Michelle Van Loon
@michellevanloon.bsky.social
I write about faith, spiritual growth, and culture. Now available: Downsizing: Letting Go of Evangelicalism's Nonessentials. There’s always more to say. https://linktr.ee/michellevanloon
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Megan Basham and journalistic malpractice: baptistnews.com/article/bash...
Basham was advising Sills while condemning Lyell – Baptist News Global
While publicly questioning Jennifer Lyell’s story of abuse, Megan Basham was consulting with and advising David Sills.
baptistnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Megan Basham and journalistic malpractice: baptistnews.com/article/bash...
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Gregory Bovino is back in Chicago, and so is the violence.
Trump sending him here is not about safety. It’s about fear and force. We won’t give in.
In Congress, I’ll vote to abolish ICE.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/16/b...
Trump sending him here is not about safety. It’s about fear and force. We won’t give in.
In Congress, I’ll vote to abolish ICE.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/16/b...
Border Patrol Boss Bovino Back In Chicago As Agents Target Southwest Side
Bovino and about 200 Border Patrol agents have arrived in Chicago for more enforcement action, sources said.
blockclubchicago.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Gregory Bovino is back in Chicago, and so is the violence.
Trump sending him here is not about safety. It’s about fear and force. We won’t give in.
In Congress, I’ll vote to abolish ICE.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/16/b...
Trump sending him here is not about safety. It’s about fear and force. We won’t give in.
In Congress, I’ll vote to abolish ICE.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/16/b...
The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and
the
darkness
can
never
extinguish
it. —John 1:4-6 NLT
the
darkness
can
never
extinguish
it. —John 1:4-6 NLT
December 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and
the
darkness
can
never
extinguish
it. —John 1:4-6 NLT
the
darkness
can
never
extinguish
it. —John 1:4-6 NLT
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It’s time to speak up while you still can.
December 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
It’s time to speak up while you still can.
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Not that it's not appalling enough, but this is an official US Government post, paid for by our federal tax dollars.
December 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Not that it's not appalling enough, but this is an official US Government post, paid for by our federal tax dollars.
If you have hired interstate movers, how far in advance of the load date did you get confirmation of date and time of the truck and crew’s arrival? We have been given a 2-day window, but it is very hard to do that last minute packing when you don’t know when the last minute will be.
December 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
If you have hired interstate movers, how far in advance of the load date did you get confirmation of date and time of the truck and crew’s arrival? We have been given a 2-day window, but it is very hard to do that last minute packing when you don’t know when the last minute will be.
And now we are not talking about the Epstein files, ICE, bombing Venezuelan boats, the breathtaking levels of corruption, skyrocketing medical insurance premiums, or the nonstop horror of being governed by a raging id.
Just when I think Trump has hit a new low, he goes lower. Such vileness.👇
NEWS: Republicans, and Trump supporters on Truth Socials, are condemning Donald Trump following a vile post made about Rob and Michele Reiner.
Meanwhile, some in the media are sane-washing it as Trump being Trump.
Simply put: it’s horrific and vile. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Meanwhile, some in the media are sane-washing it as Trump being Trump.
Simply put: it’s horrific and vile. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
December 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
And now we are not talking about the Epstein files, ICE, bombing Venezuelan boats, the breathtaking levels of corruption, skyrocketing medical insurance premiums, or the nonstop horror of being governed by a raging id.
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It just occurred to me that Trump probably thought that Archie Bunker was right.
December 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It just occurred to me that Trump probably thought that Archie Bunker was right.
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This is not normal, and continued and ever-increasing rhetoric like this should not be treated as normal. #holdfast #steadystate
December 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This is not normal, and continued and ever-increasing rhetoric like this should not be treated as normal. #holdfast #steadystate
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Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
December 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
As Chanukah begins in the darkness at sundown tonight, I grieve the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach in Australia that has killed 11.
Lighting those candles is a prayer and act of defiance: "All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." --St. Francis
Lighting those candles is a prayer and act of defiance: "All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." --St. Francis
December 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
As Chanukah begins in the darkness at sundown tonight, I grieve the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach in Australia that has killed 11.
Lighting those candles is a prayer and act of defiance: "All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." --St. Francis
Lighting those candles is a prayer and act of defiance: "All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." --St. Francis
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They just don't want anyone traveling to the US for any reason at all
It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
December 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
They just don't want anyone traveling to the US for any reason at all
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I would like to be adopted, please 🥹
December 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I would like to be adopted, please 🥹
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The US voted with Russia, China and N. Korea against most of the civilized world. This is where we are at.
December 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The US voted with Russia, China and N. Korea against most of the civilized world. This is where we are at.
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The US government is now a mafia organization.
December 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The US government is now a mafia organization.
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Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
You may not be familiar with pastor and pacifist Andre Trocme. He is credited with saving the lives of thousands of Jews during WWII. His memoir is a thorough introduction to his story, and his voice is worth hearing today. My review at @erbks.bsky.social: englewoodreview.org/andre-trocme...
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December 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
You may not be familiar with pastor and pacifist Andre Trocme. He is credited with saving the lives of thousands of Jews during WWII. His memoir is a thorough introduction to his story, and his voice is worth hearing today. My review at @erbks.bsky.social: englewoodreview.org/andre-trocme...
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Magnificent Aurora over Loften, Norway ~ time lapse
December 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Magnificent Aurora over Loften, Norway ~ time lapse
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So it turns out an ice agent is much more likely to have an arrest record than an immigrant.
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
So it turns out an ice agent is much more likely to have an arrest record than an immigrant.
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BREAKING: At one point, the Pentagon considered sending boat strike survivors to CECOT torture prison in El Salvador to avoid discovery in US courts. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
Inside the Pentagon’s Scramble to Deal With Boat Strike Survivors
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
BREAKING: At one point, the Pentagon considered sending boat strike survivors to CECOT torture prison in El Salvador to avoid discovery in US courts. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
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It would be nice if their fellow journalists would stand up for the female reporters Trump routinely bullies.
He'll do it again. Make a plan for it. Act collectively.
He'll do it again. Make a plan for it. Act collectively.
December 10, 2025 at 5:03 AM
It would be nice if their fellow journalists would stand up for the female reporters Trump routinely bullies.
He'll do it again. Make a plan for it. Act collectively.
He'll do it again. Make a plan for it. Act collectively.
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It is absolutely wild that the guy who won’t stop yelling about law and order is now personally stepping in to keep January 6 documents hidden from the police officers who were attacked that day. He knows exactly what’s in those files and he is terrified the country will see it.
December 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It is absolutely wild that the guy who won’t stop yelling about law and order is now personally stepping in to keep January 6 documents hidden from the police officers who were attacked that day. He knows exactly what’s in those files and he is terrified the country will see it.
"Advent is like the hush in a theater just before the curtain rises." - Frederick Buechner
Advent is watching for the moment the heavy curtain begins to lift.
As the curtain rises, the beautiful blinding light is the only thing we will see.
But for now, we wait in the dark.
Advent is watching for the moment the heavy curtain begins to lift.
As the curtain rises, the beautiful blinding light is the only thing we will see.
But for now, we wait in the dark.
December 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
"Advent is like the hush in a theater just before the curtain rises." - Frederick Buechner
Advent is watching for the moment the heavy curtain begins to lift.
As the curtain rises, the beautiful blinding light is the only thing we will see.
But for now, we wait in the dark.
Advent is watching for the moment the heavy curtain begins to lift.
As the curtain rises, the beautiful blinding light is the only thing we will see.
But for now, we wait in the dark.