Kris Taylor

Focused on relationships, being honest, and adding value to people. ...When there's an elephant in the room, ask it to dance... (author unknown)

[Max Lucado @MaxLucado]

Pride and shame. They appear so different, but they have the same impact. They both keep you from your Father. Pride says, “You’re too good for him.” Shame says, “You’re too bad for him. Pride drives you away, shame keeps you away. https://t.co/tQvLK3msqN

[Fuller Youth Inst. @fullerFYI]

In fact, 40% say having a mentor, guide, or elder they can talk to regularly would help them grow in their faith. They want adults they can trust to be real, to take time to get to know them, and to follow up on what they share.

[NWS Tulsa @NWStulsa]

Snow will wrap up from west to east throughout the morning and early afternoon. Some bursts of moderate to heavy snow will allow for additional accumulations of 1-3" in spots, mainly across far NE OK and NW AR. #okwx #arwx

[City of Tulsa @cityoftulsagov]

The winter storm is moving into Tulsa and between the temperature and wind chill, It is dangerously cold outside. If you have to be outside, please dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and limit your time outside.

If you know of someone without adequate heat, these 24/7 shelters are open:

John 3:16 Mission, 506 N. Cheyenne Ave.

Salvation Army Center of Hope, 102 N. Denver Ave.

Tulsa Day Center, 415 W. Archer St.
- Pets accepted (limited capacity)

CREOKS Winter Shelter, (new winter weather shelter) 7216 E. Admiral Blvd.
- Pets accepted
- Capacity 250 (from Friday – Sunday night)

Tulsa Dream Center West (emergency shelter), 4122 W. 55th Pl.
- Pets accepted
- Capacity 150 (from 2 p.m. Friday - Sunday night)

Metro Link Tulsa will offer free fare service on Saturday and Sunday pending their ability to operate service.

#Tulsa #OKWX

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Protester climbs onto balcony of Iranian embassy in London https://t.co/Ju2yKIPqxt

[Kris Taylor @ktaylor711]

Some friends there said they were in luck down because criminals from the hills/ mountains were fleeing to the city & breaking in businesses & homes to escape arrests....

[ABC News @ABC]

At least 121 people were killed in Brazil in the deadliest police operation targeting organized crime and drug trafficking in Rio de Janeiro's history, Brazil’s military police told ABC News on Wednesday. https://t.co/ib1NGqrjAp

[Fuller Youth Inst. @fullerFYI]

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#YouthMinistry

[FBI Director Kash Patel @FBIDirectorKash]

We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado. Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available. @FBI

[NWS Tulsa @NWStulsa]

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma until 7 PM CDT

[Kris Taylor @ktaylor711]

@ConradDTaylor @TheBelongingCo This so anti-culture right now though.....

[Time Capsule Tales @timecaptales]

Historical origins of popular English phrases - a thread 🧵

1. "Close But No Cigar"

Meaning: Said to someone who falls slightly short of a successful outcome

Historical Context: The phrase originated from traveling fairs & carnivals during the 1800s, when cigars were given out as prizes to games. As many carnival games seem designed to feel winnable, but then are nearly impossible to actually win, people were often said to be, "close, but no cigar."

[Max Lucado @MaxLucado]

God, who is never downcast, never tires of your down days. “Come to Me,” Jesus says, “and I’ll give you real rest.”
https://t.co/rO4lsqFUPl

[Travis Meyer @newson6wxguy]

EXTREME fire danger ramps up this afternoon. The worst of the wind gusts here in Green Country (50-60 mph gusts) look to be from about noon through 6 PM.

After that, we'll still have 40+ mph gusts this evening before winds gradually back off more overnight. #OKwx #OKfire

[Travis Meyer @newson6wxguy]

Wind chills were absolutely brutal this morning... they're still very low this afternoon!

Unfortunately, we'll be back in this range again tomorrow morning. 🥶 @NewsOn6

[Travis Meyer @newson6wxguy]

A once-in-a-generation winter storm continues from south Texas into southern Louisiana and southern Mississippi this morning. There is a Blizzard Warning in effect from Port Arthur, TX to Lake Charles, LA!

These are some very rare snowy scenes in the deep South!

[Fuller Youth Inst. @fullerFYI]

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝟐-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫! https://t.co/6jJN5WMNmH  #youngadultministry

[Fuller Youth Inst. @fullerFYI]

Youth ministry today doesn’t look like it did a decade—or even five years—ago. So the Fuller Youth Institute launched the “Youth Leader Checkup” study believing that healthy youth leaders are better able to overcome burnout and stay in ministry longer. https://t.co/1lfNEIa3Yz

[Mark Faulk @faulkingtruth]

@GovStitt Why? If they’re able to properly do their jobs remotely, why would you force them back into a one size fits all work model? I’d bet money that you’re not in your office 8-5 five days a week.

[Governor Kevin Stitt @GovStitt]

I just issued an executive order requiring all state employees return to the office. The majority already are, but this order is necessary to hold the stragglers accountable.

Return to the office, or you won’t be working for our state.

https://t.co/BLjoD2hVyL

[ABC7 Eyewitness News @ABC7]

#BREAKING: 7.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, USGS says https://t.co/kmv0ip2fRv