Christ Follower, Love my family @JennaNorris, @Reijah, Caden & Chase. Lead Pastor @GraceWorldAG, Revivalist, Evangelist, Author #ReceptivityBook#TrailOfFire
John Adams, writing to Abigail, about the Continental Congress' vote in favor of independence on July 2, 1776:
"The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more. You will think me transported with Enthusiasm but I am not. -- I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. -- Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity will tryumph in that Days Transaction, even altho We should rue it, which I trust in God We shall not."
This Katie Couric clip went viral. The "experts" declare it's "disturbing" to believe America was founded on Christian principles.
What if we just asked JOHN ADAMS, who was pivotal in founding the nation, what the truth is? @TimDavidBarton nails it here.
Social media is poisoning people. Pastors are not immune. They get on here, then ingest and reflect the hate. Moses came away from the presence of God radiant. Pastors are coming away from Twitter radioactive.
Clearly the Supreme Court is not a rouge run away court
Dems… The system works
MAGA… No president can subvert the constitution with an EO
There is a problem… the solution was given by the founders
Congress needs to go to work
Loving Israel doesn’t mean no accountability. It means carrying God's heart for the people (Romans 9:1-5) who carried the Messiah into this world for you. It means contending for her salvation through prayer and witness (Romans 11:11).
@lukedsimmons Jesus never ran, he walked
Culture wins 100% of the time
Healthy things grow
Scratch the want but meet the need
We Shepherd movement not people
There are some massive issues facing our nation and our churches right now.
• Population decline and fewer children being born.
• Families crushed under the weight of housing, healthcare, groceries, and rising costs.
• Growing division in our churches, families, and country.
• Declining church attendance and a weakening sense of faith and community.
• Eroding trust in government, institutions, and authority.
Yet as the Southern Baptist Convention gathers, the primary issue commanding attention is making sure everyone knows women can’t preach.
Feels like we’re spending a lot of energy policing who can stand behind a pulpit while a culture is unraveling around us.
The church has always been at its best when it was confronting the biggest spiritual and moral challenges of its generation, calling people to Christ, strengthening families, making disciples, and bringing hope to broken communities.
The world is asking bigger questions than who gets the microphone. It is asking whether the Church still has a message worth hearing.
#sbc26 #sbc2026
@lukedsimmons Honestly if I was at a church that didn’t acknowledge the weekend I’d be asking the same question your member asked
He seems to have done it respectfully and it warrants a conversation perhaps the pastor might learn something as well as the member
Memorial Day is one of those holidays we acknowledge
1. we have members whose families have lost relatives in the line of duty. We have a national cemetery a few miles away.
2. Honor is a core value of our house
3. Most Americans don’t understand the importance of the holiday and it’s an opportunity to educate
4. We acknowledge Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day. 20 Large American flags by the road side and a minimum a 60 sec video. It’s an evangelistic opportunity to reach people like mother day and Father’s Day
God did not send the Holy Spirit so 120 could have a powerful prayer meeting. He sent the Holy Spirit so the 120 could turn the world upside down.
The measure of revival is NOT what happens in the room. The measure of revival is what happens when people LEAVE the room.
As the pastor of a thriving AG church, I can identify four primary drivers behind our growth:
1. We wholeheartedly embrace the Great Commission and prioritize evangelism.
2. We firmly believe that every member of the church is a minister, and our church is committed to equipping believers for ministry.
3. We recognize the urgency of the present moment, as Christ’s return is drawing near.
4. We firmly believe in the empowerment of the Spirit, which enables us to boldly witness to others.
Every growing Assemblies of God church articulates these principles in some way.
One of the most interesting stories in American religion is the Assemblies of God.
They are the only large denomination that has recorded consistent growth over the last 20 years.
One possible explanation for that growth is that they have become a lot more racially diverse.
As the pastor of a thriving AG church, I can identify four primary drivers behind our growth:
1. We wholeheartedly embrace the Great Commission and prioritize evangelism.
2. We firmly believe that every member of the church is a minister, and our church is committed to equipping believers for ministry.
3. We recognize the urgency of the present moment, as Christ’s return is drawing near.
4. We firmly believe in the empowerment of the Spirit, which enables us to boldly witness to others.
Every growing Assemblies of God church articulates these principles in some way.
@FLVoiceNews@TobyOverdorf In the last eight years I’ve lived in Hernando County our population has grown 17% but property tax collected has risen by 80%.
The issue is not local government losing revenue but being held accountable for what they’ve done with the increase
Overtaxation needs reform
Check this out. Hoover Dam launches ‘Road To America 250’
This flag is the length of a football field and it will be on display every day through July 4th #RoadToAmerica250#HooverDam