Adam Smith

[Mika Edmondson @mika_edmondson]

Forgiveness means “I no longer carry the weight of seeking revenge.”

BUT, I can forgive and still

report a crime
seek justice
seek restitution
seek restoration
lament the devastation
tell the story of hurt & healing
avoid a dangerous person

[Adam Smith @apsmeese]

@ChadLeistikow Also, his legendary giant hands!

[Adam Smith @apsmeese]

https://t.co/kjXxPt1Tak

[Adam Smith @apsmeese]

There's a lot I'd like to write to honor my friend.
I knew Coach ever since since Mrs Raff was my 1st grade teacher. He meant a lot to me and to a lot of people over the years... showing many of us a combination of love, kindness, fun, and pursuing excellence.

[Chad Leistikow🆑 @ChadLeistikow]

A column I never wanted to write, but one I'm honored to write.

A tribute to a great track coach & a greater man. RIP John Raffensperger, 1940-2019.
https://t.co/9RUFSVvEDX

[Adam Smith @apsmeese]

I'm very honored the hometown paper used this old photo of him and me for their article... it exemplifies who he was as a friend and coach.
Grateful, the day after Easter to have the hope of what the resurrection of Jesus really means, as the Apostle Paul wrote:

[Adam Smith @apsmeese]

@chsboystandf Yes.
With love to and prayers for Mrs Raff!

[Adam Smith @apsmeese]

“Death is swallowed up in victory. O death where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? …but thanks be to God who gives us the victory through Christ Jesus our Lord!"

[Adam Smith @apsmeese]

@ValuedConf @JustinHolcomb @BozT @R_Denhollander @JJ_Denhollander @JaminGoggin @MaryDeMuth @MundaneMinister @lhbaugh @MichaelHorton_ @lindseyholcomb @word_water_wine @kmdahl11 @BrookeVentura @abbyjperry @ryanllashton @netgrace_org

[Adam Smith @apsmeese]

@ValuedConf session videos are now available https://t.co/duo85KF1C4 So much to keep learning, reflecting and teaching on.

[Adam Smith @apsmeese]

@ValuedConf @JustinHolcomb @BozT @R_Denhollander @JJ_Denhollander @JaminGoggin @MaryDeMuth @MundaneMinister @lhbaugh @MichaelHorton_ @lindseyholcomb

[Adam Smith @apsmeese]

Wheels turn @MLB into Church league softball rules for @BillyHamilton ...

[MLB @MLB]

New team, same wheels for @BillyHamilton.

[Adam Smith @apsmeese]

Welcome back @PatandRon670 !!!
In our house, and to our kids, you guys’ voices are like family. #everybodyin @Cubs

[MLB @MLB]

Head to the ballpark or sit in front of the TV.

WE GOT YOU.

[GRACE @netgrace_org]

Thank you for a great weekend at the @ValuedConf! To everyone who attended and watched, we are grateful to have learned from you, are excited to walk alongside you, and look forward—with hope—to a Church free from abuse.
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#ValuedConf

[Boz Tchividjian @BozT]

“The very nature and character of God are under attack in sexual abuse.” @R_Denhollander #valuedconference

[Adam Smith @apsmeese]

@netgrace_org @abbyjperry @ValuedConf @R_Denhollander Thanks @abbyjperry !!!

[Adam Smith @apsmeese]

@MaryDeMuth @ValuedConf Have met and learned from some of the most wonderful people along the way! Looking forward to being and worshipping together @MaryDeMuth