Joel Rainey. ن
@joelrainey
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Pastor of Covenant. seeking to love the world Jesus died for like He does.
Shepherdstown, WV
Joined November 2009
“A pipe gives a wise man time to think and a fool something to stick in his mouth.” -C.S. Lewis. :)
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Antisemitism is on the rise, and what makes this historical iteration dangerous is that it’s faces are both familiar and friendly to cultural conservatives. But it’s just as demonic as it’s previous expressions have been for the last 2000 years. Beware. Mark, and avoid.
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And, I am 100% not surprised.
Starting to believe that when Charlie Kirk died, the war to claim his audience and assets began exposing some major figures on the Right as mercenary New Media opportunists rather than convictional conservatives. As ugly as the sound bytes are, this exposure is 100% necessary
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When it comes to drugs--and especially fentanyl--the language we use matters. Excellent piece from @EMDeLullo
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In my best old-man voice: “Son, when I was your age and went to concerts we didn’t have cell phone lights and CGI effects We used cigarette lighters. That’s right—we used real fire like men!” 😃😃😃
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Fantastic Appalachian Christmas celebration last night at Covenant w/ Chosen Road, Scotty Inman, Declaration Worship, and The Sound!
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Shopping and sushi with the Rainey women at the youngest’s favorite mall.
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This is your yearly seasonal reminder of the following: -a cashier working for a company serving the general public wishing you “Happy Holidays!” is not “persecution.” -You snarling back “Merry Christmas!” in anger is not evangelism.
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“So sing for joy from the top of the mountains. Sing for joy from the dark valley floor. To the ends of the earth, let the news of His birth ring out loud; Bring joy to the world!”
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Lethal Weapon is a Christmas movie. Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me.
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Actually, this is completely believable. And that's the problem.
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15 minutes left before jumping on Zoom to coach pastors who want to learn how the DNA of "Kingdom, Disciple, Society, Church" can help them turn their congregations around. Interested in being part of a future cohort? Stay tuned at
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From All in the Family to Stand By Me to The American President, Rob Reiner’s art was an undeniable part of the cultural tapestry of my upbringing. I’m shocked this morning to hear of his apparent murder and that of his wife. Praying for comfort for his family, and justice.
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So tired of people trashing Muslims and Jews in the name of Christianity. This has nothing to do with the way of Jesus or the New Testament - walking around a mosque or synagogue with guns goes not only against Christianity but against freedom of religion in America #GodHelpUs
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This Lord’s Day we arrive at a beautiful, snow-covered campus! We will finish our year-long series in Romans today, then welcome another room full of folks into our membership process! Gonna be a cold, but great day!
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Staff Christmas party at our home tonight. Love these folks. And Mrs. Rainey was the indescribably amazing host as always. She loves our people so well.
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Some thoughts on the latest "dust-up" over the annihilationism/eternal conscious torment debate.
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The man wrote a book called “If God is Love, Don’t be a Jerk” and his website claims he’s working for a more compassionate world. Truth is, he’s just another partisan hack, and this soulless rhetoric is the evidence. Don’t let the left-wing drivel about “love” fool you
I’ve had paper cuts that took longer to heal than Erika Kirk.
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I was wondering if any noteworthy Conservative voice would have the courage to say the obvious. Thanks Erick.
Dear Mr. President, You have a 757 private jet with your name on the side of it and a house in Florida that has its own name. You own golf courses and hotels. You may think you're right, but you cannot be the one to tell Americans they only need 2 dolls for their kids.
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Fellow pastors: Rebecca is trying to help you. I highly recommend you listen.
Pastors: You know how when you go to the grocery store you need bags to get the food home? You congregation similarly needs stories & metaphors to bag up what you're teaching. If you don't give them one *at least* every 5 mins, they will tune out & forget your words.
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"Jesus cannot simply be liked, you either kill Him or crown Him in your life." -Tim Keller
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