Brian Gilson

Apprentice foot washer. Beloved of God. @globalp28

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Although we may see more clearly in the light of day, it is in the darkness that we are able to feel more fully, learning what is real, what is true, and what is worthwhile

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For men of action, sometimes the scariest and most faith-filled response is to do nothing.

[Brian Gilson @BGilsonOK]

“Since you call on a Father who judges each man’s work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear.”

1 Peter 1:17

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The best things in life - things like joy, love, laughter - are all multiplied by sharing them, by giving them away.

[Brian Gilson @BGilsonOK]

It takes drought to drive roots deep

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“…He breaks the bow and shatters the spear, He burns the shields with fire.”

-Psalm 46:9

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Despite hardship, loss, missteps, attacks…press on!

“…but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.”

Phil. 3:12

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To new beginnings…

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“Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.”

Hebrews 2:1

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“Many others have traveled the same path and have left markers.”

-Foster, Celebration

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Every shade of color is a unique reflection of the light - the bright, joyful shades, as well as the dark, somber ones.

[Brian Gilson @BGilsonOK]

“…the snare has been broken…”

Psalm 124:7
#FREEDOM #Jesus

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@RayComfort If this is true, this man needs shepherding, support, and discipleship far more than he needs to be the focus of a documentary

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@IIIDeaton I think that part of “making disciples of all nations” is a clear understanding of the cost. This following short story includes an example of how that can be done:
https://t.co/6CRq6GnIne

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The path in the desert is best walked with a limp

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“…to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair…”

Isaiah 61:3

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“Everything that is foreign to his way we will have to let go.”

-Foster, Celebration of Discipline

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“Only a real risk tests the reality of a belief.”

-C.S. Lewis

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“…Jesus’ story is one of consummation….from immaturity to maturity, from disintegration to integration, from places where shame hides to where it, being brought into the light, can be disregarded.”

- @curt_thompsonmd

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Nourished by “hidden manna” and “streams in the desert,” Jesus found strength to face what came. He makes this same strength available to us:

#HiddenManna #Jesus
https://t.co/HDJ7lqpWhV