“I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship, and the whole world for my mission field.” - John Wesley

@Ameen_HGA The current wave of Keller criticism is a symptom of a fast-spreading form of culture warring that is foreign to New Testament Christianity, but very "at home" in American conservatism as a siloed, anemic, partisanly-hijacked ideology masquerading as evangelicalism.

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The sin of worshipping the golden calf was not idolatry as we think of it— worshipping something else in God’s place. It was the sin of over-defining God in ways that go beyond or outside of how He defines Himself. They said, “This is what the God who brought you out of Egypt

This is powerful. “The answer to hate is not hate”. No rejoinders needed. No disclaimers. No buts…just powerful.

Friendly Reminder: Marriage > Youth Sports Church > Youth Sports Education > Youth Sports This is for all of us wading through youth sports culture. Let’s keep it in perspective. 🙏🏿

Erika Kirk forgiving her late husband’s assassin should speak to all of our hearts. We don’t have to agree with him or the entire event, but we’ve let the world desensitize us if we feel nothing. Forgiveness is at the heart of the Gospel.

1 John 4:20 CSB If anyone says, “I love God,” and yet hates his brother or sister,  he is a liar.  For the person who does not love his brother or sister  whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.

I find it interesting how loud some Christians are about the mutilation of physical bodies [gender operations], while in the same breath affirming the mutilation of Christ's body [by tearing down other pastors]. Help, Lord.

Rich theological reflection without thick situational analysis is misguided and unhelpful. The result is little more than theologizing one’s settled political and social opinions. I have read many posts, but I rarely see a public figure arrive at genuinely surprising

Looking for an act of rebellion to respond to the events of this week? Wondering what to do with all the heartbreak, anger, and heaviness you feel? Go to church Sunday. Lift your voice in worship. Let yourself be surrounded by a community of people praising Jesus together.

“the issue is THEM.” It moves the war to the natural instead of the supernatural (spiritual realm). Our authority is IN THE SPIRIT. #Selah

because perfect love is neither found on the “the left” 🫏 nor “the right” 🐘. Perfect love is in 🐑. We will NEVER heal or move forward as long as we carry an “us” versus “them” theology. Prayer reveals your theology. And at its core, what was being said is,

I was in a prayer meeting with national faith leaders from around the country. One prominent Christian influencer prayed, “God, we don’t need the love of “the left” or “equality”, give us your love…” 🙃 I quietly logged off. Not because perfect love is exuded by “the left”, but

I’m praying for you, pastor. May we steward the cultural moment well, in Jesus’ name. For the glory of God…and the strengthening of his bride: the church. #CharlieKirk #SundayMorning #PastorsOnly

even the ones you politically disagree with. May our words be weighty and intentional—full of truth and seasoned with grace. May we teach people the holy discipline of lament. May this Sunday reveal that we have “been with Jesus.”

adequately articulate what they feel. For many are being discipled by algorithmns and soundbytes from political commentors in echo chambers with no room from nuance and tension. We have the holy, high calling of shepherding God’s flock… through every season.. ALL of them…

We don’t need more “us” versus “them.” We need a clear display of the fruit of the spirit. Vitriolic and partisan preaching is nowhere in our prophetic mandate from our Christ. Some in your congregation will be hurting; others will be outraged. Some will not be able to

To my fellow pastor friends (shepherds): while many are pushing you to “take a stand” and be “bold”(whatever that means) this weekend, let me remind you of Paul’s words in 1 Thessalonians 2:7, “But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children.”

As a disciple of Jesus, I’m an owner of NOTHING, but a steward of EVERYTHING.

Yep it’s called life!