Chris Bates

Christian, Husband, Dad, and Pastor

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Yes

[Chris Bates @chris_bates23]

“Living offended is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.”

[Rick Warren @RickWarren]

If I'm filled with myself, almost anything can irritate me.
When I'm filled with Jesus, almost nothing can irritate me.
Anger reveals the conflict inside you. (James 4:1)
Kindness reveals peace inside you. (Prov.14:30)

[Rick Warren @RickWarren]

In Heaven, YOU will be a minority!
Get used to it.
Most Christ-followers in the world don’t look like you, think like you, or vote like you.
They’re saved by grace thru faith,
Jesus-lovers from every era of time & place

If diversity scares you, you’ll hate heaven.
Rev. 5:9

[Chris Bates @chris_bates23]

"There is power in the process, God loves you too much to let you stay where you are!"

[Chris Bates @chris_bates23]

She had to have a “tatoon” like Dad! 😂❤️❤️ https://t.co/ZD5QBKQonU

[Chris Bates @chris_bates23]

The river! ❤️❤️❤️🛶 @ Guadalupe River Texas https://t.co/QHaTF9a1mx

[Craig Groeschel @craiggroeschel]

The moment you start doing God's will is the moment you often trigger opposition.

[Chris Bates @chris_bates23]

"If you chase Jesus as hard as the things you think you want, you will end up with way more than you could ever imagine"

[Chris Bates @chris_bates23]

“We are never more like Jesus, then when we forgive someone who hurt us!”

[Chris Bates @chris_bates23]

Next Friday! April19 6:30pm https://t.co/6qs5rnWJIy

[Greg Laurie @greglaurie]

We often blame our wicked culture for the way we are, but the fact is that it's our job as Christians to permeate and affect our culture

[stevenfurtick @stevenfurtick]

"If you can serve when no one is looking, God will give you favor when everyone’s looking." - @RealJohnGray

[Brian Houston @BrianCHouston]

CHURCH: Where faithful people gather to BE the church rather than just GO to church & then see the fruit in every part of their lives.

[Chris Bates @chris_bates23]

Praying for the police officers and their families in Dallas tonight. #Dallas

[Chris Bates @chris_bates23]

Congratulations to great friends Bryce and Vanessa Miller! Beautiful wedding and couple! https://t.co/EKDxPbZDXv

[Chris Bates @chris_bates23]

Amazing to see so many students worshiping Christ together tonight! #CFNI #YFN #vfcchurch @… https://t.co/X9n0PLxZqX

[Chris Bates @chris_bates23]

Virtual Reality with this guy! @ Dallas, Texas https://t.co/kjxZKmIc24

[Chris Bates @chris_bates23]

Met a Childhood Hero at the gym this morning! Mr Chewbacca himself @TheWookieeRoars thank you! #starwars #bigfan

[Chris Bates @chris_bates23]

We have a seat just for you!! #vfcdecatur #friendsandfamilyday #donuts @ Victory Church https://t.co/9gXxn7hbvK