Jack Patterson

Jesus follower. Husband. Daddy. "Papa".
Pastor of Guest Services @eastviewchurch.
Coffee addict. Guitarist wannabe.

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,
but the Lord tests the #heart.

A friend is always #loyal,
and a brother is born to help in time of need.

A #cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
#Proverbs 17

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

Pride leads to disgrace,
but with #humility comes #wisdom.

Without wise #leadership, a nation falls;
there is safety in having many advisers.

The Lord detests people with crooked hearts,
but he delights in those with #integrity.
Proverbs 11

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

“Above all else, #guardyourheart,
for everything you do flows from it.”
Proverbs 4:23

One of my faves. I counseled my kids and others with this #wisdom, but need to say it to MYSELF more regularly.

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

@SuaveBeauty - hey, I loved this scent but now can’t find it. (And my wife really loved it!)
Does it no longer exist or is there a new fragrance name that is same thing? 🤷‍♂️😊

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

Your well-being, and ultimately your ministry, mean nothing when you don’t embrace the love that motivated you to this calling in the first place. https://t.co/axbJYo4UM4

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

#MerryChrismas! 🎄
But the angel said to them,
“#DoNotBeAfraid.
I bring you #goodnews of great #joy
that will be for ALL the people.”
Luke 2
#notjustanybaby

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

Don’t be #selfish;
don’t try to #impress others.
#BeHumble,
thinking of OTHERS as better than yourselves.

Live clean, innocent lives
as children of God,
shining like bright lights in a world
full of crooked and perverse people.
Philippians 2
#letyourlightshine

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

Whatever happens,
conduct yourselves in a manner
worthy of the gospel of Christ.

#standfirm
Philippians 1

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

@witzigdg About spit out my coffee…a couple times! 😂
Thanks for sharing!

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

Blessed are those who #trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their #hope and confidence.

The human heart is the most #deceitful of all things, and desperately #wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?
Jeremiah 17

No, don’t #trustyourheart …

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

Only two chapters in, but this…ahem, less-young 😏 …reader is appreciating it!
“Devote the back half of your life to #serving others with your #wisdom. Get old sharing the things you believe are most important.”
#StrengthtoStrength by @arthurbrooks

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

Some things never change. We want God’s #mercy, but we don’t want to admit our guilt.

“…my faithless people, come home to me again, for I am merciful. I will not be angry with you forever.

Only acknowledge your guilt.

I, the Lord, have spoken!”
Jeremiah 3

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

#therewillcomeaday …🙏
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and
#death shall be no more,
neither shall there be mourning,
nor crying,
nor #pain anymore,
for the former things have passed away.”
Revelation 21

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

So many of us have “mountains” we want to see moved.

Give us #strength, O Lord!
Give us #endurance!
🙏

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

Jesus doesn’t force his way into our lives.
He WANTS to have a #relationship with us!

Open the door. Let Jesus in.
Share a leisurely meal, get to know Him.

Revelation 3

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

Anyone else struggling to #takeheart? 🙋‍♂️

Seems like the amount of trouble is just too much sometimes.

Jesus said this RIGHT BEFORE he was arrested (although innocent), mocked, flogged and crucified. (Gulp)

Our suffering is real, & painful.
But, Jesus HAS overcome! 💪🙏

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

Don’t let your hearts be troubled.
Trust in God, and #trust also in me.

I am #theway, the #truth, & the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.

If you love me, obey my commandments.

No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.”
- Jesus (John 14)

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

IF…you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.
THEN…you will know the truth, and
the #truth will set you free.”
- Jesus (John 8)

Tell the truth. BE truthful. All the time.

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

When you are *for* the people you lead and serve, and want the *best* for them, that pulls you and them forward to a hopeful future. https://t.co/pm2cJt5drY # via @danreiland

[Jack Patterson @pastorjackp]

Feel #rejected, by friends, family or coworkers? #CometoJesus - humbly - and he will not reject you!

“I am the bread of #life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be #thirsty.”
(Spiritually speaking)

- Jesus (John 6)