{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Dustan Ingenthron","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/dustan","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"89859","username":"dustan","bio":"Husband of one, father of four, currently working in publication and design. I am a confessional churchman with a love for theology and Biblical Studies.","pronouns":"","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":99,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fimages%2Fblank_avatar.png"},"items":[{"id":"86860331","content_html":"<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fdustan.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-2788.jpg\" alt=\"A serene sunset scene features vibrant orange and pink hues in the sky, silhouetted trees, and a tranquil landscape.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>\n<p>One upside to this unseasonably warm weather is the ability to enjoy sunsets on the front porch again. 📸</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2026/03/19/one-upside-to-this-unseasonably.html","date_published":"2026-03-19T23:40:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-19 23:40","date_timestamp":1773963600,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86387461","content_html":"\n<p>Christopher Ash helpfully explains how the privileges belonging to Israel in Romans 9:1–5 are fulfilled in Christ.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>He is:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>the focus of Israel’s adoption (the one who fulfills Israel’s calling as son of God, eg. Matt. 2:15 quoting Hosea 11:1);</li>\n<li>the presence on earth of the divine glory (John1:14);</li>\n<li>the climax of the covenants who brings in the New Covenant which fulfills all that the previous covenants intended (e.g. Matt. 26:28);</li>\n<li>the goal and purpose of the law (10:4);</li>\n<li>the fulfillment of the priesthood and sacrifices (as in the letter to the Hebrews);</li>\n<li>the confirmation of the promises to the patriarchs...</li>\n</ul>\n</blockquote> <a href=\"https://dustan.micro.blog/2026/03/17/christopher-ash-helpfully-explains-how.html\">dustan.micro.blog</a>","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2026/03/17/christopher-ash-helpfully-explains-how.html","date_published":"2026-03-17T14:47:03+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-17 14:47","date_timestamp":1773758823,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84236190","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/books/9780805401028/cover.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\">\n<p>Finished reading: <a href=\"https://micro.blog/books/9780805401028\">Exodus</a> by Douglas K. Stuart 📚  A solid, detailed technical commentary on the book of Exodus.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2026/02/13/finished-reading-exodus-by-douglas.html","date_published":"2026-02-14T02:27:04+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-14 02:27","date_timestamp":1771036024,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84274136","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/books/9781514004562/cover.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\"><p>Finished reading: <a href=\"https://micro.blog/books/9781514004562\">The Message of Exodus</a> by J. Alec Motyer 📚 This volume was less helpful than some in preparing to teach a recent class. Still, Motyer is always worth consulting for his good insights.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2026/01/29/finished-reading-the-message-of.html","date_published":"2026-01-29T18:53:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-29 18:53","date_timestamp":1769712780,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"83107234","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/books/9780830826292/cover.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\">\n<p>Finished reading: <a href=\"https://micro.blog/books/9780830826292\">The God Who Makes Himself Known</a> by W. Ross Blackburn  This book helped me better grasp one of the major themes of the book of Exodus. Recommended for anyone teaching or preaching through Exodus. 📚</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2026/01/28/finished-reading-the-god-who.html","date_published":"2026-01-29T02:37:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-29 02:37","date_timestamp":1769654250,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"82948821","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/books/9781567692815/cover.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\">\n<p>Finished reading: <a href=\"https://micro.blog/books/9781567692815\">God in Our Midst</a> by Daniel R. Hyde  This book is a helpful examination of the how the tabernacle and its various components reveal God’s character, and point to Christ. 📚</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2026/01/26/finished-reading-god-in-our.html","date_published":"2026-01-27T02:44:21+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-27 02:44","date_timestamp":1769481861,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"81283346","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/books/9798886862034/cover.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\">\n<p>Finished reading: <a href=\"https://micro.blog/books/9798886862034\">How to Lead Your Family</a> by Joel R. Beeke.  Two days in and I’ve already finished what may be my most impactful book of the year. (Yes it’s short. It’s also that good.) I’ll be recommending this one frequently. 📚</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2026/01/03/finished-reading-how-to-lead.html","date_published":"2026-01-03T20:04:37+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-03 20:04","date_timestamp":1767470677,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"77572071","content_html":"<p>After spending the better part of two days troubleshooting water heater problems and then installing a new water heater, I believe plumbing has surpassed electrical to become my least favorite type of household task.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/11/08/after-spending-the-better-part.html","date_published":"2025-11-08T21:59:29+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-11-08 21:59","date_timestamp":1762639169,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"76853424","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/100x/https%3A%2F%2Fimage.tmdb.org%2Ft%2Fp%2Fw154%2Fu3B1hVKHE56yBRoxF3Nk9uxHdYN.