Jeffrey Cook

[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

In listening to large, uninterrupted chunks of the gospels on Audible, it is striking to see how Jesus’ teaching style so often differed from today. Conservative, evangelical preaching tends to be heavy on abstract... https://t.co/OuTFlAvEQN

[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

Natalie got Inge a 23andme for Christmas to discover her heritage. They got the results.

Inge: “You spent all this money to tell me I’m German?”

[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

Contrasts:
I attended a memorial service yesterday for the young wife of an African refugee friend. A sad but beautiful time now, but one that looked forward to something far better.
On the way home I drove behind... https://t.co/0T7v05Oul2

[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

Once you have experienced multi-ethnic worship with your brothers and sisters in Christ, you can never go back to mono-ethnic worship. Its a little bit of heaven. Even if I don't understand it, it means something to me because it... https://t.co/BDbYg0W8e9

[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

People often get upset when you teach them what is in the Bible rather than what they presume is in the Bible. -NT Wright

[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

If we believe our job is to bring the Holy Spirit with us, does this not have a profound effect on the way we see the people that we are called to serve? It very often leads to the first step of judgment, not... https://t.co/k0sRpYSfZG

[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

I’ve been a drummer for over 50 years. But I think I’ll just stop now.
#inthepresenceofgreatness https://t.co/kpbwLKuIR0

[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

Friends in Lenexa Kansas looking for church recommendations. Anyone?

[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

Anyone who has lived through raising teenagers would tell parents this: don’t make the mistake of getting your self-perception or self-worth from their evaluation of your parenting skills during those years. You... https://t.co/1McCAAZ84i

[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

“I grew up in church and Sunday school,” she said with slurred speech. “My grandfather was a pastor. My brother is a pastor. I know what the Bible says about Jesus. I know what it means to be saved.” She paused... https://t.co/IJN8I14kql

[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

My daughter Natalie as a charge nurse, overseeing 60-100 surgeries a day: “It’s like doing a 10,000 piece puzzle, but 3 pieces are missing, and it’s also mixed with another puzzle, and every 20 minutes you get new pieces.”

#myhero

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I jumped Chinook helicopters often in the Army.
#memories https://t.co/0dkaS48PxL

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I know this woman https://t.co/qrfHpjIKdK

[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

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[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

For those who may face this in the new year:

Sometimes the most difficult challenge of a young person in their 20's is to escape the gravitational pull of their theological upbringing and church background to... https://t.co/RxsgrkVpqF

[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

Inge celebrated 6 hours ago and went to bed, because that’s when News Years came to Germany.

#youcantakethegirloutofgermany
#canttakegermanyoutofthegirl
#weainthittintheclubatmidnight
#justsayin

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If you know me, you know there has to be "two wings on the airplane." Social and Spiritual. We are committed to both.

We don't help people in poverty. We help people get out of poverty.... https://t.co/HVRTVBGFjT

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When you have 4 kids, you have to be organized and intentional. Abi is an amazing manager, discipler and developer of character. If you need ideas, zoom in on these.

#nosenseofentitlementhere
#responsibilityislearnedyoung

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Rep. John Lewis diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
😞

#hero
#sadday

[Jeffrey Cook @jeffcook2557]

Would love to hear feedback on the Advent devotional if you used it. PM me. No need to write a dissertation, just a word/comment on its value from your perspective.