Brett Fredenberg

Husband to Kay. Dad of Four. Director of Marketing and Content Strategy @MBTS, Managing Editor @ForTheChurch.

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Summertime's almost here. We're breaking in the sprinklers.

Looks like they're working.

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A secure state is a sure forerunner of some great cross or some great sin.

Richard Sibbes

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How can we pursue theological precision without losing the joy theology is meant to produce?

Below is my best attempt to explore that tension as I think through the pleasures of God.

Grateful to write again @forthechurch!

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"The Christian whose heart has been transformed by the goodness and grace of God seeks nothing less than to live in the light of his Father’s smile." - @brettfredenberg

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Eden (5yo) reading a book out loud:

"Do...." (pause)

"Not..." (pause)

Me: 👇

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"Old grace, without a fresh supply, will not hold against new crosses and temptations."

Richard Sibbes

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The kids found some pretty sweet books at the store today!

Thanks @joeyallendazole for the good reads!!

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Meet the daily welcoming committee.

Dad approved.

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Shared this Piper quote to our girls tonight after getting rid of their "favorite toothbrushes":

"Occasionally weep deeply over the life you hoped would be. Grieve the losses. Then wash your face. Trust God. And embrace the life you have."

Didn't land like I thought it would

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Over half the Fredenberg fam has strep throat right now.

Long day.

What's the first thing our 4yo says at dinner time?

"What are you thankful for today?"

Much needed family activity tonight. Thankful for her, sick and all.

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A few years ago I visited @ImmanuelNash.

During Ray Ortlund's call to worship, an elderly man a few rows behind me collapsed.

Ray paused and addressed the man by name to make sure he was okay.

Out of the hundreds that were there, Ray knew his name.

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There are 10 days until #SBC24, and we've got a great giveaway coming your way! Stop by our booth for a free limited edition For The Church State Shirt designed with YOUR state. See you in Indy!

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When I like a song, I'll listen to it on repeat until I can't stand it.

The problem is I'm not enjoying music the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

But with Jesus - the more time you spend with Him actually increases your desire to be with Him.

Almost like we were made for Him.

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So they get a little muddy sometimes.

The memories will be worth it.

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Kid's book idea:

"Did you know God is strong? He created by song! From stars and the sun, the earth and the moon, to lions and tigers and fish and baboons.

And what does He do? Helps us be like Him too. Creating and making things good, beautiful, and true."

Thoughts?

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A heart that is "of works" acts so as to meet some internal and self-appointed standard of righteousness.

In this paradigm, life is full of anxiety, disappointments, and frustrations.

Pursue the better way, in Christ.

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What's one sentence that changed your life?

Here's one of mine:

"Missions is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship doesn’t.” - @JohnPiper

Never been the same.

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What my mornings have consisted of recently.

A good pair.

[Wilson Marsh @SpurgeonPiper]

Surely you have one on hand @jryandavidson

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Eden (4yo) on our deck this morning, at the top of her lungs:

"THE THREE PERSONS OF GOD ARE THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT!"

You're welcome neighbors.

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@ScottMDouglas @MBTS We'll have all 50 states in Indy for #SBC24!