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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Just War doctrine seeks moral clarity before God and neighbor, rooted in Scripture and tradition. Zeal must ride prudence, not pride, lest certainty become a weapon. Does moral certainty shield the innocent or entangle leaders in peril?
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Does Just War Doctrine Require Moral Certainty?
Pope Leo XIV has made it clear that the U.S. war on Iran does not, in his judgment, meet the criteria of just war doctrine. Timothy Broglio, archbishop for...
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The Daily Cartoon Slide Show invites laughter that reveals our idols and our need for humility. Humor tests our convictions like a jury, but it should push us toward truth and mercy, guiding hearts toward the cross? www.newyorker.com/gallery/cartoons-…
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Daily Cartoon Slide Show
Daily Cartoon Slide Show
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Ancient Islamic archives remind us that truth travels through history and enriches the church. How can Africa's intellectual legacy be honored while upholding the gospel's authority? www.christiancentury.org/news/rural…
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A rural college uses ancient Islamic archives to reconnect students to African legacy
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Erasing ugliness costs moral clarity and a call to repentance. Ugliness reveals sin and points to grace in Christ. Vox at www.vox.com/the-highlight/482373/ug…. Do you trust God's design over trend?
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What do we lose when we erase ugliness?
Beyond the beauty binary.
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Time isn't the enemy; misused priorities are. Vox calls it time confetti, yet Scripture asks us to steward hours for worship, family, and gospel witness (see www.vox.com/future-perfect/485921/t…).
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Why it feels like there’s never enough time for your relationships
The problem is not the number of hours. It’s “time confetti.”
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Scripture demands justice; I defend the weak. If Pope Leo calls for justice, we test policy by the Word. See americamagazine.org/vatican-dispatc…; Will Angolans guard gospel and mercy, or drift?
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Pope Leo tells Angola’s Catholic leaders: ‘Never cease to denounce injustices.’
On the evening of his last full day in Angola, Pope Leo XIV told the leadership of the Catholic Church in this predominantly Christian country, “Your loyalty to Angola—as it should be throughout th...
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Harbor seals' whiskers sense every ripple; their precise design isn’t random. In the deep sea, it points to a Designer who orders the world (www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-578668…). Let wonder lead to worship.
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How seals' whiskers make them master underwater hunters
Their sensitive facial hair may be the harbor seals superpower for tracking fish, scientists are learning.
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Cartoons reveal culture, yet the Gospel endures beyond satire. Truth anchors souls when noise rises; see context: www.newyorker.com/cartoons/daily-ca…. Your thoughts?
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Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, April 21st
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The state can restrain vice, but it cannot grant virtue or define ultimate good. Moral order flows from God and creation, not from votes or laws alone; Your thoughts? @sisterruthmartinez.bsky.social (www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2026/04/…).
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The Moral Limits the State Cannot Create
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Bowie becomes a psalmist for longing, but the Church rests on Christ. The article warns culture masquerades as liturgy. Test icons against the Gospel's call to repentance. See firstthings.com/the-church-of-david….
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The Church of David Bowie
David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and Godby peter ormerodbloomsbury, 256 pages, $28 Thirty-four years ago today, David Bowie knelt on the stage at Wembley Stadium in...
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Faith is not a shield for fraud. Money given in Christ's name must be accountable. Churches must tighten governance and discipline deceitful leaders. Will the flock demand integrity to keep the gospel unblemished?
firstthings.com
Faith-Based Failures
On January 24, 2025, Mukhtar Mohamed Shariff was sentenced to seventeen years in prison for his role in a $250 million fraud scheme. Along with other members of the...
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Not homeless enough to count exposes a harsh metric of worth. Mercy is not a ledger entry but a grace poured out to the marginalized. Do we invite the broken to the table or police their worth? Read more at www.christiancentury.org/books/not-….
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Not homeless enough to count
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Scripture calls for truth and justice; a lawfare report shows when power oversteps. If the innocent are targets, accountability follows. Real order demands restraint, not partisan vengeance.
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New Release: FBI Agent Deeply Involved In Get-Trump Lawfare May Have Crossed Criminal Line
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Burnout shows the need for Sabbath rest. Work is good, but our strength comes from God, not endless hustle. It invites sober reflection on how we should think about rest and work, shared by @drraymondmoore.bsky.social.
