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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · 2d

#downsyndromeawarenessmonth #disability
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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · 2d

We can't say anything conclusive about the presence of Down Syndrome in the Bible. What we can say, though, is this: through his life, death, and resurrection, Jesus consistently reminds us that all are welcome - not just the whole and powerful, but the weak, the poor, the hungry, the children.

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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · 11d

Doing some prep for teaching on some geography - rain and rock maps in progress. #BiblicalGeography

Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · 12d

"It is important for us to say, with Jesus, 'Disability is not a punishment. It is not related to sin or lack of faith." #disability #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth
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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · 16d

If you are looking for a book for young children that has stories of consistent lengths that includes questions and prayers, and that introduces a broad swath of stories and characters, and you don't mind skipping the more violent ones or rewording some of the more moralistic ones, this could work.

Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · Sep 17

Too busy reading children's books to post. Be back soon. #BookSky

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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · Aug 6

And if you're interested, here's my first video on the topic: youtu.be/anxoPf-0K1U

Thank you in advance! (Feel free to share the survey with anyone you think may be interested in sharing their experiences.) (3/3)

Bible Context is important at all ages!

I love books! Since having my daughter, I've been collecting Bible Storybooks, but trying to read some of them after having gotten a degree in the History and the Geography of the Bible can be…

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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · Aug 6

I have a survey that could take as little at 5 minutes if you just answer the basics, but provides space for you to explain more if you want: forms.gle/i92W7ZM6BuBs... #biblestories (2/3)

Bible Storybooks Survey

Section 1: Demographics For context, please tell me a little about yourself. All answers will be anonymous (unless you choose to provide a name and email at the end) and are only for the sake of…

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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · Aug 6

Hey all! I am working on a project, looking into different Children's Bible Storybooks. I have my own experiences and opinions (like frustration that they generally ignore the historical and geographical context of the Bible) but I'm curious to hear other's experiences and opinions. #booksky (1/3)

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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · Aug 1

I know many evangelical Christians consider themselves "friends of Israel" and I urge them to consider the moral injury being experienced by the people of Israel as discussed in this clip (and then maybe listen to the whole episode.)
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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · Jul 17

If American Christians in power really want to build God's kingdom on earth, they should pay attention to the parable in Matthew 20.
(New video out: youtu.be/OKOMYls6dW8)

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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · Jul 6

If we are confident about anything, may we be confident that we are wrong. Maybe in part, maybe in small things, but let us all recognise that we are all wrong somewhere and be willing to change.

Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · Jun 13

Reviving some old work on parables for YouTube. First installment with what to watch out for and what sorts of questions to ask here: youtu.be/P9_wO_1zKxE #Parables

Parables: how to study and what to look for #parables #biblecontext

This is an introduction to the parables - what are they and how do we go about studying them? We look at some pitfalls to avoid and some questions to ask. Th...

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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · Jun 11

"If your only tool is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." ~Someone?
Every now and then I wonder if I'm guilty of this. On the other hand, Biblical Geography may be just a hammer, but there sure are a lot of nails out there. #BiblicalGeography

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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · Jun 7

We've spent a lot of family time talking about this experiment, strangely enough. What if they were wrong? Not in the results, but in the hypothesis of an "aether" wind - what if aether is warped by gravity and can't be detected the way they expected?

Wikipedia @wikipedia.org · Jun 4

It has been called the most famous failed experiment in history. But it paved the way for Einstein's theory of relativity. 🧵⬇️ (1/5)

Black-and-white photograph of the Michelson-Morley experiment apparatus, consisting of a large, horizontal, metallic interferometer setup within a brick-walled laboratory. Text says: Until the late 19th century, scientists believed light needed something to travel through, an invisible substance called "aether" that filled all of space. The Michelson–Morley experiment tried to detect it. Instead, it found nothing. That helped lead to Einstein's theory of relativity.

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Reuters @reuters.com · Jun 5

Egypt, Greece agree to protect status of Mount Sinai monastery, after court ruling reut.rs/3ZkzZQC

Egypt, Greece agree to protect status of Mount Sinai monastery, after court ruling

Greece and Egypt have agreed to safeguard the status of one of the world's oldest sites of Christian worship, foreign ministers of both countries said late on Wednesday, after an Egyptian court ruling last week cast uncertainty over its future.

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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · Jun 2

Well, that's discouraging.

What are you seeing with your college students?

Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · Jun 2

The Biblical Story moves with a geographical rhythm and rhyme. Cyndi and Jack discuss more in part 2 of this podcast:
contextmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/914...
#BiblicalGeography
#BibleContext

Exploring Literary Geography | Context Matters

Dr. Jack Beck talks about literary geography and its importance for understanding the Bible.

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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · May 29

Horrified by the news coming out of Gaza but uncertain of concrete steps you can take to do anything? Me too - but here's a place to start.
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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · May 27

Two of my favorite fellow geography nerds discuss the importance of considering Geography in the Bible in this podcast. I'm always trying to articulate how and why to consider geography, and they do a great job of talking through some of that here.
#BiblicalGeography

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Alana @DawnwardYT @dawnwardyt.bsky.social · May 18

What do Augustine, Jonathan Edwards, Matthew Henry, and a poorly marked trail have in common? They're all wrong! (But sometimes also right.) Some reflections here: youtu.be/68gq8ajRQqI
#BibleContext #BiblicalGeography