Tonetta Collins

Speaker. Iron Sharpener. Woman of God. Lover of Life. Epitome of Imperfection. Grateful for Grace. Tonetta Collins - Check me out on Google+, YouTube & FB

[Beth Moore @BethMooreLPM]

I’m perplexed by leaders who grow harsher, more legalistic and less compassionate in their older years. It seems, at least to my understanding, to go against the grain of aging for a person walking with the Lord.

Unless there is hardness of heart caused by resentment, bitterness, jealousy, perversity or the like, the aging grow in holiness marked by humility and gentleness.

Fact is, we’ve seen too much sin, weakness and failure in ourselves and received too much grace and mercy to be otherwise. Think, for example, of the scene in John 8 where people are ready to stone the adulterous woman. Jesus says, OK, let the one without sin cast the first stone. And you know how the story goes. They drop those stones, one by one, and walk away starting with the older ones. Why? Because they know the length, breadth and depth of their own sins and failures.

Think of James 3:13 where he draws a direct connection between wisdom and gentleness, the latter indicating not powerlessness or eroding convictions but power and conviction submitted to the control and wise restraint of the Holy Spirit.

Gentleness is also fruit of the Holy Spirit. Jesus described himself as gentle. Though he was utterly sinless, he was deeply compassionate, having been tempted in all ways.

Harshness, extremism and a condemning spirit are ill-fitting to the aging in Christ. I have no desire to name names or cast stones or I’m no different from those I find baffling. I just want to say we’re greatly helped by an honest and frequent examination of our own hearts to see if they are growing in tenderness and compassion or in the hardness of unresolved character issues.

[Rosalind "Roz" Brewer @SpelmanPres]

We are thrilled to announce MacKenzie Scott’s $38M gift to Spelman College.  This unrestricted gift ensures Spelman is future-ready and mission true! Transformative investments like this strengthen student success and make a world-class education more accessible than ever. It is an investment in both our present and our future as we continue to produce change-making global leaders.  #Spelman #HBCU #StudentSuccess #EquityinEducation #ThrivingTogether

[John-Henry Westen @JhWesten]

BREAKING: Pope Leo today: "Someone who says I’m against abortion but is in favor of the death penalty is not really pro-life."

[Suzie rizzio @Suzierizzo1]

A nine year old Speaks out at NewYork town hall with the State Attorney’s General Present! This was one amazing speech! He’s definitely a young Obama and will probably be President one day just watch! 👇👇👇👍👍👍👊💪👇

[Love Music @khnh80044]

This 15 year old boy shocked everyone at the train station 🥹❤️

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Barack Obama just ripped to shreds the hypocrisy of MAGA voters and Donald Trump. This is amazing

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: Video of President Obama singing "Amazing Grace" as a eulogy ten years ago today is going mega-viral. This is what American greatness actually looks like.

[Tonetta Collins @ToneCollins]

@Damaan4u33 Hmmmm. Let’s try it.

[Tonetta Collins @ToneCollins]

@tommyboy0690 Very true

[Tonetta Collins @ToneCollins]

Psalm 138 NIV—I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your… https://t.co/LNiakdNPwe via @biblegateway

[Tonetta Collins @ToneCollins]

@Apple Thank you for resolving the issue. I missed the WHOLE month of December and EOY close out but I did receive the replacement.

[Tonetta Collins @ToneCollins]

@Apple Multiple calls. Repeated transfers. Repair shop hung up on me after asking to escalate. @UPS wouldn’t take claim. I can’t believe this is how you treat customers! I work 2 jobs, both negatively impacted by absent laptop. It’s year end!! Help!

[Tonetta Collins @ToneCollins]

@Apple 15 days. 12/6 I took my MacBook to the Genius Bar to be repaired. They kept it w/a return ship date of 12/9. @UPS says it was left at front desk & I signed for it at 4:39pm. Campus closed & I was across town. Sent security video. No RESOLUTION still. Missing work. Help!

[Tonetta Collins @ToneCollins]

@RealTalkKim True

[Tonetta Collins @ToneCollins]

@lindztagram @SixTripleEight @netflix Beautifully told story. Grateful for those who had the courage and fortitude to serve during that time.

[Tonetta Collins @ToneCollins]

@Apple Day 14. 12/6 I left my MacBook at the Apple Store for repair to be returned on 12/9. @UPS driver said I signed but bldg/campus was closed. I sent security video. I am disgruntled at this point w/no resolve. I can’t work. RESOLUTION NEEDED!!

[Osamuskwasis Roan @Nativetoday_]

I don't know why this hasn't received more publicity, but this fifty-foot sculpture was unveiled recently in South Dakota.
It's called 'Dignity' and was done by artist Dale Lamphere to honor the women of the Sioux Nation.

[ChristinaProenzaColes @ProenzaColes]

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a scientist at the NIH, helped develop the Covid vaccine that has saved countless lives. Now a professor of immunology & infectious diseases at Harvard, her work also led to the 1st monoclonal antibody treatment that was authorized by the FDA.

[Tonetta Collins @ToneCollins]

@biblewayatlanta and @UrbanConnectAtlanta are proud partners of @SlaterPBSA

[T.H. Slater Elementary School @SlaterPBSA]

We are truly grateful and appreciate for our actively engaged business partners, Bible Way Christian Ministries, HNTB, Acceptance Insurance, Faith Community Christian & New Generation Baptist Churches!! Thank you partners! #Appreciative @JovanDM @SlaterPBSA @SEM_PBSA

[T.H. Slater Elementary School @SlaterPBSA]

We are truly grateful and appreciate for our actively engaged business partners, Bible Way Christian Ministries, HNTB, Acceptance Insurance, Faith Community Christian & New Generation Baptist Churches!! Thank you partners! #Appreciative @JovanDM @SlaterPBSA @SEM_PBSA