David Shields

Small pastor of a small church in a small town. Husband to @brishields11. Dad of 3. ThM at @DallasSeminary. CSA Survivor. Aiming for a quiet life.

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Today after my sermon someone said, "Pastor when you preach I can tell that you love us."

That's a pretty good summary of what should motivate preaching.

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Struggling through Revelation has been totally worth it now that I get to preach chapter 21.

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@__debi__t It’s not. I think it’s unhealthy for their own spiritual growth. I’ve seen too many do it and then not understand the difference between following Jesus and being in ministry.

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I asked my 6yo if he was ready to go and he just loudly screamed “I’m Sauron” with no elaboration.

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Everyone you come across today is made in the image of God. Treat them accordingly.

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@roddysteves I've said it before, but I love the way you read. Every time I see your tweets about whatever book you are reading, it makes me want to pick up a book.

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Everyone you come across today is made in the image of God. Treat them accordingly.

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Eternal life is about knowing God, not just living after death (John 17:3).

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Everyone you come across today is made in the image of God. Treat them accordingly.

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I finished reading The Fellowship of the Ring to the boys, and they loved it. I'm shocked it held their attention. They were devastated by Gandalf's death, so I am excited for their reaction when he comes back.

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Everyone you come across today is made in the image of God. Treat them accordingly.

[David Shields @DavidnShields]

Everyone you come across today is made in the image of God. Treat them accordingly.

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@__debi__t Pastors, generally, shouldn’t leave one church for another and should strive to stay in one place as long as humanly possible.

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Everyone you come across today is made in the image of God. Treat them accordingly.

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Athanasius and Tertullian are the two church fathers who have the funniest insults.

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Everyone you come across today is made in the image of God. Treat them accordingly.

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Everyone you come across today is made in the image of God. Treat them accordingly.x

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@__debi__t I think the kind of expository preaching that spends years in a book can be damaging. But I always want to know what people mean when they talk about “verse by verse” or “expository preaching.” People often seem to have different definitions of it.

[David Shields @DavidnShields]

Everyone you come across today is made in the image of God. Treat them accordingly.

[David Shields @DavidnShields]

Everyone you come across today is made in the image of God. Treat them accordingly.

[David Shields @DavidnShields]

Everyone you come across today is made in the image of God. Treat them accordingly.