René Velarde

Theology and Intercultural Studies @ Fuller Seminary | Fitness Enthusiast | Passionately Curious—I ask questions seeking to help communities flourish.

[René Velarde @renevelarde]

Just posted a photo @ Palo Alto, California https://t.co/sEBJdQFkom

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Just posted a photo @ Menlo Park, California https://t.co/O8Nbmget7p

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It seems the racist royal family, Christian nationalism, salt bae, and Christ Jesus are all trending on twitter. For a second there, I thought I was back in 2019.

[René Velarde @renevelarde]

To my White brothers and sisters who are beginning to see, here are four questions that may help with your next steps for the long journey ahead. https://t.co/0PYHDRTD7l

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God, forgive our habitual silence and our turning away from the least of these-the marginalized. As we do to the marginalized, we do to you. Here we are, Jesus; still denying we know you, hiding in self-preservation, watching you gasp for breath from a safe distance. #GeorgeFloyd

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@JohnTEvans1 @pattylill Haha I am glad you have new relationships, and I too am sad I’m not there to be with you all. The book @pattylill recommenced is great. Let me know if you have any questions as you listen through it. I’d love to hear your perspective on it as well. Love you brother.

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What sort of society do we have when society has to police the police for the sake of establishing justice and human dignity? #Breonnataylor #AhmaudArbery #eyesthatsee #earsthathear

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@JohnTEvans1 @pattylill ...the necessary holistic transformation. If you don’t find yourself around many people of color, go find them. If they’re not coming into our churches, ask why. Reorienting our lifestyles to be within proximity of people of color (to befriend them) is difficult, but catalytic.

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@__mjn That's what I think I heard.

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@JambaJuice Are you still waiving delivery fees?

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When the words you use to identify yourself are in conflict with each other: Mexico, America, Jesus, and the Church. https://t.co/jNrXSP0rG5

[René Velarde @renevelarde]

There is no Godly morality without empathy. To “love our neighbor as ourselves” we must actually see our neighbor - if we don’t distinguish our differences, we will misapply what it means to love... Thoughts sparked by Melinda Gates’ new book. Highly recommend.

[René Velarde @renevelarde]

Oh hey, Twitter, long time no see. I’m not sure if your social media feed tends to look like mine, but I wrote something we used in Chapel this week @fullerseminary as a response to what's been filling up my feed. https://t.co/RiGX4qw5YF

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People will forget what you do and what you say, but remember how you make them feel
-Maya Angelou

[René Velarde @renevelarde]

@pattylill @johnmarkmc What coffee shop, bro?

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Last day of an incredible time on the island. Feeling ready to go home and sad to leave all at… https://t.co/MA8P5GhSM3

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Anyone have a really good book recommendation? What's made an impression on you, and why? #toomanybookstoread #fiction #nonfiction

[René Velarde @renevelarde]

@PaulWhoTweets so happy for you man! Congrats!!!!!

[René Velarde @renevelarde]

I haven't worn one of these in a long time (I think since I moved West). I'm thinking of and missing my PA family! Hope it's warming up!!