Nathan E. Custer

Senior Pastor, Cornerstone Global Methodist Church, OH

[Nathan E. Custer @nathanecuster]

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[Sana Ebrahimi Ledene @SanaELedene]

I listened to Erika Kirk’s full speech at the memorial, and I want to share a few thoughts that came to me while live streaming the event. This is not political.

First, I should say that I grew up as a Muslim in a Muslim country. I don’t know enough about Christianity to say if what I witnessed is rooted in faith or culture. But what struck me most was how, even though death is heavy and this was by nature a sad occasion, the entire event carried a celebratory spirit that honored life.

That contrast hit me deeply. In Islam, even though we believe that good people go to heaven, the relationship with God is taught through fear. Funerals are overwhelmingly sad, often filled with warnings of the terrifying first night in the grave. Growing up hearing that, and then witnessing people celebrate life, speak of God’s love, and remember someone through the impact he had on others; it felt so refreshing, so positive.

Second, I was profoundly moved by @MrsErikaKirk’s words. I cannot fathom the strength it takes to stand and deliver such a meaningful speech after losing the love of your life. But even more than that, the grace it takes to forgive the very person who destroyed your world. I cannot imagine myself standing on a stage, sending love to those who cheered your husband’s murder, or inviting others to spread God’s love in response because, as she said, “we do not respond to hate with hate.” That is powerful beyond words.

Again, I am ignorant when it comes to Christianity, but if this is what it truly embodies, then I am envious of those who get to experience that feeling.

[Nathan E. Custer @nathanecuster]

Relates to my sermon this coming Sunday but as usual David says it more eloquently than I will! https://t.co/H2pnRZXoDG

[Nathan E. Custer @nathanecuster]

@TheGrantHartley Same! Maybe: God creates potential for violence since necessary for “freedom” & happens when God is disobeyed; so “God’s fault” but only kind of. Then Bible author inspired to communicate this in his OWN words & paradigm eg. Mt.19:8-9 Jesus: “MOSES permitted…”

[Nathan E. Custer @nathanecuster]

@lwptah @ChildressWines @FairwayGreene Hahahaha!
Lance Pete: Trend-setting man of style

[Nathan E. Custer @nathanecuster]

@mayoungkin Independent label artist Sarah Sparks has some cool indie tracks like this one, 400 Years:
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[Bo Jackson Elite 2026 (Follina) @BJE2026Follina]

Today we get started with our winter training. Get familiar with these names, you'll be seeing them a lot more once next summer rolls around!!

[Nathan E. Custer @nathanecuster]

We keep trying to get ____ people to not hate ____ people (fill in the blanks). But world history shows we can ALL, ALWAYS, find SOME reason to hate people who are different than ourselves. ➡️ The problem is our spiritual evil, that requires a spiritual transformation.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

When given a choice between clever and kind, always choose kind.

[Jarrod Weiss @GreatWeissOne]

The past two days has shown that our Ss are more in tune & aware of what adults are doing and saying than many give credit.

It is critically important that we objectively talk with our students about the current state of our country. We owe it to them.

#sschhat #future

[Nathan E. Custer @nathanecuster]

The small birds at our feeder are having a blast this morning, despite cold sleety rain. I guess we all decide what will and will not bother us

[Nathan E. Custer @nathanecuster]

At first I thought these were rabbit tracks...and started ruminating about what kind of ninja-rabbit was climbing up snow covered trees...

[Nathan E. Custer @nathanecuster]

@BradleyHS I know this took literally hundreds of hours to prepare and execute and it was totally worth it! THANK YOU!!!!! Truly wonderful.

[Nathan E. Custer @nathanecuster]

@HilliardSchools @BradleyHS THANK YOU for the extraordinary dedication and amount of work this took!!!! That was such an honoring gift you gave these students and families!

[Hilliard Bradley Dugout Club @BradleyDugout]

This week, we honor #14 Pat Custer. @HBHSathletics @HBJaguarBSBL

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

When grandad picks up a guitar in a store and then performs an epic solo

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

“Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do.”

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[Spirit & Truth @SpiritTruthLife]

“Hosanna to the Son of David!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
Matthew 21:9

[Nathan E. Custer @nathanecuster]

Holy Week starts tomorrow with Palm Sunday worship! "See" you tomorrow!

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