Say I wanted to get into wood carving. Would like to be able to carve, among other things, spoons. What tools would I need to get started? Any recommended starter kits?

To everyone who recommended Frita Batidos in Ann Arbor, MI: Thank You ☺️ #blessed #full

How many people out there have left the ACNA for something else? Willing to share your story?

Anyone have a good example of how to model and store SCIM-compatible identity information (users, groups, and schemas) at the database level? I’m trying to use a MySQL DB and debating whether to (1) use JSON for multi-value and complex properties or (2) add more tables to the DB.

Gave my first “tech talk” today! Software Testing: Possibilities, Problems, and Principles. Presentation was based on this blogpost: www.craft.do/s/inyiVOU…

Turning 31 today 🥳. Just in case someone out there is wealthy and looking for someone’s day to make, here’s my:

OK, internet: What’s the most extravagant birthday drink I should get from Starbucks today? Give me your recs!

Do you have a workflow for keeping track of dotfiles (.zshrc, etc.), scripts, etc. in version control? If so, what is it? Please share!

What was the last book you read that changed your mind about something?

I’m working on a post and a talk about what I’m learning about software testing. Please give me some feedback! www.craft.do/s/inyiVOU…

Best things to do in Ann Arbor, MI? Wife and I are going for an overnight getaway, sans kids, in a few weeks.

I’ve decided not to finish my PhD. One of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made, but I trust that it’s what’s best for me and my family. I’ve got nothing but good things to say about Wheaton’s program. And I’m grateful they’re giving me an MA in Theology for coursework completed

PSA: Real men dismantle the patriarchy.

Looking for a good backyard firepit option. Any recommendations?

It’s a lonely world out there. How do you stay in touch with like-hearted people for encouragement, advice, etc.? In person? Email? Phone? Txt? Social media? What’s worked for you?

Investment Advice from the Dishonest Manager

In light of eternity, Christians should invest their resources in a different way than the world, by being generous and faithful with what we’ve been given—especially to the powerless who cannot pay them back on this side of heaven. joshuapsteele.com/wp-conten…

Christians welcome immigrants as beloved image-bearers of God, for the story of the sojourner is a central part of our story. Disciples of Jesus do not despise, demonize, dehumanize, or drive immigrants around as political stunts.

Anyone out there using Post-It notes and a kanban board to manage their household? If so, how’s it going? Any recs? I’m thinking about buying a big whiteboard and a bunch of Post-Its.

Christian nationalism is an oxymoron. The good news is that Jesus is Lord of every nation, tribe, people, & tongue. The boundaries of his Kingdom cut right across every other allegiance. A Christianity that does not embrace Ephesians 2 and Revelation 7 is no Christianity at all.

What’s the most consistently useful physical Bible you’ve ever owned?