IF your religious system rewards gatekeepers but rejects prophets, THEN:
- "All" doesn't truly mean ALL,
- The big tent is smaller than you think, and
- Outsiders will perceive your good intentions as judgment, not love
The church's inability to adequately address various societal issues stems from our unwillingness to go back to the drawing board & allow God to use us in creating something entirely new. We stick to the same old framework & are frustrated by, or resigned to, the same old results
Happiness is... Realizing that @MarianKeyes 's latest book has been delivered to my Kindle. I loved the callbacks to Feathery Stroker and the Shovel List. "Evening food" and "Helen's Best Friend Bella Devlin" are my new favorites. #AgainRachel was a great read.
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#TournamentOfChampions Season 1: Who thought it was a good idea to pit Brooke Williamson v Michael Voltaggio in round 1??? Imagine if George Lucas had slated Luke Skywalker to face down Darth Vader's in the first half of "A New Hope." That's how dumb this is.
So pleased to happen upon the unabridged audiobook for This Charming Man by @MarianKeyes No idea why the US edition excludes the bits about Bridie's job/wardrobe, and Jem's partner Claudia. ๐คทโโ๏ธCan't wait for more juicy discoveries!
If you endorse the bold stance @BethMooreLPM has taken in recent days, you can donate to her ministry here: store.lproof.org/pages/donatโฆ P.S. I'm not affiliated w/ Beth or LPM. I don't always agree w/ her theology. But she doesn't deserve this backlash. May her prophetic work continue
.@SamHeughan As a Disney Parks fan, I enjoyed seeing your recent pics from Disneyland. Was that your first time visiting Disneyland? What was your favorite part? #asksamheughan
#outlander book readers: I heard @SamHeughan say they'd be including elements of books 5 & 6 this season. Looks like the Roger/Bree arc is quickly heading to the end of book 6. If Marsali is Claire's assistant, what about Malva Christie and all the story fueled by her?
I am totally wrecked by @britneywinnlee's beautifully penned Liturgy of Lament. Can't wait to share it with my congregation. Thank you, my sister. redletterchristians.org/grieโฆ