David Brown

making a difference in the lives of others

[David Brown @davidjabrown]

@verashni Antioch Bible Church

https://t.co/HXQtNd0iU3

[The Biblical Man @Biblicalman]

The congregation doesn't need your coffee joke.

They buried someone this week.

They're sitting in pews with divorce papers in their glovebox.
Kids who won't speak to them.
Test results they haven't opened.

They drove past three churches to hear you say something that costs you something.

So open the Book.

Forget the illustration you found on Google.
Skip the movie clip.
Kill the countdown timer on your outline.

Preach like a man possessed.
Preach like you'll answer for every wasted syllable.
Preach like their blood is on your hands.

Because it is.

The pulpit isn't a stage.

It's a witness stand...

[5 Solas @5Solas]

This was on TBN, and it's the exact OPPOSITE of what the majority of teachers they air on there teach. I don't know enough about this woman to say for sure about her theology, but what she says here condemns the majority of the teachers on TBN. Says she came to the realization that what we think is good for us is very different than what God thinks is good for us. Healing isn't always best for us, sometimes the things sickness or other trials produce in us is better.

[David Brown @davidjabrown]

@DStv No response @DStv @MultiChoice

[David Brown @davidjabrown]

@DStv And do premium subscribers receive a hefty subscription reduction?

[David Brown @davidjabrown]

Or loss of premium channels!

[David Brown @davidjabrown]

@DStv

Notice received: The distribution agreement for Discovery is scheduled to end on 31 December 2025.

Looking forward to an appropriate reduction in subscription for loss of a premium channel.

[Heath Taws @HeathTaws]

When I was in seminary, there tended to be two types of professors: the first group were the “pastor/shepherd” types who teach with grace, tend to be more approachable, and are often more fun. The second group were the “scholars/authors.” These guys are smart, a little more rigid, and less fun.

I think in seminary, both groups are needed and helpful. However, it becomes more difficult when you translate these groups into a pastoral/relational setting. Many young men want to go to seminary to be scholars/authors, and that’s great. But these guys don’t often make good pastors early on. They haven’t had much life experience, and when it comes time to walk with sheep through dark valleys, all the seminary training and theological knowledge doesn’t always correlate to reality.

What we need now more than ever is men who are shepherds first, with no aspirations for anything more. No book deals, conferences, or teaching positions. We just need faithful preachers willing to stand behind a pulpit for 40–50 years and walk with a flock they love.

If we can get our young men excited about being pastors rather than “celebrity pastors,” that would revolutionize the Church for a hundred years to come.

[David Brown @davidjabrown]

@WOOLWORTHS_SA Complained on 26 October. On 28 October received response that complaint had been routed to your food department.
No response since despite my follow up query on 6 November.
Terrible customer service.
Poor responsiveness.
@Checkers are on their way!!

[Josh Barzon @JoshuaBarzon]

🧵 Hymn History: Rock of Ages
Some hymns are sung for a season. Rock of Ages has been sung for centuries. Born in the 1700s from the pen of a fiery young preacher caught in a storm, it became an anthem of grace and clinging to Christ, the Rock who saves. Here is its story 🧵👇🏼

[Ntombi @Zeeiigh2020]

@BrentJvV Multiple South African words were added

[David Brown @davidjabrown]

@Eskom_SA ESKOM was to install temporary supply to Umtamvuma Pump Station on 5th August. This is still not done. 190000 in UGU without water. Eskom in contravention of s27 of SA Constiitution. Unacceptable. Provide feedback why & action plan and when this issue will be resolved.

[David Brown @davidjabrown]

@Eskom_SA ESKOM was to install temporary supply to Umtamvuma Pump Station on 5th August. This is still not done. 190000 in UGU without water. Eskom in contravention of s27 of SA Constiitution. Unacceptable. Provide feedback why & action plan and when this issue will be resolved.

[Josh Barzon @JoshuaBarzon]

🧵Hymn Histories: The Beautiful Story of “Be Thou My Vision”

Few songs are still sung after 1,200 years. “Be Thou My Vision” is one of them. I love it deeply, but so have Christians from medieval Ireland to modern churches worldwide. Here’s why and where it came from. 🧵👇🏼