Mark Foster

Beloved child of God, husband, father, son, brother, Acts 2 UMC Founding Pastor, coach, writer, photographer, dancer, singer, whistler, loves concession food!

[Lesslie Newbigin @LesslieNewbigin]

It is a terrible misunderstanding of the Gospel to think that it offers us salvation while relieving us of responsibility for the life of the world, for the sin and sorrow and pain with which our human life and that of our fellow men and women are so deeply interwoven.

[Craig Finnestad @CraigFinnestad]

The well-meaning parent says: “Turn that frown upside down, even if it means standing on your head.”

The kid with #depression says: “The only thing more exhausting than being depressed is pretending that I’m not.”

[Herman Bavinck @Herman_Bavinck_]

The cross of Christ divides history into two parts — the preparation for and the accomplishment of reconciliation.

[Will Keible @WillKeible]

I learned this morning that my parents’ unconditional love expires on New Years Eve.

[Mark Foster @MarkFosterA2]

Truth bomb.

[Mark Foster @MarkFosterA2]

There's a world of difference between taking things seriously and taking them personally. https://t.co/OwMmUxT2AY via @cnieuwhof

[Mark Foster @MarkFosterA2]

@noahfrosty99 You are a better drummer.

[City of Edmond @CityofEdmond]

The Edmond City Council passed an extension to the current face covering ordinance until November 30, 2020 by a vote of 3-2. The emergency clause was passed by a vote of 4-1, so the extension goes into effect immediately. No other changes were made at tonight's special meeting.

[Andy Stanley @AndyStanley]

Local churches focused on what they can do in this season rather than on what they can’t do are getting a lot more done.

[Renovaré @renovare]

Foster: "Refuse to be propagandized by the custodians of modern gadgetry."

[Renovaré @renovare]

"If you want to get warm you must stand near the fire. If you want joy, peace, eternal life, you must get close to what has them.” —C. S. Lewis

[Michael Frost @michaelfrost6]

If someone contradicts you, they’re not bullying you, they’re not persecuting you, they’re not attacking you. They’re just disagreeing with you.

[Lesslie Newbigin @LesslieNewbigin]

The closeness of our missionary thinking to the New Testament may perhaps be in part judged by the place which we accord to suffering in our understanding of the calling of the Church.

[David Brooks @DavidBrooks224]

I’m a moderate guy, but the evidence doesn’t support moderation when it comes to racial equity. https://t.co/6Fo4zXHOb6

[Global Ministries⁠—The United Methodist Church @umcmission]

@kemper_t joins his voice with the other general secretaries in writing to express anger, pain, and determination to make change in their spheres of influence and to support the church in the urgent and ongoing work to eliminate racism.

READ MORE: https://t.co/TBF9iK64Pv

[Mark Foster @MarkFosterA2]

It’s not about the problem facing you. It is about the team surrounding you.

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

Working together to practice hospitality, especially towards those whose lives are most vulnerable, will make us better human beings, better disciples, and a more united Christian people. #General Audience

[Michael Armstrong @KOCOMichael]

That’s so Oklahoma.

[Beth Moore @BethMooreLPM]

Tell you what’s missing from the church. Repentance. I’ve never seen such slander, malice, meanness, divisiveness & deception in my life.And without shame. Is it any wonder we’re in this shape? When repentance comes back to the church, we’ll see authentic Holy Spirit power again.