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Author: Paul Mignard
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I Am Pagliacci
Man goes to doctor. Says he’s depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctors says “Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up.” Man bursts into tears. Says…
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Wasted Energy
“I used to argue with others who didn’t believe women could preach and pastor. So much energy wasted. Nowadays, I just train and provide opportunities for women to preach in our congregation. And when they do, hearts re changed, Jesus is glorified and the church is edified.” Pastor @richvillodas The happenings over at the SBC have…
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Judith
“Your strength is not in numbers, nor does your might depend upon the powerful. You are God of the lowly, helper of those of little account, supporter of the weak, protector of those in despair, savior of those without hope. Please, please, God of my father, God of the heritage of Israel, Master of heaven…
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Proposed Truth
Posted by Jeremy Jenkins over on @allthings.allpeople “When you make room for all “truth” you end up with none. My friends and I had just walked out of a Baha’i temple when that thought crossed my mind. I’ve been in a lot of places the world deems spiritual and religious. And surrounded at that moment by…
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Never Before
“Never before, in the history of humanity, had a more diverse group of people gathered and been welcomed, loved and accepted that the early Christian church.” @rainnwilson on the @russellmoore show I never expected to see Rainn Wilson on the Russell Moore show but it was a delightful conversation. We’re far apart on our ideology but there’s a…
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We’ll Miss You Tim
“Engage but be different. Invest, don’t just consume. Forget about your reputation. Seeketh great things for thyself? Seek them not.” @timkellernyc in his last recorded message to Redeemer Church My drawing schedule is *packed* at the moment but I’d be remiss if I didn’t take the time to make mention of Tim Keller. I’ve drawn him…
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What Are you Waiting For?
“The world desperately needs your creative gifts. It needs your art and your passion. It’s longing for what you have stirring inside of you. What are you waiting for? Summon the courage. Embrace the shifts. Go forth and conquer!” William Warren from his new book “The Conquering Creative: 9 Shifts to Build an !Unstoppable Creative…
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All Art is Art
“All art is art. A song is a song, a sketch is a sketch, a sidewalk full of chalk drawings is a sidewalk full of chalk drawings. The matter isn’t whether these things bear some sort of measurable amount of beauty; rather, it’s whether the art helps us name that which is ineffable.” “It’s whether…
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Please Be Here
“I see people die every week. Often they tell their regrets. Please. I plead with you. Live deeply. You may be young now but it goes. Fast. It is a breath. Do not waste time on everyone else’s vision for you. I know it is not this easy. In all the ways you can, please…
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The Man on the Middle Cross
On what basis are you here (in heaven?) “The Man on the middle cross said I could come.” @alistair_begg_truthforlife
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You Do Not Have to Be Shiny
When we see we have a Good Shepherd, we don’t have to shove our way to significance. In Jesus’ flock, you do not have to be shiny to be seen. He seeks out the struggling,not the strong. This is a flock where you do not have to fight to be found. @kjramseywrites from her book “Common Courage” So…I received this book in…
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The Hard Drive & Your Heart
Some of you have downloaded Jesus to the hard drive of your head, but don’t know Him in the intimacy of your heart. @rgallaty from the sermon “Be Still and Know” at @longhollow So this sermon blew up a little bit on twitter. 🤦🏻♂️ I don’t know, I don’t want to get into it. Anyway, I watched…
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The Angel at Bochim
Judges 2 The Pattern of Sin and Judgement “The angel of the Lord went up from Gilgal to Bochim and said, “I brought you out of Egypt and led you into the land I had promised to your ancestors. I also said: I will never break my covenant with you. You are not to make…
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Church on Christmas
So if you have Church on Christmas Day you’re putting ministry and “offerings” over family. And if you don’t have church on Christmas Day it’s bcuz you preach “comfortable Christianity” and prioritize opening gifts over celebrating Jesus. Man it’s rough out here!! LOL @brianmbullock I need to point out that I’m *not* in professional ministry.…
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A General Observation
I’m a church historian and theologian who teaches leadership courses. Please indulge a general observation. Pastors who really enjoy theology should probably read a few more leadership books. And pastors who really enjoy leadership should probably read a few more theology books. NATHAN A FINN from Twitter So I was digging *deep* into my ideas…
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David – The Weak Became Strong
