John Dixon

I desire to be a healer in the church, to call her to look more like Jesus, and to reconcile her with those whom the Spirit has drawn to her margins.

[Rich Villodas @richvillodas]

No matter how you vote, you are welcome in our church.

I just ask that you would commit to see politics thru Jesus & not Jesus thru your politics; that you would be curious about why your brothers & sisters see things differently. And that you would live humble, prayerful lives.

[John Dixon @johnRdixon5]

@Adam_Mares Well done. 👏

[Rich Villodas @richvillodas]

Here’s something else I come back to often. Ron Rolheiser offering 3 questions when evaluating spiritual health:

1) Do I pray every day?

2) Am I involved with the struggle of the poor?

3) Do I have the kind of friendships in my life that move me beyond bitterness and anger?

[John Dixon @johnRdixon5]

@BarbaraOneillAU Health

[John Dixon @johnRdixon5]

"Cynical Theories" by @HPluckrose & @ConceptualJames should be required reading for anyone trying to make sense of this cultural moment. Grateful to have read and wrestled with it

[Eugene Cho @EugeneCho]

“I have one life and one chance to make it count for something… My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.” ~ President Jimmy Carter

Rest in peace.

[John Dixon @johnRdixon5]

@richvillodas Rich this is excellent - thank you for sharing. I pastor a similarly diverse (although much smaller) community in Southern California, and these words and your witness are helpful

[Rich Villodas @richvillodas]

FOUR TEMPTATIONS TO RESIST THE DAY AFTER THE ELECTION

B/c of the immense diversity of our church, no matter who won, many would be overjoyed, and many would be overwhelmed. These are my words to them—and anyone else—who needs help getting grounded today.

[John Dixon @johnRdixon5]

I have deep concerns about both presidential candidates, & I worry about the power games that will play out in the coming months. But I’m not without hope. Followers of Jesus, let’s take a deep breath &…
-Commit to pray for whoever wins
-Love our political 'enemies'
-Live humbly

[John Dixon @johnRdixon5]

@evanwickham Thanks! Grateful for much of what you post, and this one about drama in Babylon hit a cord.

[John Dixon @johnRdixon5]

@evanwickham Evan, I remember you posting a while back about a sermon series on Revelation your community did. Is that something you can link to?

[Nick de Partee @nickdepartee]

@evanwickham 🙌

[John Dixon @johnRdixon5]

@richvillodas @jalenbrunson1 Bro. First time really watching him play. He’s incredible!

[John Dixon @johnRdixon5]

@KylePierce96 @akskyhiker @MikeWingerii Thanks Kyle!

[John Dixon @johnRdixon5]

@akskyhiker @MikeWingerii Also very curious about this one

[Lesslie Newbigin @LesslieNewbigin]

Live in the kingdom of God in such a way that it provokes questions for which the gospel is the answer.

[John Dixon @johnRdixon5]

That’s a wrap for this Alpha Course Day Away! Such a fun group to practice the way of Jesus with!

[John Dixon @johnRdixon5]

@richvillodas Next time you’re in the area, I’d love to get you out to Riverside to preach at Crest. You’ve been an influence.

[Dane Ortlund @daneortlund]

If this isn't a glimpse of the new earth I don't know what is. Isa 65:25.