kaj ballantyne

amazed by grace

[kaj ballantyne @kajballantyne]

@markaclark I got hit by a random lady because I laughed out loud :)

[kaj ballantyne @kajballantyne]

@THE__MONSTER Your Harvest family was cheering you on! You fought great.

[Alex DiPrima @Alex_DiPrima]

This perspective from Piper is worth pondering. Preachers, what should be the dominant emotion people walk away with from your sermons? It should not be rage against the culture. It should be trust in the sovereignty of God and a sober and cheerful readiness to embrace suffering.

[Timothy Keller (1950-2023) @timkellernyc]

Very important article by a friend, Jon Haidt
https://t.co/al27g5nJSC

[kaj ballantyne @kajballantyne]

When do ya think I’ll be able to get a Peleton Bike at Winners?

[kaj ballantyne @kajballantyne]

@pastrpaulcarter Haha! And you would use the word erudite. Appreciate you a ton and the work you do!

[kaj ballantyne @kajballantyne]

@pastrpaulcarter In all seriousness … yes and amen to this!

[kaj ballantyne @kajballantyne]

@pastrpaulcarter 😜

[Jared C. Wilson @jaredcwilson]

Yes, God wanted to get close to us. Yes, he didn’t want heaven without us. Yes, God actually does love sinners. All that good news that makes religious people uncomfortable — it’s actually true.

[kaj ballantyne @kajballantyne]

@jasonkovacs On sabbatical now:) Why wait so long? Other than not my local church’s culture, maybe my drive to always expand ministry - so pride/stupidity? My Soul Care Pastor & I have just developed a Pastoral Care Plan that includes sabbaticals & regular rhythms of rest/care for our pastors

[Jared C. Wilson @jaredcwilson]

“When the preferences of the church members are greater than their passion for the gospel, the church is dying.” - @ThomRainer

[kaj ballantyne @kajballantyne]

A Different Devastating Pandemic. https://t.co/DJ89ltknIB

[Curt Harlow @curtharlow]

Embracing Breakthrough 101:
1. Lean into to accountable community
2. Read the Bible for course correction/conviction
3. Be humble
4. Take responsibility
5. Listen to authorities who will speak the truth in love even when it is personally uncomfortable

[Curt Harlow @curtharlow]

Avoiding a Breakthrough 101:
1. Separate from faithful friends
2. Read the Bible to form arguments against others
3. Criticise more than question
4. Believe that others are to blame
5. Listen to authorities who major in confirming your preferences and criticizing your opponents

[kaj ballantyne @kajballantyne]

Hey @elonmusk please hurry to Muskoka. @Bell internet “speed” is killing me! #Starlink

[kaj ballantyne @kajballantyne]

@GraydonTheMayor Mayor Graydon I have so appreciated your leadership and your clear voice in this whole COVID season. Keep up the great work!

[Rich Villodas @richvillodas]

Christian churches are not as a rule, model communities of good behavior.

They are, rather, [to be] places where human misbehavior is brought out in the open, faced, and dealt with.

- Eugene Peterson

[Dave Barry @rayadverb]

Here's my year in review. Don't shoot the messenger.
https://t.co/2egKDLnjiW

[kaj ballantyne @kajballantyne]

Kyle Lowry is a beast #raptors