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\"><p>Rewatched: <a href=\"https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/3109\">The Quiet Man</a> The rainy autumn wether has me in the mood for classic films. 🍿</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/10/28/rewatched-the-quiet-man-the.html","date_published":"2025-10-29T03:21:21+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-10-29 03:21","date_timestamp":1761708081,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"74608432","content_html":"<p>We enjoyed a trip to the Gulf Coast two weeks ago for some much-needed rest and a mental reset. It was our four kids’ first trip to the ocean.</p>\n<p>Highlights for them included swimming in the ocean, collecting seashells, a book sale at the local library, and fresh seafood—especially shrimp po’boys.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fdustan.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2025%2Fimg-6688.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people, including children, enjoy a sunny day at the beach, playing on the sand and near the water, with a clear blue sky and calm sea in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/09/29/we-enjoyed-a-trip-to.html","date_published":"2025-09-29T14:01:37+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-09-29 14:01","date_timestamp":1759154497,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"73862297","content_html":"<p>This weeks beach read: <a href=\"https://micro.blog/books/\">Glory of Christ</a> by John Owen 📚</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fdustan.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2025%2Fimg-2230.jpg\" alt=\"The image shows the book “The Glory of Christ” by John Owen, placed on a weathered wooden surface. Surrounding the book are various shells and pieces of coral.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/09/18/this-weeks-beach-read-glory.html","date_published":"2025-09-18T18:56:06+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-09-18 18:56","date_timestamp":1758221766,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"72794222","content_html":"<p>Spent part of Labor Day watching from a nearby field as the Blue Angels performed at the local air show. All the kids loved it except the youngest, who found it much too loud.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fdustan.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2025%2Fimg-2065.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: Four jets are flying in formation, leaving trails of smoke against a background of clouds and blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fdustan.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2025%2Fimg-6395.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"717\" alt=\"A girl stands on a grassy field, holding a small child on her hip. She is pointing towards the sky. Behind them are large, round hay bales and green trees under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fdustan.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2025%2Fimg-2030.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A woman wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and glasses is holding a young child who is resting against her shoulder. The background features a grassy area with hay bales and trees under a partly cloudy sky. The woman has a gentle expression as she looks at the camera.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div><p><video src=\"https://dustan.micro.blog/uploads/2025/img-6449.mp4\" poster=\"https://dustan.micro.blog/uploads/2025/poster.png\" controls=\"controls\" preload=\"metadata\"></video></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/09/04/spent-part-of-labor-day.html","date_published":"2025-09-04T20:32:26+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-09-04 20:32","date_timestamp":1757017946,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"72443028","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/books/9781601785725/cover.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\"><p>Finished reading: <a href=\"https://micro.blog/books/9781601785725\">The Spirit of the Age</a> by J. V. Fesko 📚 This brief, somewhat technical overview provides a helpful historical survey and analysis of the confession’s pneumatology.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/08/31/finished-reading-the-spirit-of.html","date_published":"2025-08-31T13:11:40+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-31 13:11","date_timestamp":1756645900,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"71281104","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/books/9781533641892/cover.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\"><p>Finished re-reading: <a href=\"https://micro.blog/books/9781533641892\">The Kingdom of God</a> by Jeffrey Johnson 📚 An excellent book. One of the best introductions to historic baptist covenant theology that I’ve read.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/08/14/finished-rereading-the-kingdom-of.html","date_published":"2025-08-15T04:40:32+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-15 04:40","date_timestamp":1755232832,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"70964564","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/books/9781087752730/cover.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\"><p>Finished reading: <a href=\"https://micro.blog/books/9781087752730\">Taught by God</a> by Brandon D. Smith which makes the case for the admiration and retrieval of a premodern form of interpretation.  📚</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/08/10/finished-reading-taught-by-god.html","date_published":"2025-08-11T03:05:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-11 03:05","date_timestamp":1754881530,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"70637538","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/books/9780830855407/cover.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\"><blockquote>\n<p>“every biblical theology is incomplete, a drawn-up bucket out of an endless well”</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>— L. Michael Morales in  <a href=\"https://micro.blog/books/9780830855407\">Exodus Old and New</a> 💬 📚</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/08/06/every-biblical-theology-is-incomplete.html","date_published":"2025-08-06T15:46:28+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-06 15:46","date_timestamp":1754495188,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"70596546","content_html":"<p>I’m thankful for cool summer mornings. 📸</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fdustan.