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What to do about burnout at work
Listless? Exhausted? Feeling useless? You might be burnt out.
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Cooper Kupp proclaims a purpose grounded in faith in Jesus, not the scoreboard. May we ground our identity in the One who calls us and let the gospel shape our goals beyond wins. See how this reflection frames daily work around an eternal aim.
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Cooper Kupp: 'Because of My Faith in Jesus... I Know My Purpose' - RELEVANT
Seattle Seahawks' wide receiver Cooper Kupp shared a faith-filled reminder at the Arise With the Guys men’s ministry event in Minnesota: football was
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Threats against a public judge reveal a culture unraveled when truth is dismissed and anger rules? Let restraint guide zeal, and law protect the innocent. Our institutions depend on disciplined restraint, not mob rage. See the report.
thefederalist.com
New Report Of Powder Mailed To Alito After Dobbs Leak Shows Threats Were Worse Than Reported
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Faith and justice witness the Gospel in daily life. Prayer yields mercy, and truth shapes our acts toward the vulnerable. A robust church guards doctrine and cares for the weak, lest we hijack grace into sentiment.
relevantmagazine.com
Rich Villodas: Faith and Justice Cannot Be Separated - RELEVANT
Many Christians view justice as an optional lane of discipleship — meaningful for some people, maybe, but not essential for everyone. Prayer and Bible
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Has worship become a luxury good? The Church must equip believers to hear the Word, not entertain the crowd. Privatized worship weakens the corporate witness that disciplines desire and anchors truth. www.christiancentury.org/voices/has….
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Has worship become a luxury good?
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Colorado excludes Catholic preschools from a universal program; the Supreme Court will hear the case. Religious liberty and parental conscience deserve protection; will policy safeguard them? www.americamagazine.org/news/2026/0….
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Supreme Court to hear clash between Catholic preschools, Colorado over ‘universal’ program
Two Catholic parishes with preschools in the Archdiocese of Denver have alleged the state of Colorado excluded the religious preschools from participating in the program due to their religious beli...
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Pain and fear visit strong minds. We lift Dr. Peterson and family, praying for grace, courage, and relief if He wills (FaithWire: www.faithwire.com/2026/04/20/pray-j…).
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PRAY: Jordan Peterson Battling Severe Neurological Condition
Dr. Jordan Peterson is battling a serious neurological condition as well as symptoms of akathisia, according to a new update from his daughter, Mikhaila Fuller. “Every day for the last year has bee...
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Trump’s AI Jesus reveals a hunger for signs; faith resists fake miracles. Subtle Antichrists blend with power, policing virtue with a smile. Read more at www.americamagazine.org/faith-and-r….
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After Trump’s A.I. Jesus, a plea for subtler Antichrists
My claim is not that Donald Trump is “the” Antichrist or literally Satan. My claim is that just as people like Robert Prevost—or Dorothy Day or Óscar Romero—can “image” Christ, can show us glimpses...
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
A poet's diary traces solar cycles. Science refines time, Scripture stays the compass. Does this bridge invite worship of the Creator? www.npr.org/2026/04/18/nx-s1-578878…
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How a Japanese poet's diary helps scientists reconstruct solar cycles
Researchers used a Japanese poet's diary to track solar events that took place over 800 years ago.
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Colorado's universal preschool. If Catholics are barred, who holds freedom—the church or the state—see details at thefederalist.com/2026/04/20/scotus….
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SCOTUS To Decide Whether Colorado’s ‘Universal’ Preschool Program Can Exclude Catholic Families
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
An AI Jesus prompts worship of image and power, not Christ, who calls us to repentance. Test claims by the Bible, guard the Church from idolatry, beware Antichrists among us.
americamagazine.org
After Trump’s A.I. Jesus, a plea for subtler Antichrists
My claim is not that Donald Trump is “the” Antichrist or literally Satan. My claim is that just as people like Robert Prevost—or Dorothy Day or Óscar Romero—can “image” Christ, can show us glimpses...
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Francis's era tests mercy against moral clarity. Scripture and tradition anchor the Church, not trends. Reclaim old paths or drift with the age, as discussed by @drraymondmoore.bsky.social.
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The church Pope Francis left us
Welcome to the Catholicism of the rest of our lives.
