Christopher

Christopher

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

I'm just a Midwestern Jesus Follower, Husband and Dad.

Hometown:: MidWest USA

Gender:: Male

Status:: Married

Big_Diggity
big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

Midwest USA Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:16:25 -0700

We all know that guy who can quote movie lines that fit every scenario, right? For the record, I am not that guy and to be honest, I usually have no idea what that guy is talking about. I just awkwardly smile and nod.

There... how's that for an #introduction ?

#iamdad

Midwest USA Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:01:17 -0800

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

Fediverse Bible Study (@fediversebiblestudy@theres.life)

Hello #FediChurch

I ( @big_diggity ) am working towards kicking off a Fediverse-wide #BibleStudy at the beginning of 2023.

It'll be using the hashtag #FediverseBibleStudy.
The idea is to have a specific time of the week using this account and that hashtag. I'll keep you updated and more details to come soon! 😀📖🤓🧐

Please share with your #Christian friends!

Midwest USA Sun, 21 Aug 2022 07:21:38 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) kicks off on September 13th. There are local groups, but if there isn't a local group in your area, you can join one online. BSF is international. It is exactly what is says - a #bible study & a fellowship group. It's been a life changer for my wife. So, naturally, I was inspired to join a BSF group.

#christian #biblestudy #IAmDad #Jesus

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Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:38:30 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

@Ji Fu There is a workbook of daily questions, a lecture to listen to, and then a weekly meeting.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:35:17 -0700

Ji Fu

Fu@hostux.social

@big_diggity just to be clear, you are aware of the differences between interdenominational, and non-denominational, yes?

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:44:24 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

@Ji Fu To the best of my knowledge, interdenominational. My wife's group had people with Baptist, Presbyterian, Nondenominational, Lutheran, ect backgrounds. The groups that I have been in... I can't remember what denomination or nondenomination they came from, so must not have been a big deal.

Midwest USA Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:58:38 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

@Randal @Kris @Fu @Jordan 🇺🇸 :bash:

: :sway: @Jon Yoder
@Christian Fediverse Fellowship
Hey guys, if anyone is interested, I created a Matrix Room for Christian Fellowship. Currently, just @ChiaChatter and myself are in. I have it set for invite only, so PM me your Matrix ID and I'll invite you. Just throwing that out there. My goal is to keep it light. Have casual conversation. Share life stuff. Maybe have a virtual potluck. 😉 BYOC Bring Your Own Cassarole
Share amongst your friends.

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Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:01:02 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

I know I missed a lot of Fediverse friends in that post, but if you see it and you're a #christian and want to join, PM me.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:38 -0700

R. L. Dane

RL_Dane@fosstodon.org

@big_diggity
Is it messed up if I actually prefer *not* being in Christian-exclusive/focused places online?

Not hating at all, but I so love hanging out with Christians, atheists, LGBTQIA+, and everybody else you could name, and I'm not what you'd call exceptionally socially progressive.

I guess I've been slightly burned by Christian spaces online, but moreso I remember being one of the awful theological gatekeepers online a couple decades back.

Pax Christi!

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:23:26 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

@R. L. Dane Nope, not messed up. I understand all of that.

That's what I use the Public fediverse for. I guess I kind of view the online world as physical world. In the physical world, I am in a community of non-Christian people, like at work or the grocery store, or the park. But then I also have a community of Christians to hang out with.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:42:32 -0700

R. L. Dane

RL_Dane@fosstodon.org

@big_diggity
I guess I just haven't found a Christian community online that feels real enough to me; but then again, a lot of times, in-person community falls short of feeling real. 😁

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:56:25 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

@R. L. Dane So true. I catch myself sometimes falling short of being real. 😒

I don't really plan to moderate this room to a high degree, but my hope is that a small community is built.

