Big Diggity

Big Diggity

big_diggity@social.talesofmy.life

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

Hometown:: MidWest USA

Gender:: Male

Status:: Married

Big Diggity

Midwest USA, Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:52:47 -0800

I can understand the use cases for and against #verified accounts.

As for myself. I own talesofmy.life domain, so all of my accounts will end in talesofmy.life or theres.life

All other accounts should be considered fraudulent. I am currently the only big_diggity in the Fediverse.

I am adding different instances to this domain, so you may get connection requests as I experiment with some of these platforms.

God bless,
Big Diggity
(Christopher)
#IAmDad

Big Diggity

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

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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Big Diggity

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

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

Ji Fu

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

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

Big Diggity

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

@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.

Big Diggity

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

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!”

Big Diggity

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

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

Big Diggity

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

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.

Alison 🇦🇺

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:38:20 -0700

@big_diggity Coffee with Jesus, huh? a mug of steaming hot joe with a teaspoon of cement

there goes my morning LOL.

whistlewright 🗿

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

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

Hey fellow #christian

Big Diggity

Midwest USA, Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:55:57 -0700

Have you ever been praying and then the next thing you know you're telling God what to do in your life? Then, you realize you're talking to #GOD, the all powerful. I'm pretty sure I heard him chuckling. And now I'm smiling just knowing he loves me and feeling like a child of his and feeling secure in his care.
That's my morning.
Nice chat. ðŸ˜€

#iamdad #jesus #JesusChrist

Big Diggity

Midwest USA, Tue, 12 Apr 2022 06:57:54 -0700 last edited: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:01:34 -0700

All of my life I've felt weird, out of place, maybe even a misfit No where truly felt like home. I was the techy nerd in a farming family. I'd find a church and temporarily feel at home. I would switch jobs and temporarily feel at home. I would find online communities, and Men's Groups and friend cliques, all being temporary homes.

But I'm here to tell you that all of these temporary homes have lead me to realize that my HOME is simply just being with other Jesus believers.
This morning I grabbed coffee with a guy I've never really met before. Because he was a disciple of Christ, conversation was easy and felt safe. I had the same home feeling being with guys on the last Men's Retreat. I have the same home feeling when our family hangs out with another family that believes in #jesus. I have the same home feeling when at a Christian rock concert. Each of these experiences point to Jesus being my home.

I don't know if I'll ever call a specific church home again, but I will forever call the Church my home. It's where we understand that our weaknesses and weirdness and brokenness is actually our strengths. You find that no where else.

Luckily, my wife and kids are Jesus believers so my physical home is also my strongest home. They embrace my weird humor and love me even though my brokenness comes out.

I just wanted to share because a lot of us feel like a misfit, but you need to know that there is a home for you. It's likely not in a local church, but it is in the personal relationship with Jesus and being with others that have a personal relationship with Jesus.

#iamdad

Alison 🇦🇺

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:32:04 -0700

@big_diggity 100% spot on ... me too

Big Diggity

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:58:27 -0700

@Jon Yoder Thanks for sharing. ðŸ˜€

Big Diggity

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:58:46 -0700

@Alison ðŸ‡¦ðŸ‡º â¤

Big Diggity

Midwest USA, Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:09:03 -0700

Oh.... God is cool.
Just found a #heavymetal guy who covers worship songs. He's on YouTube and Spotify.
#christian #music #jesus #iamdad
#^Come Thou Fount / Doxology

James Franchise Â· Song Â· 2020

Big Diggity

Midwest USA, Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:55:37 -0700

"We accept the love we think we deserve."
Love quotes, quotes about love - Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

I saw this quote today, and it sure rings true. In the earlier years of our marriage, I felt no self worth and wouldn't accept love from my wife. Felt like i didn't deserveit. I, also, have found this to be true with my relationship with Jesus. I didn't feel like I deserved to be loved by God and therefore suffered a lot. I'd be lying if I said these things never happen anymore, but they do. However, today I'm more cognitive about it.
#foodforthought #marriage #jesus #iamdad #christian

Big Diggity

Midwest USA, Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:26:39 -0700

As a family, we are reading thru the #gospels and today we are reading John 7. My first reaction to the below text is to laugh at the Pharisees as they arrogantly think they can pick and choose where #god raises up a prophet. Then, I got to thinking about the many places in my life I choose or not choose to listen to God. Where in my life am I stifling God?
#foodforthought #iamdad #jesus #christian

They replied, â€œAre you from Galilee too? Search and see that no prophet arises from Galilee.â€
John 7:52 ESV
https://bible.com/bible/59/jhn.7.52.ESV

Big Diggity

Midwest USA, Wed, 09 Mar 2022 07:28:06 -0800

I'm finally arriving to the understanding that true joy and peace is found in the grace received thru #jesus This is one of those things that I knew to be true, but wouldn't allow myself to experience because I try to hold on to worldly things. I would try to use my wife to fill a void. But she is broken like me. I would try to find validation through friends, but only #god knows me well. I would put a cap on my #happiness because I felt like I was never good enough or I don't deserve it. Today, I'm feeling more whole. I'm being more kind to myself. I'm substituting the things I think I need with the peace found thru Jesus.

I don't expect anyone to really understand what I'm saying here. This post is for me, and if helps you in anyway, so be it. Some #selfreflection are worth sharing. Especially, positive ones. I realize that hard days will still come, and I'm making a choice to handle them better than I used to. I might fail, that's okay. But I'll get up and be drawn to #christ a little bit more anyway.

#iamdad #christian

kris

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:35:49 -0800

Nice reflexion. We know this but I think sometimes we don't live it. It is just theory. So great if you realise and practice it.

Richard✝️

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 00:45:07 -0800 from ActivityPub

@big_diggity
Your toot reminded me of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku0UnMSgfiE

LYRICS
Well, I pledge my head to heaven for the gospel,
And I ask no man on earth to fill my needs.
Like the sparrow up above, I am enveloped in his love,
And I trust him like those little ones, he feeds.

Well I pledge my wife to heaven, for the gospel,
Though our love each passing day just seems to grow.
As I told her when we wed, Id surely rather be found dead,
Than to love her more than the one who saved my soul.
Im your child, and I want to be in your family forever.
Im your child, and Im going to follow you,
No matter whatever the cost, Im gonna count all things lost.

Well I pledge my son to heaven for the gospel.
Though hes kicked and beaten, ridiculed and scorn.
I will teach him to rejoice, and life a thankful praising voice,
And to be like him who bore the nails and crown of thorns.
Im your child, and I want to be in your family forever.
Im your child, and Im going to follow you,
No matter whatever the cost, Im gonna count all things lost.
Oh no matter whatever the cost, Im gonna count all things lost.

Well Ive had the chance to gain the world, and to live just like a king,
But without your love, it doesnt mean a thing.
Oh no matter whatever the cost, Im gonna count all things lost,
Oh no matter whatever the cost, Im gonna count all things lost.

Well I pledge my son, I pledge my wife, I pledge my head to heaven,
I pledge my son, I pledge my wife, I pledge my head to heaven, for the gospel.

Big Diggity

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:14:47 -0800

@Richard thanks for sharing