Contra ⚡️

We are witnessing the predictable outcome…the erosion of personal responsibility, the hollowing out of civil society, and the quiet triumph of short term hedonism over long term civilization. What we reward, we become.

As we enter the second day of Advent, we remember that the coming of Christ was not a surprise intervention but the fulfillment of centuries of longing and prophetic promise. God’s people waited in darkness, holding onto the hope that redemption would come. And when the fullness of time arrived, God kept His word. The same faithful God who sent His Son into the world continues to keep His promises to us today. As we light our candles and count down these days, we’re reminded that Christ has already come to redeem us, and He will come again to make all things new. Our waiting is not in vain. Every promise God has made will be fulfilled, just as surely as that baby was laid in a manger in Bethlehem. Let this season strengthen your faith and fill your heart with confident expectation. The Lord is faithful, and His timing is perfect.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Gm ☕️🙏

All the wealth and achievement in the world can't fill the space left by isolation. We're not built to triumph alone.

The hardest part isn’t learning about Bitcoin. It’s unlearning the assumptions about money and freedom that were installed before you could think critically. The assumption that inflation is natural. That trusted third parties are necessary. That your financial life should be legible to everyone except you. When you chase someone else’s financial freedom, you’re running toward a finish line they can move. When you hold your own keys, you define what freedom means.

Most men imagine that defining moment, that instance where courage kicks in and you step between danger and your family. Maybe that moment will come and, if it does, you’d better be ready. But the truth is that most of your life as a man is built from regular, unglamorous minutes stacked one on top of the other. The real bravery is showing up for all of those without backing down.

One of the worst things happening in political discourse right now is the “denounce X” demand. You’re expected to publicly reject certain claims or people will assume you’re a bad person. The problem isn’t whether any specific claim is right or wrong. The problem is that these demands turn factual questions into loyalty tests. When someone asks “Do you denounce the claim that X?” they’re not actually trying to figure out what’s true. They’re asking which team you’re on. They’re replacing “What does the evidence say?” with “Whose side are you on?” This creates a situation where asking questions looks like you’re endorsing answers, where looking at evidence is treated like you’re pushing an agenda, where admitting uncertainty makes you look suspicious, and where getting to the truth means surviving a bunch of social attacks first. The real damage isn’t just that people can’t say certain things. It’s that they can’t even think about them. The question becomes “Am I allowed to wonder about this?” instead of “Is this true?” Healthy conversation requires being able to examine claims, even uncomfortable ones, without everyone treating it like a test of your morality. We should be able to separate looking at evidence from drawing conclusions, and separate asking questions from making assertions. When we lose that ability, we don’t make conversations more moral. We just make them more dishonest

Couldn’t help but to send this song out. Feedback welcome! https://wavlake.com/track/d3413d60-a2d4-4437-911c-0c644fba3875

A true bitcoiner is one who can withstand the storms of uncertainty with conviction, knowing the ultimate outcome is victory. #ironhands #proofofconviction #bitcoin

We live in a time where darkness seems pervasive. Trust has eroded, fear and anxiety have become normalized, and people often say it will take a miracle for anything to be fixed. As we enter Advent, I want to remind you that a miracle has already occurred. Light has come into the world, and the darkness will not prevail. Christ is that miracle. God sent his son Jesus to redeem a people for himself. We may live in uncertain times, but the only enduring hope for the world, the only path to true victory, is found in the person and work of Christ. This is the heart of the Christmas season. gm​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​☕️

gm Nostr…

gm to a protocol where the timeline isn’t an anger farm optimized to make you hate your neighbors. Turns out when you remove the financial incentive to manufacture outrage, people mostly just want to build things and talk about ideas. Wild concept.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Stack and zap and post. Nostr is easy.

Gm Nostr. What peaks your interest? I mean what really catches your attention that causes you to go down the rabbit hole? But what else in life causes you to stop in your tracks and go, “I don’t know enough about that” so you start digging?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Happy Thanksgiving, Nostr. Today I’m reflecting on the genuine connections that have emerged here in a digital landscape. What makes this space valuable isn’t just the protocol’s resistance to censorship, but the people who choose to engage thoughtfully, who contribute to authentic discourse, and who prioritize building something meaningful over extracting attention. I’m grateful for each of you, for the perspectives you’ve shared, the challenges you’ve presented to my thinking, and the grace you’ve shown in our exchanges. Enjoy your time with family and loved ones today.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

#musicstr “All Or Nothing” https://wavlake.com/track/51f74c21-c156-47cf-8a67-814780fce708

#musicstr “The Mission Ahead” https://wavlake.com/track/e76dcc3f-9fa2-442e-abc6-fe78cf4137ce

Coming up on my new series, Lightning-Fast Conversations… nostr:nprofile1qqsf03c2gsmx5ef4c9zmxvlew04gdh7u94afnknp33qvv3c94kvwxgspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszrnhwden5te0dehhxtnvdakz7z89t9u nostr:nprofile1qqs043gn588da502h36q0sffjay9m69mk28dmm805qtgzl7g6n6q0fgpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqprfmhxue69uhkummnw3ezummjv9hxwetsd9kxctnyv4mqs94cq9 nostr:nprofile1qqsfnnh6v3dspqtnwv3e46aed5k3nypyfx2wtet92ekg9szt3hr9k4qp99mhxue69uhkummnw3erzd3hxcenzwf4xcmnzdes9eshqupwwf6kummwvek827pwd9hsz9nhwden5te0wfjkccte9ehx7um5wghxyctwvsmf7ccu nostr:nprofile1qqs0wwqvz8m2grrks8fxv8hkqxunqkv3zsdkhaz66uzctkju6hr4maqprpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuumwdae8gtnnda3kjctvqy28wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtn4w3ux7tn0dejszkx90y nostr:nprofile1qqsgu3av87x5630c97zspksa7jfzdpxdytvdmql7f4ff4vxsvt489qsppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qythwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnnw3skkete9ehx2ap0dtud7z Let me know if you’re interested… https://blossom.primal.net/a04407169c4145e3b014c25bbefe8ad1bd4250bd7c49698ec45a6e2256fc3430.mov

New nostr:npub1yzvxlwp7wawed5vgefwfmugvumtp8c8t0etk3g8sky4n0ndvyxesnxrf8q is smooth after last update. nostr:npub16vjln603hfsfhremp627jle4ycm6p23grjjqrm04rrdwupldyfnsjx88a2

Gm. It’s #coffeechain time. Let the notes and zaps fly.

New Album Drop “Emotions” Track 1 https://wavlake.com/track/b12cfc56-06ee-4f40-abc9-82dcd3823ad0