Lawrence Powers
@lawrencepowers
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Coffee drinker. Outdoor fan. Dog Person. Thirty-Something. Senior Pastor (CBF @cbfinfo). MDiv/DMin. Views are my own.
North Carolina, USA
Joined April 2009
What if the most honest thing you could say this Thanksgiving is that finding gratitude feels hard? https://t.co/niwfBaQMrA
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In a weary world where gratitude can feel hard to name, hope becomes our truest Thanksgiving prayer. Even the smallest glimpse of light can carry us forward.
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"Moving on means letting your story breathe without you. It is difficult, humbling, and often the most generous thing you can do..." https://t.co/TysgxAIQHe
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Lately, I have been thinking about what it means to step out of chapters that once shaped us so deeply. All of us carry seasons that helped form who we are, seasons that were good to us and good fo…
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I never expected my daughter’s favorite movie to spark a conversation about faith and courage, but here we are. Sharing some reflections. https://t.co/XRSZzilYYE
#KPOPDEMONHUNTERS #Christianity
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Every so often a movie arrives that stirs up concern among Christians before anyone has even seen it. The recent conversations around K-Pop Demon Hunters are a perfect example. Based solely on the …
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So if you’ve ever wondered if there’s a Christian space that still takes Jesus seriously and welcomes questions, doubt, and all kinds of people… you’re not alone. And you’re welcome here. 5/5
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It’s not perfect, but it’s a community rooted in freedom, responsibility, and grace. In a time when the loudest voices often divide, I see CBF continuing to do the work of Jesus: healing, loving, and listening. 4/5
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We support women in ministry. We affirm religious liberty. (#JustBaptistThings). We believe faith should be thoughtful, compassionate, and inclusive, and not about control or culture wars. 3/5
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I (and my church) are a part of something called the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF), a network of churches that believes in freedom, equality, and doing justice while walking humbly with God. 2/5
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#BAPTISTS If you've seen headlines this week about a big Baptist gathering in Dallas and thought, “Is this what church is supposed to be?” you’re not alone. Here’s the thing: not all Baptists are the same. 1/5
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EVERY person, no matter where they are born, has within them the image of God. For Christians, this is a truth to not be ignored. "So God created MANKIND (no exceptions) in God's own image, in the image of God, God created them; male and female God created them." Genesis 1:27
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Make the jump over the Blue Sky. Undetermined as to when I'll move completely over. Don't post here enough anyway, but I do enjoy reading all of your posts! I'll miss you when I go (so move over to BSky!).
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Binging @OnlyMurdersHulu during your first week in a new apartment makes you look at all your new neighbors a bit different.
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In honor of the #Emmys, tonight I got to hold John Spencer's Emmy he won in 2002 for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Chief of Staff Leo McGarry on #TheWestWing.
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The West Wing made an appearance in the sermon at BBC today ! #LetBartletBeBartlet #LetJesusBeJesus
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🧵:5/5 God’s heart is the first to break at any completed suicide. Yet all the more, God is rooting for us collection of failures who now have a chance to live life as God intends: abundantly. If you are struggling today or any day, dial 988. You’re so very worth it.
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Why does my son have a kid’s smart watch? In case he need to call us from school to say goodbye. That’s the main reason. The sculpture was made by Manuel Oliver whose son, Joaquin was murdered in the Majory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in February 2018.
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Almost always, “thoughts and prayers” are immediately answered by God with: “I hear you. YOU are the answer.”
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After highlighting it in this morning’s sermon, it’s time to introduce the kids to a 90s favorite! #Hook #Bangerang
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