jan_lynn

A writer/creative/hey what if...? Megachurch refugee. Posts on faith, the Church, women, leadership, creativity. And random humor.

[jan_lynn @jan_lynn]

@Variety This is the image. This is how I will remember him.

[Rev. Benjamin Cremer @Brcremer]

Rising “secularism” isn’t the sign of Christianity’s demise.

The sign of Christianity’s demise is when tyrants drape the Bible in the flag and raise it up as an offering of political power to Christians and they respond with thunderous cheers rather than “get behind me Satan!”

[jan_lynn @jan_lynn]

This is so cool!

[Joseph Miscimarra 🇺🇸 @jmisci]

PSA: Chicago Open House is this weekend! It’s a free 2 day event when the general public can explore over 100 cool buildings and spaces across the city for free.

Everyone should check it out! Here is a thread of my highlights from last year ⬇️

[Lance Orton @lancejorton]

Love this kingdom-centered perspective from @BrianZahnd.

[jan_lynn @jan_lynn]

@danwhitejr And a staffing structure where the senior leader is surrounded by yes men.

[CBE International @CBEInt]

While the Bible reflects a patriarchal culture, the Bible does not teach patriarchy as God’s standard for human relationships.

[jan_lynn @jan_lynn]

@NewYorker Compassion, and humanity.

[jan_lynn @jan_lynn]

@janthonylong I think the word they were looking for there is “targeted,” not personalized. As in: “The more we know about her personality the better we can target her with the specific products we want to sell!”

[jan_lynn @jan_lynn]

@iowahawkblog I think the word they were looking for there is “targeted,” not personalized. As in: “The more we know about her personality the better we can target her with the specific products we want to sell!”

[jan_lynn @jan_lynn]

@drewdyck This is beautiful.

[Leonard Sweet @lensweet]

Language matters. That’s why if I hear that word “volunteer” one more time in a church setting, I’m going to officially nominate the word for the “Annoying Word of the Year” award. The church is the work of the Holy Spirit bringing Christ to life, not through “volunteers” but through "members" of the body of Christ. The world has casual helpers called “volunteers” that come and go. The church has committed members and dedicated disciples, active participants in the Lord’s mission who are united in their devotion to Christ and each other. #banishtheword

[jan_lynn @jan_lynn]

@NRO @3xchair Saw it yesterday and thought it was fun, smart, and a wild homage to the people who generally go unacknowledged in action/adventure films. So much fun!

[Think Eternity @Thinke]

If you’re God’s child, it’s no more you against the world than it was David, by himself, against the great warrior Goliath.

-Paul Tripp
#RevivalofFirstLove

[jan_lynn @jan_lynn]

@jmitchem @60Minutes There are many coming from Mexico, and yes, to your point - also from further south.

[jan_lynn @jan_lynn]

Hey @60Minutes, next time try asking the President of Mexico why Mexican people are so desperate to get out of Mexico & risk their lives to cross the border into the U.S.

[jan_lynn @jan_lynn]

@michaelwaustin A 60 second ad during the Super Bowl isn’t going to bring someone to Christ. But it might have caught their attention. It’s creating an opportunity for believers like you and I to have conversations about Jesus.

[John Long @janthonylong]

Switching from pens to typewriters didn't make the work better.

Switching from typewriters to laptops didn't make the work better.

Switching from film to digital didn't make the work better.

AI is a fantastic tool, but...it won't make the work better.

[jan_lynn @jan_lynn]

This…

[Tim Amor @TimAAmor]

I’m no country’s patriot, because I belong to the Kingdom of God.

Patriots defend their county from its enemies.

The Kingdom of God needs no defense.

It is a Kingdom that is also working on behalf of & for its enemies.

Just like the example of our King.

[Philip Nation @philipnation]

"The most powerful form of spiritual warfare is obedience." -@DallasAWillard