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F8165d10572.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A spiderweb covered in dewdrops is intricately woven with a blurred background of greenery.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/08/05/im-thankful-for-these-cool.html","date_published":"2025-08-06T02:04:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-06 02:04","date_timestamp":1754445860,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"70397409","content_html":"<p>Maybe Blaugest will be the nudge I need to blog more consistently. Two days and two micro posts in so I guess we’ll see.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/08/02/maybe-blaugest-will-be-the.html","date_published":"2025-08-03T03:13:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-03 03:13","date_timestamp":1754190836,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"70344232","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/books/9780830855407/cover.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\"><p>I finished reading: <a href=\"https://micro.blog/books/9780830855407\">Exodus Old and New</a> by L. Michael Morales 📚 Athough a few of the author’s connections were unconvincing, this book succeeds in clearly establishing the exodus as an important theme throughout scripture.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/08/01/i-finished-reading-exodus-old.html","date_published":"2025-08-02T02:50:37+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-02 02:50","date_timestamp":1754103037,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"64357025","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/Kalena\">@Kalena</a> Those look lovely. It will be at least another month here before we have any tomatoes from the garden.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dustan/64357025","date_published":"2025-05-14T02:07:05+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-05-14 02:07","date_timestamp":1747188425,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"64349870","content_html":"<p>As time goes on, I find myself less enthralled with big name conference speakers and more impressed by the pastors of small local churches with a long track record of faithfulness.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/05/13/as-time-goes-on-i.html","date_published":"2025-05-13T23:22:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-05-13 23:22","date_timestamp":1747178571,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"63716986","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/books/9798395989499/cover.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\"><p>Finished reading: <a href=\"https://micro.blog/books/9798395989499\">The Covenants</a> by R. B. C. Howell, a book on Baptist Covenant Theology from the 19th century. I found chapters 7 and 9 the most helpful. Be aware, that the author has some unique views, and the language is a bit archaic. It’s available free <a href=\"https://founders.org/library/covenants/\">online</a> or as an <a href=\"https://www.monergism.com/covenants-ebook\">ebook</a> 📚</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/05/05/finished-reading-the-covenants-by.html","date_published":"2025-05-05T19:14:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-05-05 19:14","date_timestamp":1746472460,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"63278188","content_html":"<p>Time flies, but it still manages to surprise me sometimes. I was just looking back at an old journal entry for something that I thought happened about two years ago. It was actually six years ago!</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am! (Psalm 39:4)</p>\n</blockquote>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/04/29/time-flies-but-it-still.html","date_published":"2025-04-29T18:47:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-04-29 18:47","date_timestamp":1745952450,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"63075080","content_html":"<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fdustan.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2025%2Fac37f6c7-66d9-4d68-ae77-b2af399cabf1.jpg\" alt=\"A young boy wearing blue boots stands in a forested area and points a small turtle on the ground near his feet.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fdustan.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2025%2Fcdeb33b0-eda5-4e0e-838b-0e2e5a64b475.jpg\" alt=\"A box turtle is partially hidden among dry leaves and forest ground cover.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fdustan.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F69744e86-e914-433c-b080-cc5a6a1ad237.jpg\" alt=\"A turtle is camouflaged among brown leaves and rocky soil.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fdustan.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F5ae9994d-88bc-420d-a5ec-420c64387f80.jpg\" alt=\"A turtle is is closed up in his shell with some leaves with grass nearby.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div><p>We found lots of turtles on yesterday’s hike. 🐢 📷</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/04/26/we-found-lots-of-turtles.html","date_published":"2025-04-26T23:25:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-04-26 23:25","date_timestamp":1745709942,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"62998019","content_html":"<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fdustan.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05d42ed9dc.jpeg\" alt=\"A woman with a yellow backpack is walking along a narrow, grassy trail through a sunlit, green forest. In the distance, two children and a dog are visible further along the path.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>\n<p>Spent a few hours with the kids walking in the woods near our house this morning. After last night’s rain, the weather was cool, and everything was fresh and green. 📷</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/04/25/spent-a-few-hours-with.html","date_published":"2025-04-25T20:08:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-04-25 20:08","date_timestamp":1745611680,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"62506926","content_html":"<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fdustan.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2025%2Fimg-1670.jpeg\" alt=\"A patch of vibrant purple irises with lush green leaves. The sky above is overcast with gray clouds, and there are trees in the distant background, creating a natural, tranquil setting.