Longtime pastor turned @truettseminary prof. Trying to take Jesus seriously and to learn how to love. Author YOUR JESUS IS TOO AMERICAN. Opinions mine.
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17 Nov 2014
Sometimes I joke about what I'd do if I had one day left to live. Eat junk, go crazy, etc.
Today it hit me: Jesus knew. And he washed feet.
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Happy Sunday! Let’s gather and worship the LORD!
I’m excited to preach at FBC Bryan this morning.
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Jun 12
God’s gracious gifts and calling are irrevocable.—Romans 11:29
God gifts. God calls. None can revoke.
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Jun 11
Now the mindset of the flesh is death, but the mindset of the Spirit is life and peace.—Romans 8:6
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Jun 11
The footage from the opening of La Sagrada Família is stunning.
Jun 10
Entire fireworks and lightshow at the end of Pope Leo XIV’s La Sagrada Familia mass ceremony is incredible.
The final tribute to Antoni Gaudi includes part of one of the legendary architect’s most famous quotes: “To do things right, first you need love, then technique.”
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Jun 10
"Wrath often appears to be spiritual zeal."
Gregory the Great brings a timely word.
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Jun 10
For if we have been united with him in the likeness of his death, we will also certainly be in the likeness of his resurrection.—Romans 6:5
From death to life.
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Jun 8
Just tried to explain Fat Albert to the Youngest.
More challenging than I expected.
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Jun 8
St Gregory says the one who seeks pastoral office does not understand it,
"if by craving a position of spiritual leadership he is nourished by the thought of subordinating others, rejoices at being praised, elates his heart by honor, or exalts in the abundance of his affluence."
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Jun 8
One of the most underrated pastoral strategies is accepting people where they are, fully loving them, and patiently answering their questions.
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Jun 7
Had a blast worshipping with and preaching for the good people of FBC Hamilton, TX, this morning. Fantastic church. Couple of good @TruettSeminary alums doing excellent pastoring out there.
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Jun 7
I would be remiss if I neglected to mention that they fed me fried catfish after service. A top tier Sunday, all around.
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Jun 7
This Summer I am learning how to make sourdough. I am also tending my garden. My house smells of fermented dough and unwashed vegetables.
Neither the loaf nor the plants cares about my schedule. They move at their own organic pace.
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Jun 7
I find that when I am able to slow myself and adjust to their calendar, their way of moving, they will provide unmatched flavor.
Such it is with the best things: family, church, writing, friendship, love.
Let them rise. Tend them with care.
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Jun 7
Happy Sunday! Let's gather and worship the LORD!
The miracle of church: In Christ, we are family. No pretense. No division. No favorites. No rankings. Members of one body with Christ as our head.
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Jun 4
In an age of authoritarianism, faithfulness to Jesus is revolutionary.
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Jun 4
“For we do not market the word of God for profit like so many. On the contrary, we speak with sincerity in Christ.
—2 Corinthians 2:17
Not for fame. Not for influence.
For (and from) Christ alone.
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Jun 4
When pastors become products, they stop being prophetic and settle for performance.
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Jun 2
Romans 16:23 is incredible.
Paul sends greetings from Erastus, the city treasurer. The next person he mentions? Quartus.
He was likely a slave, simply named “Fourth.”
The city treasurer and a (former?) slave, worshipping side by side.
The family of God.
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Jun 1
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain.—1 Corinthians 15:10
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