Sometimes I think of the things I’ve said publicly where I misspeak, over speak, and just plain get it wrong, and really struggle. Those moments replaying in my head like a dripping faucet. James 3:2 reminds me that everyone stumbles repeatedly, and this universal experience isn’t hidden or shameful, it’s acknowledged as part of our humanity. This isn’t an excuse for those times, but reassurance not to dwell on them.
I need to be continually reminded that my identity in light of my inadequacy rests on God’s response to my failures. God compassionates those who fear him, knowing our fragile nature and that we are dust (Ps 103:10–14). Rather than withdrawing, God demonstrates his love by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners (Rom 5:8). This means acceptance precedes our improvement. God knows how truly inadequate and incompetent I am, and yet still accepts me. Not because of my successes and failures but in spite of them.
We should strive to get things right, do things well, and show competence. But rather than demanding perfection, Christ understands our struggles and invites us to approach God’s throne confidently to receive mercy and grace in our time of need when we inevitably fall short (Heb 4:15–16).
Recovery from failure receives particular emphasis. The righteous fall repeatedly but rise again (Prov 24:16), and though the righteous fall, they won’t be destroyed because God holds them by the hand (Ps 37:23–24). God’s mercies are new each morning, and his faithfulness is great (Lam 3:22–23); suggesting that each day offers fresh opportunity regardless of yesterday’s failures.
I need the constant encouragement to forget what lies behind and press forward toward the goal (Phil 3:13–14), indicating that dwelling on past mistakes contradicts the gospel’s forward momentum. I have made many mistakes: some more public than others! And guess what, I will continue to do so, but my prayer is that God and those around me give me grace in such instances. Look towards Jesus — the only one who got and gets it right every time.
@CallMeXennial@TafkaTrap There’s a difference between a grey hero and a flawed hero. The latter has high ideals but fails to live up to them (Boromire). The former has no principles beyond series pragmatic and personal decisions (the Hound).
🚨 BREAKING: The Rings of Power Season 3, an Orc character is said to be central to the overarching storyline, initially traveling with Galadriel and Arondir across Middle-earth. 🤣
Ryan Gosling Tells Fans It’s Not Their Job to Save Theaters—Hollywood Needs to Make Movies Worth Seeing
"It's not your job to keep them open; it's our job to make things that make it worth you coming out."
@TheRooster Yes I noticed one line in particular from loading into night raids finally had proper inflection at the end of the sentence. The “After dark” one
BIPOCs are buying the majority of tickets to movies that often explicitly tell white people “it’s not for them” and this is considered proof that Hollywood is working perfectly.
Audiences prefer films with diverse cast, per a new UCLA study.
• Movies with 41–50% BIPOC casts posted the strongest box office across multiple metrics
• BIPOC moviegoers bought the majority of opening-weekend tickets for 11 of 2025’s top 20 films
• Sci-fi films led global earnings; horror delivered the best ROI
https://t.co/pYmlWG8vSZ
I believe Wes is being used in a very unique way in our culture right now.
Rarely have I seen a Christian apologist given a platform on some of the largest stages while remaining so consistent in the proclamation of the Gospel.