The bats were out at sunset doing BMX tricks. So cool. The artist is Stephen Fairfield. π²

π 55 years ago today, Tucson’s Frank Borman saw ‘Earthrise’
As they circled the moon, they read from the Book of Genesis in a live telecast from the orbiter:
βIn the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.β
Borman ended the broadcast with, βAnd from the crew of Apollo 8, we close with good night, good luck, a Merry Christmas, and God bless all of you β all of you on the good Earth.β
- Music: The Incomparable Bola Sete by Bola Sete.
- Learn about Theo Global. I’m excited to see what they do in 2024.
- AI hallucinations are not a problem. (Via Tyler Cowen)
- Fredx3: 18 Theses on the Father and the Son

We haven’t gone full Winterhaven yet, but the new Christmas lights we got from Costco are working great, and we love all the decorations in our neighborhood.
π This is entry 3
of the blogtrain The Covenants of God.
Think of all the names you have. Or all the names you call your pet. The covenants in the Bible have lots of nicknames too. The Covenant of Works, for example, is also called Covenant of Life, Covenant of Creation, and First Covenant.
Why so many names?
Listening to Navidades: Luis Miguel. What a singer! If only the album cover had less cheese rizz. π΅
π This is entry 2
of the blogtrain The Covenants of God.
AKA: pactum salutis, foedus redemptionis
π This is entry 1
of the blogtrain The Covenants of God.
What is a covenant? A covenant is a solemn promise that establishes a relationship.

My wife found this crazy guy on the inside of our car door. Here are 3 other things Iβd like to share.
Is Bach the greatest achiever of all time? Heβs certainly one of the most inspiring.
Currently reading: Scribes and Scripture by John D. Meade and Peter J. Gurry. I’m doing this with some others. If you want to read and then join a lunchtime book discussion on December 7 from 12-1pm (MST), I can send you a link. π