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Aaron
@aaronjsmith.net
Nerd. Poet. Spiritual director. Writer. Theologian. Podcast host. I contain multitudes. There will be typos. He/Him

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We dug ourselves out of overdraft, but could use some helpngetting meds and some groceries. Could you helpnus get $200 together?

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November 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
A reposted poem up on The Cluttered Mouth. It's about faith.

open.substack.com/pub/theclutt...
The Agnostic
a poem about faith
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
We dug ourselves out of overdraft, but could use some helpngetting meds and some groceries. Could you helpnus get $200 together?

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November 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Every week (well most every week) I post an essay or poem about each weeks lectionary passages. Usually it's the gospel passage. I tend to write from a liberationist perspective, but my purpose in doing this is to show that the Bible can be redeemed.

bookofcommonwords.substack.com
The Book Of Common Words | Aaron J. Smith | Substack
Lessons from the lectionary—poetry, prayer, prose, and protest. Click to read The Book Of Common Words, by Aaron J. Smith, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
bookofcommonwords.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM
A sermon for the last Sunday in the church year. #wat

Christ The Crucified King open.substack.com/pub/bookofco...
Christ The Crucified King
a revolutionary death
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Just remember: the earlier Christmas music starts the longer WHAMageddon lasts.
November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, thou hast caused a new light to shine in our hearts
November 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I HATE seeing people selling things they love just to make ends meet. HATE it.
November 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Crap. My partner's account was overdrawn, but we only need $100 to get in the clear.

Please boost & donate if you can 🙏🏽❤️

CA: $RowanSolana
Vmo: @/Rowan-Solana
November 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
How the hell does the crucifixion bring comfort to our suffering?

open.substack.com/pub/bookofco...
Christ The Crucified King
a revolutionary death
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This is a repost of a poem that still eats at me.

open.substack.com/pub/theclutt...
On The Day Of James Dobson's death
a poem
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Someone tell me to go finish this sermon. I'm having trouble getting past this specific part, and honestly, I just need to take a flying leap and do it. Yet here I am, scrolling.
November 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Jesus Christ our Lord, who was tempted in every way as we are, yet did not sin
November 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Next time there is a "quiet piggy" moment, the reporter should follow up with, "you didn't address my question."

Hold them all accountable.
November 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Immediatly upon being able to return to church on Sundays, people are asking me to acolyte and wanting me to preach.

It's flattering and I get the need for people that can acolyte, but common, I've only been back two Sundays. lol
November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
It's still hard for me to think about my mom's death as a Trauma because it's something I've lived with my whole life.

theclutteredmouth.substack.com/p/i-am-older...
I Am Older Than My Mother
a poem about my mom
theclutteredmouth.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"What skeet would you send to let ypur friends know you'd been kidnapped?"

Literally anything without a typo.
November 20, 2025 at 2:48 AM
What does the two thousand year plus story of the Crucifixion of Jesus have to do with the violence in our streets today? I mean practicaly. Like don't tell me it comforts the sorrow (it does) without telling me how it stops the oppression.
November 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
We're down to needing about $900 to dig us out. We need the money by tomorrow at 9am, or se may have to face eviction preceedings.
Well. We're over drawn by $1000 dollars now. Its going to neat up my paycheck and we're gonna be in a shit spot for a while. We could really use some help if you can and are able to. Thanks.

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November 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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*taps the sign*
The Old Testament is not contrary to the New:
November 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"International Mens Day" is a holiday made up by Ax Body Spray.
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Christ the King Sunday is great to preach on, but I have to be careful to make it matter. #wat
November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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if we die, we die
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Well. We're over drawn by $1000 dollars now. Its going to neat up my paycheck and we're gonna be in a shit spot for a while. We could really use some help if you can and are able to. Thanks.

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November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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A repost of a very personal poem.

open.substack.com/pub/theclutt...
I Am Older Than My Mother
a poem about my mom
open.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:07 AM