Andrew Garrigan

Christian • Husband • Father • Pastor • Counselor • Technician

[Scott Sauls @scottsauls]

Cynicism feels like wisdom, but it's usually just a way of protecting yourself from disappointment. The problem is that it also shields you from hope, and from the kind of vulnerability that real faith and human connection require.

[Andrew Garrigan @Andrew_Pat]

I keep reposting this. Maybe this is the year it actually happens. What a terribly annoying season.

[Andrew Garrigan @Andrew_Pat]

Please, Pat, end this iteration of the Miami Heat.

[Scott Sauls @scottsauls]

"You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well."
- Lewis Smedes

[Andrew Garrigan @Andrew_Pat]

@HeatCulture13 2020 Win the Bubble. Jimmy and Dragic would've been champs

2011 James ruining another great Finals for Wade

2014 Having no answers/losing 3 peat hurt. Spurs were beautiful tho

2023 if we had beat BOS in 5 & had a chance this would hurt more bc Jimmy. But we had no chance

[Biblical Counseling and Clinical Education @BibClinCounEdu]

Too many Christians are getting their theology from public apologists, who make it their aim (and get paid for) staying on top of every single cultural event, controversy, and political debate. This means they spend MORE time studying the culture than they do theology or Scripture.

[Andrew Garrigan @Andrew_Pat]

Update: it did not age poorly

[Andrew Garrigan @Andrew_Pat]

The Lakers struggled with spacing and shooting, so they traded for Westbrook. Makes sense (I understand this tweet could age poorly).

[Andrew Garrigan @Andrew_Pat]

Someone apologized to me today. In an incredibly kind, sincere way. I was deeply moved and immediately grateful. Humility is a powerful thing.

[Church Curmudgeon @ChrchCurmudgeon]

Which Egyptian pharaoh hoarded his currency in papyrus envelopes?

Dave Rameses.

[Michael Foster @thisisfoster]

I am a Christian localist, meaning I am a practitioner and advocate of biblical localism.

By biblical localism, I simply mean prioritizing the time and place God has put me for His purposes. My focus is on my local church, local friends, local issues, etc. I’m not exclusively “local” in my efforts. But I try to keep my work no lower than 80% local. I find that when I live by that rule, I avoid stupid debates, am exponentially productive, and more happy.

The downside of the internet is how it can seduce you away from the time and place God has planted you. However, its blessing is that I can write extensively for my local context, make slight edits, and publish it for the world to read—all from the comfort of my home. In this way, even a Christian localist can contribute to the larger conversation without betraying their local commitments.

When an issue is brought to me, I like to ask, “How does this affect my local church or community?” If it doesn’t, I follow up with, “Is this worthy of addressing, and do I have space within my 20% margin to address it?” If the answer is no to either question, I simply ignore it.

[Andrew Garrigan @Andrew_Pat]

Please, Pat, end this iteration of the Miami Heat.

[Andrew Garrigan @Andrew_Pat]

Please, Pat, end this iteration of the Miami Heat.

[Joe Hussung @joehussung]

The mark of a citizen of the kingdom is not radical productivity but radical dependence.

[Andrew Garrigan @Andrew_Pat]

The last time I posted, I "tweeted." It was August 2021. Life was unraveling in a way, yet reforming in another. I think differently, but the foundation of my thoughts is largely the same. Maybe I'll "post" about them more. Or maybe I won't and I'll see you in three years. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Erik Reed @ErikReed]

Most churches are stuck and stagnant because they love talking about doing things, but are ultimately unwilling to change.

Every church wants to reach more people or have more money for ministry. But most want both to magically show up without doing anything different.

[nba paint @nba_paint]

Miami Heat logo redesign. Which team should I do next??

[Andrew Garrigan @Andrew_Pat]

@danwhitejr There's a lot of power and money it'll have to fight along the way, but I hope you're right.

[Andrew Garrigan @Andrew_Pat]

There's a difference between enjoying the nostalgic and leading from it.

[Worship Sound Guy @WorshipSoundGuy]

Ahhh the joys of analog consoles! 😂😂

I know we talk a lot about digital on here, but are any of you guys still rocking an analog console?

Comment below with whatever analog console you’ve got!

[Andrew Garrigan @Andrew_Pat]

John Wall wants out of HOU? Philly and Houston are gonna make a deal.