Read this on using 1 Timothy 2:12 to argue against women in leadership. Very clear and helpful. From @scotmcknight 's substack (this piece is open to public) https://t.co/QYkVDxg35K
"We are who we are not because we are separate from the others who are next to us, but because we are both separate and connected, both distinct and related; the boundaries that mark our identities are both barriers and bridges." - Miroslav Volf
John 11:49-53
Caiaphas gave the RIGHT prophetic word. Then he plotted to kill Jesus. The disciples didn’t always get it right (i.e. 12:16).
We can be right but not be righteous. If u could be right and be Caiaphas or be wrong and be a disciple of Jesus what would you choose?
In consumer culture a Pastor is:
● A Dynamic Communicator
● A Powerful Visionary
● A Leadership Guru
● A Political Commentator
● A Podcast Creator
● A Marriage Counselor
● A Social Activist
● A Parenting Expert
● A Bedside Chaplain
No wonder they burnout.
The free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world...I can understand why a system built on a pattern must destroy the free mind, for it is the one thing which can by inspection destroy such a system.
- John Steinbeck, East of Eden
Reading 2 Chronicles 18 this morning and challenged by the tragedy of Ahab’s leadership. He heard only what he wanted to hear and only wanted what the masses wanted. That’s a cycle that will lead no where good. Led to his death and the downfall of Israel.
Lord have mercy
Just got my 2000+ unread messages on my email down to 0!
Long overdue lol.
Ready for vacation. 🙌🏼
Also, if you were waiting a reply from me and haven’t gotten one. It’s definitely not coming. Maybe resend? ;)
I was walking around the house with my phone yesterday and my oldest son says “keep refreshing dad” knowing I keep checking to see if there’s any Kawhi news lol. #hewasright#letsgoraptors#runitback