Mark Andrew

*hopeless Cubs fan, prepared to weather another 100 years (we're already at 9 and counting! 🤣 )

*non-typical Reformed presbyterian seminary grad

[Adriel Sanchez @AdrielTweets]

You won’t fully grasp how awesome the early chapters of Genesis are until you see the embedded critique of ancient idolatry. The sun and moon which pagans worshipped were lamps hung by Elohim.

[Drew @drewdyck]

A lot of people have said try YouTube. But here’s something I’ve discovered. YouTube doesn’t actually fix anything in your house. It’s just videos. Of people fixing things in *their* house. Very disappointing.

[PUNS @ThePunnyWorld]

Sixteen sodium atoms walk into a bar.

Batman follows them in.

[sammy rhodes @sammyrhodes]

I noticed you liked my message but didn’t love it. Are you mad at me?

[Daniel Darling @dandarling]

If your whole ministry model depends on tearing others down, you’ll always be on the lookout for fresh targets. James 4:1-4.

[Sarah Salviander @sarahsalviander]

Just your periodic reminder that God combined mathematics and art to make the universe stunning.

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

'Monosyllabic' is not.
‘Thesaurus’ doesn’t have a synonym.
'Non-hyphenated' is hyphenated.

[sammy rhodes @sammyrhodes]

The Lord sets his banqueting table for the needy, not for the worthy.

[Anthony Bradley @drantbradley]

One underrated solution to the boy crisis is music making. The “Blue Ridge Boys” are friends who hang out and play together. You can’t do this while spending the day on screens. Kudos to the parents who let their home become a noisy hub for high school guys making music!

[𝐎. 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞 @TheAlanNoble]

Learn to read

[sammy rhodes @sammyrhodes]

"What will it profit a man if he gains his cause and silences his adversary—if at the same time he loses that humble, tender frame of spirit in which the Lord delights, and to which the promise of his presence is made?" - John Newton

[Matt @realmattcarr]

Israel was never “replaced” because Israel was never the point. There was always and only ONE plan of redemption through Christ and ONE people of God, which was always going to be made up of all nations on earth.

[Alice Mills @millsalice144]

If a monk comes to your door trying to sell you a dozen roses, say no and report him to the police immediately.

Remember, only you can prevent florist friars.

[Mark Andrew @ThatMarkGuy11]

@sammyrhodes Bo-Linda, keeping it artificial.

[sammy rhodes @sammyrhodes]

when marvel introduced the multiverse

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

“Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.”

The above sentence actually means something and is grammatically correct.

Come with us on this journey where the buffalo roam.
🧵⬇️

[Mark Andrew @ThatMarkGuy11]

@realmattcarr Personally, I've been dissuaded from the YEC of my upbringing, leaning more framework/analogical now. However, my favorite parallel example for this line of defense is Jesus turning the water into GOOD wine: an ordinarily lengthy process, accomplished instantaneously.

[Redeemed Zoomer @redeemed_zoomer]

Idk why but hot coffee is disgusting if it’s sweet and cold coffee is disgusting if it’s not sweet

[Tommo @LUFC1992_v2]

A BIG THANK YOU 🇺🇸
(apologies for the very long post)

Tonight we head home after what has been the trip of a lifetime for me and Mrs T.

When we landed in Chicago four weeks ago we had an itinerary, an RV booking and some World Cup tickets. As I sit here in the same airport waiting for our flight home (and for England v Mexico to begin) I realise what we didn’t plan for was how much we’d fall in love with America.

We’ve driven over 3,000 miles across 12 incredible states, cruised down Route 66, encountered tornadoes and heatwaves, camped under the stars, wandered through world-class cities, explored small towns we’d never heard of before, eaten some of the best barbecue, Cajun food, deep dish, cheesesteaks and burgers we’ve ever had, sampled fantastic local beers, celebrated the 4th of July in Philadelphia, spotted license plates from 41 states and watched 5 unforgettable World Cup matches alongside fans from all over the world.

But what has made this trip truly special hasn’t been the places.

It’s been the people.

To everyone who stopped to chat, welcomed us, recommended a restaurant, suggested a hidden gem, answered one of my many questions on here, shared advice, wished us safe travels, or simply took an interest in our journey… THANK YOU 🫶.

Like Keith from Louisiana, who I chatted with whilst filling up with gas at Buc-ee’s in Leeds, AL. Keith owns a couple of farms and took the time to educate me on the plans for huge data centers in his home state and also the origins of the Eisenhower interstate system. Thank you Keith.

Or the lady from South Carolina who we chatted to whilst sititng on the bleachers at the Field of Dreams. She was also on a road trip with her family and whose husband had briefly left that trip to fly to LA to watch the USMNT’s opening game.

And so many more encounters like these along the way.

The warmth, humour and generosity we’ve experienced everywhere we’ve gone has been overwhelming. I’ve learnt that many Americans feel their country has a negative reputation elsewhere but for us that couldn’t be further from the truth. Everywhere we have been there has been nothing but friendliness, good humour and love.

In my experience social media can often feel divided, but over the past few weeks our experience on here has reminded me just how brilliant it can be. I’ve loved the conversations, the recommendations, the laughs, and getting to share this adventure with so many people.

This World Cup trip has given us memories we’ll treasure forever, but it’s the people we’ve met, both in person and online, that we’ll remember most.

Thank you, America, for your hospitality, your kindness, and for making us feel so welcome. We leave with incredible memories, phones full of photos, suitcases that are heavier than when we arrived, and already a growing list of places we want to come back and visit.

This won’t be goodbye.

Just… see you next time.

🇺🇸🤍

(and I’m forever sorry for mistaking biscuits and gravy for scones and mushrooms)

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

Why is it ‘cancelled’ in the U.K. but ‘canceled’ in the U.S.?

Because we gave them that L in 1776.