I literally just launched the room, and if you want to come in and stand in the corner to watch, that's cool. If you don't, that's cool too. I do appreciate you sharing here, helps me understand you a bit better.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:38:36 -0700

R. L. Dane

RL_Dane@fosstodon.org

@big_diggity
Thanks man, how do I join? 🖖🏼

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:58:30 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

@R. L. Dane Send me your Matrix ID. If you don't have one, download the Element app and sign up. #^Element secure messenger | Get started

Download Element, an end-to-end encrypted secure messenger and collaboration app with voice and video chat. Available on Web, Android, iOS, macOS, Windows & Linux.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:41:18 -0700

RazorsKiss

https://vantil.refchat.net/users/RazorsKiss

@RL_Dane I'm also interested in this, but I don't see any mechanism on his site to follow @big_diggity, nor to PM him. My matrix id is @razorskiss:refchat.net

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 07:50:08 -0700

ChiaChatter

ChiaChatter@theres.life

@RazorsKiss Invite sent! :)

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 07:51:47 -0700

ChiaChatter

ChiaChatter@theres.life

This is shaping up to be a fun place, and personally I'm excited to have a chatty place on Matrix to actually use my account :) . @ChiaChatter:matrix.org

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:04:18 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

@RazorsKiss I'm curious what software you use? Pleroma? Misskey? Something else?

I'm running hubzilla and I feel like there has been a compatibility issue between our instances.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 13:12:11 -0700

Kris

kris@theres.life

@big_diggity @RazorsKiss

it is pleroma and you can ask at the forum if pleroma and hubzilla are able to speak together. I think I heard somewhere that no. I don't know why

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:55:24 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

@Jon Yoder umm. You rejected the invitation.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:58:45 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

@Jon Yoder Haha. I figured it was something like that.

Midwest USA Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:55:48 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

This is such a relatable and humbling verse in the #bible I can't name the amount of times I have thought this while going thru a hardship. I believe, but there is always a degree of doubt.
#christian #jesus #IAmDad

Mark 9:24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” | English Standard Version 2016 (ESV) | Download The Bible App Now

Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!”

Midwest USA Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:12:37 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

Religious leaders in the days of #Jesus and Peter: Oh! This could be of #God. Maybe, it's not. Just in case it is, let them go. Oh wait! We should probably beat them first, you know, cuz it's fun. ðŸ¤¦â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ¤¦â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ¤¦â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ¤¦â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ¤¦â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ¤¦â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ¤¦â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ¤¦â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ¤¦â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ¤¦â€â™‚ï¸

So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!â€ So they took his advice, and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
Acts 5:38â€-â€¬40 ESV
https://bible.com/bible/59/act.5.38-40.ESV

#funfact The undertaking has not failed. ðŸ¤”

#christian #bible

Midwest USA Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:25:07 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

Oh yeah!! #Switchfoot tickets are bought. WOOT WOOT!!!

#music #christian #christianmusic #STL #StLouis #IAmDad #rock #JesusIsMyRockAndThatIsHowIRoll #concert

Image/photo

Midwest USA Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:38:22 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

I kind of like this challenge. Actions speak louder than words (or logos). How does that song go? "They will know we are #christian by our love"
#jesus #iamdad

Coffee with Jesus â€” Radio Free Babylon

The comics you've come to know and often disagree with.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:50:15 -0700

whistlewright 🗿

whistlewright@rumbly.net

I do consider myself to be Christian and do try to conduct my life by principles laid down by my religion but...

Seeing a fish or a cross on a business logo is a turn off for me. Some of the worst hits I have ever taken in business have been by people advertising their faith on a business card.

This comic resonates deeply with me

Midwest USA Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:50:55 -0700 last edited: Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:55:17 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

Just want to throw this out there.Savior Connect is a social network for #christian. It's not decentralized, but it's worth a look. @ChiaChatter and I are both there.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 08:16:18 -0700

Randal (Hubzilla)

randal@social.talesofmy.life

Thanks, but I need to cut, not add.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 08:43:56 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

@Randal Ha ha. I totally get that!

Midwest USA Fri, 27 May 2022 05:21:06 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

I've done this for years, but my style in listening to #music has been: Hear a song I like, find the band, listen to that band for a week or two depending on the size of their discography, repeat. The last 2 weeks, I've been listening to Nine Lashes, We As Human, & Flyleaf. ðŸ¤˜ðŸ¤™ðŸŽµðŸª¨ðŸŽ¸

#bandsimlisteningtothisweek
#ninelashes #flyleaf #weashuman #christianmetal #christian #christianmusic

#iamdad

Midwest USA Mon, 02 May 2022 17:12:21 -0700 last edited: Mon, 02 May 2022 17:12:59 -0700

Big_Diggity

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Worship Music.. meet Heavy Metal.
ðŸ¤
Heavy Metal, meet Worship music
#worshipmusic #christian #iamdad

#^10,000 Reasons

James Franchise Â· Single Â· 2022 Â· 1 songs.

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:18:54 -0700

Big_Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

#^What a Beautful Name

James Franchise Â· Song Â· 2020