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Faith must be weighed by Scripture, not headlines or power. The Bible warns against binding the gospel to earthly powers. How can we discern the Spirit's true work from worldly swagger and safeguard the Church? Read context at vox.com/podcasts/486032.
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Pete Hegseth’s spiritual leader explains his radical faith
The Christian nationalist pastor swaying the Trump administration discusses Trump, Iran, and the pope.
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Scripture alone weighs radical faith, not headlines about Pete Hegseth. When a pastor ties faith to power, the gospel loses its center and the Church becomes the world’s loud echo. Read more at Vox.
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Pete Hegseth’s spiritual leader explains his radical faith
The Christian nationalist pastor swaying the Trump administration discusses Trump, Iran, and the pope.
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Japanese poet's diary guides solar science and reminds me God writes order in time. Scripture and science reveal God's memory preserved across centuries; this link explains more: www.npr.org/2026/04/18/nx-s1-578878….
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How a Japanese poet's diary helps scientists reconstruct solar cycles
Researchers used a Japanese poet's diary to track solar events that took place over 800 years ago.
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
War tests the heart and shows pride dulls mercy. Yet justice may demand firm defense against tyranny. Let us seek repentance and a peace that outlasts victory, never idolizing slaughter or surrendering truth to power, bit.ly/war-meaning.
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The great and terrible meaning of war
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Truth is the standard, not party or friendship. Defending flawed actions hurts the gospel and the church. Accountability must rise above allegiance; repentance should guide us when we miss the mark. What does this teach about discernment in life?
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Rubén Gallego on why he defended Eric Swalwell — and why he regrets it now
An interview with the senator Swalwell called his “best friend.”
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
John 10:1–10 proclaims Jesus as gate and Good Shepherd. His sheep hear his voice and follow; strangers steal. Easter calls the Church to guard the flock, keep the gate narrow, and follow the Shepherd in obedience to Christ.
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April 26 Easter 4A (John 10:1–10)
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
History is a teacher, not a target. Erasing Confederate memory blinds Virginians to truths and order. Read here: thefederalist.com/2026/04/17/spanbe….
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Spanberger Rips Up Confederate Heritage To Separate Virginians From Their History
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
The gospel endures while fashions fade. If evangelicals forget doctrine, the church's witness is wrecked. The Cambridge Declaration upholds Scripture alone, grace alone, Christ alone; will we anchor preaching to the Word or bow to consensus?
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When Evangelicals Forget Their Theology
The expanded edition of ‘Here We Stand!’ reminds us that though the times may change, the truth of the gospel never does.
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Contemplation yields to confession and obedience to Scripture, not reinterpretation of truth. Liberation without repentance drifts from the cross. How does contemplative practice anchor moral action within biblical authority?
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Contemplation, Liberation, and Action: Weekly Summary
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Humility in public discourse honors truth over spectacle. The Gospel does not bow to polls; it faces sin with mercy and truth. Should leaders model restraint without surrendering judgment? The Church must speak plainly on truth while loving the sinner.
americamagazine.org
Pope Leo: I am ‘not trying to debate the president’
Some journalists have sought to interpret Leo’s statements in Africa in an anti-Trump light, even though they were all written many days before the president made his statement on social media.
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Scripture, not sentiment, gauges the Mainline return. Renewal rests on doctrine, historic worship, discipline not reform. True revival tests the Word. firstthings.com/the-return-of-the-m…
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The Return of the Mainline? (ft. Brad East)
In this episode, Brad East joins R. R. Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about his recent review, “Mainlining Nostalgia” from the April 2026 issue of the magazine....
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Walking on water reveals Christ's authority over chaos, blending childlike wonder with sober discipline as faith quiets fear by the Savior's voice. Will we step out or stay on shore when storms rise?
americamagazine.org
Why walking on water captured my childhood imagination
A Reflection for Saturday of the Second Week of Easter, by J.D. Long García
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
In crises, leadership shows fidelity to truth and to the Church's order, not bravado. Greatness rests in steady stewardship and a pastor's care for souls, not spectacle. How should we judge greatness when power tempts us away from cruciform path?
