Scott Blanchard

Lead pastor at @LakepointeCH in Shelby Township, Michigan. 80% deaf which makes me sound British. Also, check out my comedy routine:

[Scott Blanchard @TheDefShepherd]

Whoa! Powerful thought to chew on!

[Daniel Henderson @DanielHenderson]

“He who throws mud advertises where he’s been kneeling.” #relationships #words #criticism #grace #honesty

[Scott Blanchard @TheDefShepherd]

"The greatest form of tragedy is being successful at everything that doesn’t matter." - Tim Tebow

[Kevin Dahlstrom @Camp4]

2025: Chop wood, carry water.

2026: Chop wood, carry water.

This is the most boring New Year’s Day post you’ll read. But it’s also the most powerful.

The secret to a great year isn’t fulfilling outlandish resolutions, it’s mastering the mundane:

Exercise
Do the work
Get up early
Read & write
Eat real food
Limit bad habits
Show up on time
Encourage others
Spend time outside
Keep your promises

Try something different this year…

🤫 Instead of making loud promises, let your quiet actions do the talking.

Do ordinary things consistently for 365 days and that discipline will compound into something extraordinary:

Your best year ever.

[Scott Blanchard @TheDefShepherd]

@DaveAbberger My mom graduated from there back when it was called Florence State University. Beautiful campus, great southern town with a superb football program! Congratulations!

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“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” -John Piper

[Charlie Kirk @charliekirk11]

It’s all about Jesus.

[NO CONTEXT HUMANS @HumansNoContext]

That’s definitely the best wedding memory ever 🤣

[Scott Blanchard @TheDefShepherd]

The greatest fight as we age is against comfort! May we be bold and committed like Caleb in Joshua 14, where he declared “Give me this mountain…” at 85 years of age!

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“Knowing the will of God isn’t as difficult as we make it… just do the next obvious thing at hand for the glory of God.” -Pastor David Andersen

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@DaveAbberger What a wonderful church family! Thankful to be a part of your special day. Can’t wait to see what God does at Hope!! #Zeeland #FeelTheZeel

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“Peace isn’t found in the absence of problems. Peace is found in the presence of Jesus.” — Tony Evans

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“Worship is the response of all we are to the revelation of all God is.” -Daniel Henderson

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“Our activity for God can only flow from a life with God. We cannot give what we do not possess. Doing for God in a way that is proportionate to our being with God is the only pathway to a pure heart and seeing God.” -Peter Scazzero

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Whoa!! Powerful quote: “Christians in China are praying for our Christian brothers and sisters in America. We believe we are handling our persecution better than you are handling your prosperity?” -a Christian leader in China

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@noaholdham Thank you for this! Great word!

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@DaveAbberger @JasonRomano @BrentDearmon UNA is my mom’s alma mater. Great school and football traditions.

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@LukeCottingham5 Congratulations! Is that near Grand Rapids?

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@DaveAbberger Congratulations, Dave and family!!

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@DaveAbberger Wait… I thought you drive a 15 passenger van?!?!