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>\n<p>The irises have exploded into bloom over the last few days here. I wanted to snap a shot of this bed before the rain moves in. 🌱</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://dustan.micro.blog/2025/04/18/the-irises-have-exploded-into.html","date_published":"2025-04-18T22:04:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-04-18 22:04","date_timestamp":1745013842,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"61004339","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/samgrover\">@samgrover</a> I understand your reasons; still, it was a great little utility, and I’m sad to see it fade away.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dustan/61004339","date_published":"2025-03-29T18:45:04+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-03-29 18:45","date_timestamp":1743273904,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"60351819","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/crossingthethreshold\">@crossingthethreshold</a> That series was a favorite of mine as a child. The wife and I were just talking about reading these again to our kids. The older ones loved them when we read through series a few years ago, and now the younger kids are old enough to appreciate them too.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dustan/60351819","date_published":"2025-03-21T02:17:16+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-03-21 02:17","date_timestamp":1742523436,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"57337801","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/Mtt\">@Mtt</a> I currently write my final notes in iA Writer and export them as PDFs. I open those PDFs in PDFExpert, reduce the margins, and then either print a paper copy or present them directly from an iPad.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dustan/57337801","date_published":"2025-02-11T20:13:10+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-02-11 20:13","date_timestamp":1739304790,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"56683541","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/Mtt\">@Mtt</a> Thanks for your work on this. I’m excited to try it out. I love the look of the Sumo theme, but the ability to have long form content more visible may win me over (and cause me to use Micro.blog more).</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dustan/56683541","date_published":"2025-02-03T20:53:21+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-02-03 20:53","date_timestamp":1738616001,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"51220041","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/kottkrig\">@kottkrig</a> This already looks very nice. I look forward to seeing your continued progress.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dustan/51220041","date_published":"2024-12-04T19:17:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-12-04 19:17","date_timestamp":1733339822,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"48196119","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> A simple addition, but one that was definitely needed. It looks great!!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dustan/48196119","date_published":"2024-10-24T19:52:58+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-10-24 19:52","date_timestamp":1729799578,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"45562989","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jtr\">@jtr</a> That looks lovely. Enjoy!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dustan/45562989","date_published":"2024-09-15T23:06:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-09-15 23:06","date_timestamp":1726441616,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"44519516","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/danielpunkass\">@danielpunkass</a> Every good service has its friction points. The surprising thing to me about Backblaze is that (a) it has remained a good service for so long, and (b) that the same friction points have lasted just as long. 🤷🏻‍♂️</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dustan/44519516","date_published":"2024-08-30T19:54:10+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-08-30 19:54","date_timestamp":1725047650,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"43612621","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/bryan\">@bryan</a> This is one of my favorite things, but I have some kids who are early risers so it is almost always short lived.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dustan/43612621","date_published":"2024-08-16T14:40:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-08-16 14:40","date_timestamp":1723819243,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"43194266","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/sod\">@sod</a> Wow, that’s quite a haul! Morels are more common here, but I’m apparently not very good at finding them.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dustan/43194266","date_published":"2024-08-09T11:38:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-08-09 11:38","date_timestamp":1723203500,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"43072761","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> Thanks for sharing the results and your thoughts on them.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dustan/43072761","date_published":"2024-08-07T15:55:03+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-08-07 15:55","date_timestamp":1723046103,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"42677747","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> The Performa 6400 was my first computer as a kid so I have fond memories of them.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dustan/42677747","date_published":"2024-08-01T12:20:03+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-08-01 12:20","date_timestamp":1722514803,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"42677381","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jean\">@jean</a> Beautiful! I love the soft gradient of color in the sky.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dustan/42677381","date_published":"2024-08-01T12:14:15+00:00","author":{"name":"Dustan Ingenthron","url":"http://dustan.micro.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F0c3d4909f9ae933e00a5a27edaacd3ec%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"dustan"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-08-01 12:14","date_timestamp":1722514455,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}