Debbi Akers

His story in my life is my only story.

[Debbi Akers @Debbiakers]

Open Our Homes for Foster Children - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/t8mBaNyWHG via @Change

[Rich Villodas @richvillodas]

Instead of measuring a church by its attendance & budget, here’s another idea:

Let’s assess it by the quality of community life that disciples people to love well; a culture that equips individuals to have a 1st hand life w/God & a commitment to release people in their gifts.

[Debbi Akers @Debbiakers]

@matthew_podszus The Warrior is a Child (Twilla Paris), Another Time, Another Place (Sandy Patty and Wayne Watson) and Higher Ways & For the Sale of the Call (Stephen Curtis Chapman)

[Rich Villodas @richvillodas]

Many Christians are holding on for dear life to maintain a place in society that is rapidly changing. But there’s nothing to fear.

Historically, Christianity has flourished most when it’s been on the margins.

[Debbi Akers @Debbiakers]

@AmandaHeldOpelt Yes! First thing. So thankful to be a part of River Hills Church in Huntsville, Alabama.

[Debbi Akers @Debbiakers]

@adamwnewsome @SundyBest Same. I remember those beautiful sunsets over the mountains on the parkway when I was heading back to school on Sunday evenings.

[Debbi Akers @Debbiakers]

@therealKennyA @TheOscars2023 A lot!!!!

[Debbi Akers @Debbiakers]

It is an organic process that goes far beyond mere behavioral tweeks to work deep fundamental changes at the very core of our being.
It is not something we can produce or manufacture, but it is what we need most."
@RuthHaleyBarton

[Debbi Akers @Debbiakers]

Spiritual transformation is the process by which Christ is formed IN US - (1) for the glory of God, (2) for the abundance of our own lives, and (3)for the sake of others. 1/2

[Debbi Akers @Debbiakers]

"Soul = the part of you that longs for more of God than you have right now." @RuthHaleyBarton

[Debbi Akers @Debbiakers]

Still my favorite book 3 years after reading it. Starting through it again - very slowly and prayerfully. #SoulCare

[Debbi Akers @Debbiakers]

@therealKennyA Much deserved my friend. Thanks for all you do. Our city is better because of your leadership!

[Debbi Akers @Debbiakers]

@evankw23 If we do a "great job" on vaccines, then less people die and our population stays the same or grows, right? I think he may be talking more about advances in reproductive health measures, which he did mention. In that case, the population would not rise as quickly???

[Rich Villodas @richvillodas]

The gospel is not just about God's grace offered to sinful individuals. It’s also about the formation of communities that demonstrate the life & love of Jesus.

The gospel always begins with what Christ has done, & needs to continue w/what Christ is doing through his new people.

[Beth Moore @BethMooreLPM]

I’m asking Jesus to cause my family & me to love not only his words but his ways. Exaltation of his words without emulation of his ways develops a body of believers with big mouths & small hearts, wholly convinced of their biblical rightness yet oddly bereft of Christlikeness.

[Trillia Newbell @trillianewbell]

God isn't calling us to be noticed. He calls us to be faithful.

[Phil Vischer @philvischer]

“Our team couldn’t have done that. It must have been the OTHER team, PRETENDING to be our team.”

The belief that “our team” is incapable of evil - and “their team”incapable of good - is a big part of why things are the way they are today.

[Andrew Peterson @AndrewPeterson]

To my brothers and sisters of color: the double-standard on display yesterday was heartbreaking, infuriating, and shocking. I know you weren't shocked, and I'm sorry that I was. Wept with you this morning. Come, Lord Jesus.

[Debbi Akers @Debbiakers]

@AmandaMoJo Me! Every night!

[Beth Moore @BethMooreLPM]

He is the Lord. He will not only prove faithful. When he’s done what he intended to do, his goodness will put you face-to-the-floor. But he will do it in such a way that there’s no boasting in human flesh. Just worship from our lips. Wait and work, Loved of God. He is still Lord.