Toddkapper @Toddkapper@dingdash.com

Even central Illinois can be beautiful!

@sinbach @bethany
What impacts me the most about their story is how they "loved and blessed their enemies."
This is a theme taught and demonstrated by Jesus. But I have to admit that it is not often what I imagine myself doing if I was invaded.

Have you seen the movie, "Tortured for Christ?" Or read the book?
Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, from Romania.
A new movie is coming next week in theaters about his wife, Sabina.
Here's a link to find a location near you.

https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Sabina/theaters

Have the Aurora borealis been strong in Sweden and Norway this year? Last week, it was supposed to be visible here in the US. It's on my bucket list to see it.

Me: reading anything BTJ related

Also me:

When you have things to do, but he is just too cute to disturb. He has pretty much assumed this position since I've returned from Europe. (Only bird people understand)

@sinbach
I'd love to have one of those bad boys during ganesh festivals, as well as other gods, in India.

Will it work on lights and fog as well, say, from a back row pew? (just asking for a friend)

It's always good to see friends and meet new people! Had a wonderful time in Denmark!
Now headed back into the loving wings of my little bird. Lol

@Josefk
Hello

I'm in Denmark now and my friend has written an encouraging book based on 10 true stories.
Free download

https://bookofcomfort.com/

When and where is the next BTJ hackers conference?

@sinbach
Cool! I'll be in Denmark middle of October

I've been travelling in Europe for almost 2 months now and I have a good laugh every time I am required to show proof of vax. It's just a piece of paper that I could have printed myself, with hand written names and dates... No watermark, stamp, website, QR code...
My friends are shocked when they see it. Not one country, coffee shop, museum, shopping mall, etc... has denied me entry.
Europeans need the QR code.
So funny!

According to this report, Hungary is being an example for all nations!

https://youtu.be/6llxsj2sSb4

It's my last day in France. Headed to Turkey tomorrow!

Just for a laugh...
I miss my little bird. He is staying wth his grandma while I'm traveling.

https://youtu.be/EoWwScI7K0s

@sinbach
Nacho Libre!
Hilarious and inspiring!
.. and Napoleon Dynamite!
I found out recently that both were directed by the same guy.
Vote for Pedro!

I've been hanging out with some Afghani refugees while here in France. All men. Part of me says, "Why did you leave the women and children behind and come alone?"
Then I hear their stories about how they got here. Walking for days with no food, kidnapped, beaten by police, etc...
Some have been away from family for years, trying to get accepted by some country.
One young man told me today that if he were in Afghanistan now, he would be killed.
It's hard to imagine what it's like to be in their shoes

I didn't realize that France is suppressive regarding freedom of speech. There are actual police whose job it is to monitor churches for speech that they deem against minorities, LGBT, and against the government itself. Claiming that "Jesus is the only way" is considered hate speech and could subject you to arrest.