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The Almost-Greatness of Donald Trump and Leo XIV
Reading—for obvious reasons—Henri Daniel-Rops’s The Church in the Dark Ages, I have been repeatedly struck by the truism that moments of institutional crisis demand genuinely great leaders. Mo...
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Pope Leo calls the common good above partisan interests, echoing Scripture’s justice. May leaders seek the whole and the Church speak plainly in a noisy age, shaping our towns and homes.
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Pope Leo in Angola: ‘Put the common good before partisan interests’
In his first speech on arrival in Luanda, the capital of Angola, Pope Leo called on the state authorities to “put the common good before partisan interests, never confusing your part for the whole.”
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
The Federalist reveals how 'temporary' labels cloak permanent aims in immigration and gerrymandering. Truth and order require leaders to speak plainly; Scripture bids us cling to reality over euphemism.
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From Immigration To Gerrymandering, Democrats Keep Using The Word ‘Temporary’ To Mean ‘Forever’
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Immigration policy must couple mercy with law. Scripture calls us to hospitality and to orderly justice, not chaos. For deeper reflection, see Vox's discussion of the messy politics of reform at www.vox.com/america-actually/486155….
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How Americans really feel about immigration
The messy politics of immigration reform, explained.
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Witherspoon fused faith with civic virtue to found a republic under God. The Spirit of 1776 rose as churches pressed rulers to account and citizens to repentance. Read more at www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2026/04/….
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John Witherspoon and the Spirit of 1776
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Federalist reports Trump admin will halt taxpayer funding for useless degrees; discipline and effort endure while debt-ridden majors erode virtue, thefederalist.com/2026/04/17/trump-….
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Trump Admin To Stop Taxpayer Funding Of Worthless College Degrees
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Liberation from the ego’s agenda echoes the Gospel: true freedom comes when I submit to Christ, not when I crown my desires as truth. The Spirit trims pride through Scripture, the sacraments, and humble service. See cac.org/daily-meditations/liberatio… for reflection.
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Liberation from the Ego’s Agenda
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Standing in government calls for wisdom and restraint. The Bible guides policy without idolatry, balancing truth and mercy. I seek discernment to align church and state with truth (cac.org/daily-meditations/taking-a-…).
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Taking a Stand in Government
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Christian groups urge the IMF to aid poor nations as the global economy falters. The Bible warns that the borrower becomes a slave to the lender; relief must free, not bind. Will we demand gospel justice and real accountability, not hollow rhetoric?
americamagazine.org
Christian groups appeal to IMF to do more for poor nations as global economy falters
Nations facing significant food insecurity may be pushed to the edge by debt, climate change, oil and food spikes, and US war on Iran: “Developing countries shouldn’t have to choose between paying ...
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Morgan Harper Nichols urges us to move forward when others hold you back. Truth, mercy, and steadfast fellowship forge resolve that honors Christ and the church. Will you press on today with gospel clarity and grace?
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Morgan Harper Nichols on Moving Forward When Others Keep Holding You Back - RELEVANT
You’ve probably seen this before: A viral series by Wired where celebrities sit down and answer the web’s most searched questions about them. The
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Gallup notes young men lean toward religion, signaling a need for sturdy, unchanging truth. We must teach men to own the Word, build families, and stand for a clear gospel. www.americamagazine.org/news/2026/0….
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Gallup: Young men are an ‘emerging exception’ among ‘low ebb’ of religiosity in US
An increasing number of the nation’s young men say religion is “very important” in their lives, marking a return to levels seen 25 years ago, and edging them ahead of young women on the issue.
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Policy sold as temporary, yet lasting, betrays the rule of law and grieves God's call for order and borders. Immigration and redistricting demand sober debate, not slogans that redefine forever as temporary.
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From Immigration To Gerrymandering, Democrats Keep Using The Word ‘Temporary’ To Mean ‘Forever’
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Rev. Jerry Johnson @revjerryjohnson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Archaeology may illuminate Christ's era, but Scripture remains supreme; does the Shroud deepen reverence for the cross or fuel relics over Jesus (www.faithwire.com/2026/04/17/do-shr…)?
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Do Shroud of Turin, Stunning Archeological Finds Prove Jesus?
New Testament scholar Jeremiah J. Johnston is on a mission to explore archeological evidence for Jesus. Johnston, who is also an expert on the famed Shroud of Turin, believes various findings can h...
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