Christian, husband, dad, member & pastor of @PBFCincy; disciple-maker, teacher, writer, omnivorous reader; amateur historian, theologian, & missiologist.
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Jun 11
I remember this. Wild to think about how far we've moved away from such a powerful cultural (and political) moment.
On the night of September 11th, Congressional leadership held a press conference on the steps of the Capitol to reassure the nation. After they were done speaking and holding a moment of silence, as everyone is shuffling away, someone started singing. In a few seconds, everyone—Republican and Democrat—joins in together to sing "God Bless America."
When @TheFP asked me to write about a Great American for their 250th series, I thought of that moment. And then I wrote about Irving Berlin, the man who loved America enough that this was the song our leaders reached for to express their hope in one of our darkest hours.
I hope you'll read it 👇
thefp.com/p/great-americans-…
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Jun 11
To save #DoctorWho just give us a few years exploring the 8th Doctor in live action, written by the best of @bigfinish who know well Paul McGann's Doctor. Make it about great sci-fi stories again! INSTANT CLASSIC. (Then resume with a new Doctor when it's over.)
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Jun 11
I love this site!
Jun 11
Today, we're thrilled to introduce a completely redesigned spurgeon.org.
This new online resource from the Spurgeon Library (@SpurgeonMBTS) features:
• New search tools for accessing Spurgeon’s massive library of content
• Easy access to Spurgeon’s daily devotional content
• More than 3,500 sermons and writings from Charles Spurgeon
And much more, delivered in a beautiful new design to help you explore and engage with Spurgeon’s legacy like never before.
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Jun 11
This is the America I love 🇺🇸
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Jun 11
As a Scottish guy in an America for the World Cup, this was one of the greatest honours!! Texas, and San Antonio, is forever in my heart ⭐🇺🇸🏴
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Jun 10
Obviously the one you teased us about. Maybe you can make it right?
#SaveStargate #FreeGerosGate
@AmazonMGMStudio @PrimeVideo
If you could spend summer in any TV show universe, where would you go?
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Jun 9
The vote on Mohler’s Truth and Unity amendment will not be referred to the Executive Committee and will be voted upon by the messengers tomorrow at 8:45am! Don’t be LATE. Be in the room, friends! Let’s get this passed and move with greater conviction and less ambiguity!
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Jun 9
Hey @AmazonMGMStudio , are you listening ? #SaveStargate
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One more downside at the time: no more charging while listening to something.
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Eighty-two years ago today, June 6th, 1944.
May we never forget their sacrifice and our privilege.
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Revive the Stargate Franchise - Sign the Petition here: c.org/fTP6cHKFFb via @Change
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Stupid move, @AmazonMGMStudio
Amazon Has Axed Its New Stargate Series
gateworld.net/news/2026/06/a…
Amazon MGM Studios is not moving forward with Martin Gero's Stargate revival, which was to begin filming this fall.
ALT Stargate with the iris closed
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May 31
Dear preachers:
Stop trying to create “mic drop” moments in your sermons. Just preach the word.
Furthermore, dropping the microphone is not good stewardship of church property.
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May 31
The SBC is the largest gospel preaching, bible believing cooperation of churches in the world. It's worth fighting for.
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May 28
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May 26
I would prefer every Baptist church struggling not merge with a massive non denominational site campus where the preaching is impersonal and the music is Bethel. But that’s just me…
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May 25
Remembrance gives us perspective on what matters most, specifically the people we love, the blessings we enjoy, the freedoms we steward, the traditions we observe, the faith we hold, and the country that is our home. - John Wilsey of @SBTS at @WNGdotorg
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