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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Early-onset dementia is hard to watch.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hmm, déjà vu. Haven't we seen this same movie at least a few times in the past two years?

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

If your faith requires that the gospel of Christ be balanced against considerations of worldly politics and/or the "need" for physical warfare, you’re worshiping the wrong god. The good news is that when you find yourself going down the wrong road, you can always turn around.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

No one is too lost for Christ to find and rescue.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Trump’s ongoing insistence on taking back funds that Congress already appropriated to aid refugees and unaccompanied children is a crystal clear example of how claiming to be a Christian is a hollow lie when one’s actions bear no resemblance to Christ’s teachings. apnews.com/article/trum...

apnews.com

Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress

President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress. The White House announced the move on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant serv...

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“If I find in myself a desire which [nothing] in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” (C.S. Lewis) Maybe our discontent with some things of this world is simply God’s grace at work, propelling us along on our journey to eternal life with Him.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Trump gleefully announced the bribe on a live TV broadcast. In doing so, he violated at least two federal criminal statutes. Executive immunity doesn’t cover this particular crime because election bribery isn’t part of his job. Does anyone really believe that either DOJ or the Dems will do anything?

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Same day: “It’s a war.” “It’s not a war, just a ‘small potatoes’ conflict.” Someone needs his meds adjusted.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Vance certainly has a high opinion of his capabilities and power.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Many folks insist on “speaking their truth” about matters of faith, even if it’s hateful or judgmental. There is no “my” truth, only God’s truth (i.e., THE truth). Study Scripture to know God’s truth and speak it boldly. (P. S.: It will be loving, not hateful or judgmental).

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Trump has NEVER served in the military. He dodged service during Vietnam five times and has called those who did serve “suckers.” Today, he posted this photo from a school his family sent him to because of disciplinary issues. Not the military! America, when will the lesson be learned?

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The profound ignorance and, just as often, brazen disregard for the law by this administration is astonishing.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

There is no biblical calling to make the U.S. or any other nation great. America has no special relationship with God, but we do have the same opportunity as everyone else to become members of His redeemed family. Our job is to tell people about the gospel of Jesus through our words and actions.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Contrary to what some people want us to believe, atheism doesn’t come from having a “superior intellect.” It's merely a moral choice of the will; specifically, a product of moral rebellion. Atheism isn't about believing there is no evidence of God, just an unwillingness to be obedient to Him.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

To be fair, she probably has never even heard of Matthew 6:5-6.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

My voice matters only if I do my best to use it for the truth and glory of Christ. If what I say should ever cease to be pleasing to Him, then I’ll be just another bozo on the bus whose voice really doesn't matter at all.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Today, the US military struck an Iranian airport, a bridge, a railway station, and other targets that appear to be civilian in nature. No wonder the Trump administration is trying to get rid of the International Criminal Court. Targeting civilian sites constitutes a war crime.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Because having a highly capable and effective military is just a matter of being full of testosterone. God forbid that Hegseth should ever point to qualities like intelligence, sound judgment, discernment, or any of the others that he so clearly lacks. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.com

Pete Hegseth says soldiers over age 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiency

US defense secretary unveils plan that will work to ensure service members have the ‘right testosterone levels’

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This is blatantly unlawful. There are at least three federal statutes that prohibit the production of currency/coins containing the image of a living current or former president. Time for those empowered to be constitutional checks and balances do do their jobs. NOW! apnews.com/article/trum...

apnews.com

US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday

The U.S. Mint has started producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Fascist leaders often send their asinine toadies to bray loudly about the specter of communism when they want to create a smokescreen for their own despicable, corrupt, and often illegal misconduct.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Jesus never forced anyone to follow Him, even though He certainly had the power to do so. Why, then, do Christian nationalists believe they’d be doing God’s work by mandating their brand(s) of Christianity for everyone to follow? (Hint: They don’t. It’s all about lust for power and control.)

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Just because the USA lost its World Cup match to Belgium doesn't mean that Trump is absolved of the wrong he committed by interfering in Balogun's suspension. Shrugging it off and saying "Well, it didn't affect the outcome anyway," doesn't undo his willing abandonment of integrity and character.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Trump remains in office and out of jail because MAGA-infected lawmakers are unable and/or unwilling to put loyalty to country ahead of allegiance to party.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

So, exactly how does one defend the indefensible? (Maybe Trump gave him some pointers during their weekend phone call.)

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Why is everyone acting so shocked that Trump is trying to rig tonight’s World Cup result in his usual corrupt fashion? We’ve all seen him do reprehensible, classless crap like this every day….and get away with it.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The measure of how well a president serves his country shouldn’t be gauged by how richly the stock market rewards the wealthy who can afford to invest in it. apnews.com/article/trum...

apnews.com

Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains

President Donald Trump has rung the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Despite what they want you to believe, MAGA doesn't own July 4th.... but they absolutely own January 6th.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The SCOTUS conservative majority is just the Heritage Foundation wearing black robes.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Alas, there are such unfortunates.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

This is the kind of utter hokum that a profoundly ignorant person resorts to when he doesn't get his way but wants the world to think that, despite all evidence to the contrary, he actually has intelligence.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Ignorance is fascinating to watch. So, Trump sees himself as Atlas, holding up the world? Obviously, he has no clue that Atlas was actually being eternally punished for daring to challenge the gods. He was no hero; he was the loser in a war!

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

The fact that he still thinks respect can be demanded, rather than earned, Is further evidence of his fundamental ignorance.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

What a contemptible little man. If you were looking for another reason to vote against the MAGA regime in November, look no further. bsky.app/profile/acyn...

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

"In politics, stupidity is not a handicap." -- Napoleon Bonaparte

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Since when did “losing” a war include being given $300 billion, having economic sanctions lifted, and getting to keep ballistic missiles?

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 17/06/2026

The difference between this and the deal Trump tore up is that Iran now gets more money, fewer restrictions, less oversight, and more regional autonomy.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We know, from Matthew 25:31-46, that when Jesus returns and judges the living and the dead, he won’t judge us based on our theology, our patriotism, or our individual ideas about morality. No, Jesus’ judgment will be based on how we treated the vulnerable and needy people in this world.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

There is no actual agreement with Iran. It’s just another of Trump’s unending torrent of lies.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Just imagine how much lifesaving food, clean water, housing, and healthcare could be provided to those in need….if only someone had a trillion dollars.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The WH and its classless occupant threw a birthday bash for the whole world to watch. One of the much-hyped stars, Josh Hokit, made a disgusting slur against Michelle Obama, just for shock value. When are Trump and the WH going to apologize for and condemn this supposed “entertainer’s” stupidity.

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Paul Derrick @paulderrick.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Yet, the administration (and too many scrivener-only journalists) will insist that the ceasefire is still in effect and is holding, however shakily. www.bbc.com/news/live/cx...

bbc.com

Live: US striking Iran in response to downing of helicopter, military says

President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.

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