My sketch notes from the 9-11-2022 service at Thomas Road Baptist Church. You can download the pdf below! 👇🏻
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The Non-Anxious Pastor
A quote from Pastor TREY from his book “The Non-Anxious Pastor:” ************************************ I never truly dealt with the root problems of my anxiety because it always seemed to benefit me. Stress turned me into a straight-A student. Fear of failure gave me the ability to consume and create content at a very high level. My…
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You are Here Devotional
Busyness can be a disguise for self-sufficiency and pride. Prioritizing prayer requires humility. It requires recognizing that we not in control and we need to lay it all down and trust in Jesus. Chris Spradley (@youarehere_devotional ) from his book “You are Here: A Discipleship Devotional for Marking the Growth and Development of Your Christian Walk.”…
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Jonathan Pokluda on Martyrs
The apostle Paul entered heaven to the cheers of those he martyred. That’s how the Gospel works. Jonathan Pokluda Man if that’s not a quote I don’t know what is. Granted, Jonathan doesn’t credit for it but in the same spirit; I’m sure whoever said it first is happy to see Christ glorified through it…
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Justin Khoe on Sabbath
“You will sabbath by choice or by force. What do I mean? If you don’t choose to enter into the rhythms ordained by God in creation, if you continually violate this law of nature, eventually sickness, disease or burnout will force your body to take the rest God designed it to enjoy.” Justin Khoe on…
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Tim Keller on Better Discourse
“Never describe the view of an opponent in a way he or she will not own. Rather describe their view so they say, ‘I couldn’t have put it better myself.’ Only then should proceed to refute the view. If instead you caricature your opponent — you persuade no one.” Tim Keller on Twitter If I…
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Ruslan on Schooling
“As Christians, we cannot have a victim mentality. We cannot go out and look for things to be persecuted by. That is not helpful nor is it healthy.” @ruslankd from a reaction video in response to an interview by Allie Stuckey with Kirk Cameron on the topic of homeschooling. Phew – ok that byline was a…
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Mr. Rogers on Love
“Love isn’t a state of perfect caring. It is an active noun like ‘struggle.’ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.” Mr. Fred Rogers I know personally that only loving or accepting people when they act in a manner that you…
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Garrett Kell on what people need
“Pastors, in your sermons, don’t give the people a political hot-take, a stand-up comedy routine, a story time fairy tale, a theological lecture, a moralistic message, a shame-filled scolding, or a feel-good motivational speech. They need more. They need Jesus. Give them Jesus.” Pastor @j.garrett.kell on twitter I feel like churches and pastors have an impossible task…
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C.S. Lewis on Desire
“If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probably explanation is that I was made for another world.” C.S. Lewis How do I not have more C.S. Lewis quotes here? I could literally make an entire account out of quoting “The Screwtape Letters.” 🤔
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Ray Chang on Identity
“There are a ton of studies out there that show that political identities are a greater source of ones identity than their religion or ethnicity. The average Christian in the U.S. worships a donkey or an elephant more than the lamb of God. And the rising generation is taking note of this.” @raychang502 speaking to @heatherthompsonday on the @viraljesuspod…
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Brady Boyd on Success
“Jesus did not speak English, was never married and had no children, did not own a home, and died an early death, abandoned by his closest friends. In other words, very little about his life measures up to our ideas of success. Maybe, we are the ones who need to redefine success.” @pastorbradyboyd on twitter There’s…
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Charles Spurgeon on Pancakes
“There is hardship in everything, except in eating pancakes.” Charles Spurgeon I don’t know what else to add to this. 🤷♂️ I usually have pancakes after a long run on Saturday morning. Personally, I like the Bisquick gluten-free pancakes, not because I’m gluten-free but I really like that you can’t over mix it. Plus I…
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Russell Moore on those in Ecclesial Power
“To those of you who have been bullied and intimidated, had your names and your reputations destroyed by those in ecclesial power because you spoke up about abuse, or stood with those who did: Jesus is far better than this. And he’s watching. Goodbye to all of that.” @russellmoore on Twitter I know these tweets (and…
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Rebecca McLaughlin on the Truth
“If any church, denomination, or organization cannot survive the disclosure of the truth, it should disband. If any Christian leader’s reputation cannot survive the disclosure of the truth, they should step down. Jesus Christ will build his church. He doesn’t depend on coverups.” @rebecc_mclaugh on Twitter I don’t know if there’s much to add to this.…