Whatever is happening at Asbury, time will tell, but I do know one thing:
It would be very much like God to bring revival without the presence of highly produced lighting, music, graphic effects, and trendy clothes.
3 yrs ago at Caring Well, @RobDownenChron made sure I met Debbie Vasquez, one of the incredible survivors who fought for so long. I promised her I would not forget, and would use her story to fight for real change. So I told her story every chance I got...
@HomeDepot I’ve had to call your people more times in the past month than is acceptable in most relationships. Please make this right and process my refund. ✌🏽@Lowes would never.
Three police officers went to an *elementary* school in Tennessee & arrested four Black girls.
One girl fell to her knees. Another threw up. Police handcuffed the youngest, an 8 yo with pigtails.
Their supposed crime? Watching some boys fight — and not stopping them. (THREAD)
Please pray for your pastors and ministry leaders. We've never led during a global pandemic, divisive, ugly, political tribalism, racial unrest, strategic disinformation campaigns, conspiracy theories, or online church services. This is not to mention normal spiritual warfare. 🙏🏿
I hear it said, “How many times are we going to have to repent (of racism, injustice, of abuses, misuses of power, etc) We’ve already done that!” This is where we don’t get it. Repentance is not just words. Not even sincere, tearful words. It’s a change of mind that results in a
Honestly, we are hypocrites when we raise missions money in the names of Lottie Moon & Annie Armstrong, applaud missionaries like Bertha Smith and then attack women like Beth Moore.
Years ago, I knew a man who was serially unfaithful to his wife. He would get caught, and apologize, then do it again. For years. Eventually, when she was ready to leave, he vowed to be faithful, once and for all.
And he was. Sort of. (1/)
Russell Moore maintained his dignity these last five years. A towering accomplishment, given the record of his critics. And one that will stand for history, and for young people, especially, who will want to know what faithfulness looks like near the seat of power.