Christa Bohannon

A Jesus follower, desperately in need of grace, who is fascinated by stories and words and in the way they point to *the* Story & Word.

[hannah anderson @sometimesalight]

Some good insights here including: "Driscoll, in all his toughness and swagger, tried to make men out of Christians. The church, however, should make Christians out of men."

[hannah anderson @sometimesalight]

Guys, this is worth your 1:48 if only to observe how some women respond when they feel uncomfortable. It may seem counterintuitive to men, but women often react to discomfort by becoming *more* polite & conciliatory. Don't read it as agreement.

[RNS @RNS]

"The church will be healthier and more whole when women who lead Bible studies or ministries are enthusiastically and unreservedly supported and taught by the church to do so knowledgeably and well," writes
@KSPrior.
https://t.co/0dAQW9vKWr

[John Starke @john_starke]

Newsletter:

"Spiritual authority is very dangerous to give someone who isn’t humble and once you have power, it’s extremely difficult to form humility if you do not have it already. Power is not the place to form virtue, but to display it."

https://t.co/rgxaw4FECZ

[Rachel Joy Welcher @racheljwelcher]

Rather than asking yourself, "Why has no one in the church reached out to me?" try asking, "Who can I reach out to?" The pastor is not the Church. The elders are not the Church. Your small group leader is not the Church. We are a body with many members. All needed.

[Christa Bohannon @herbert17th]

I have 2 of these left to read! Just started a reread of Peace Like a River. So good!

Five Novels Every Christian Should Read – Cultural Revue https://t.co/MMF8djKVJZ

[Christa Bohannon @herbert17th]

💯 (also really convicting)

⬇️ Thread

[hannah anderson @sometimesalight]

Been reading through I Timothy lately & there's a lot in there about fighting the good fight & contending for the faith. Interestingly, tho, the primary threat seems to be... yourself.

[Kaitlyn Schiess @KaitlynSchiess]

Thinking today about how desperately we need Advent this year, dedicated time to voice the longing for Christ��s return that has been felt over the last few months, and a reminder that one gift the church gives the world is that we are a people practiced in hopeful mourning.

[hannah anderson @sometimesalight]

Cannot wait for you all to read #TurningofDays.

[Persuasion Podcast @PersuasionCAPC]

Looking for a fresh perspective on the intersection of faith and politics? Our current series has it! Check out the conversations we've had so far in our #ForGodAndCountry series >> https://t.co/1yr7BmWxiB

[hannah anderson @sometimesalight]

Find the common thread:

1) American myth of meritocracy

2) blight of legalism in the American church

3) the fact that "no laws were broken" will satisfy too many people even when someone dies unjustly at the hands of law enforcement.

[Christa Bohannon @herbert17th]

@meridithberson @SEBTSBushCenter So grateful for this trip, the lessons I learned from it, and the opportunity to share about them in this post.

[Jared C. Wilson @jaredcwilson]

Churches, invest in the endurance and spiritual/emotional/mental/familial health of your staff pastors. Generous vacation, “enforced” days off, sabbatical schedule, appropriate pay with policy for raises, etc, and of course Hebrews 13:7 honor.

[Matt Smethurst @MattSmethurst]

A Christian is defined by newness.

New heart (Ezek 36:26)
New birth (John 3:3)
New creature (2 Cor 5:17)
New life (Rom 6:4)
New desires (Gal 5:24)
New family (Mark 3:35)
New foes (Luke 21:17)
New service (Rom 7:6)
New struggle (Gal 5:17)
New name (Rev 2:17)
New hope (2 Pet 3:13)

[Christa Bohannon @herbert17th]

@weareredemption This is not ideal, but I'm thankful for the work of our pastors, music, and AV teams for creative solutions in these challenging times. @scottosborne11

[hannah anderson @sometimesalight]

"Those who long for God’s justice know that they will only endure it by His mercy. Those who pray for God’s coming kingdom know that it will be the ruin of theirs." https://t.co/Ef0xcpIQmp

[Christa Bohannon @herbert17th]

@meridithberson

[Christa Bohannon @herbert17th]

I finally took the leap. I’m officially a hope*writer! @thehopewriters

[Christa Bohannon @herbert17th]

💔

[Karen Searcy Yarnell @kayarnell]

I just can’t get past this story. I am stunned. Not surprised. And so sad.

I Fit the Description… https://t.co/rxWnEaiV0N