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Pastor, if you wish you had another’s ability or influence, recall the ability God has gifted you for the flourishing of his church. buff.ly/vxEMB23
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When stepping into the holy space of sorrow, words carry risk, while presence and nearness offer a comfort that will be remembered forever. buff.ly/4KnQ5g2
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I’ve only ever cried once at school. It was in kindergarten, and it wasn’t because I’d cut myself or wanted to go home or didn’t like the snack. It was because of a marshmallow tower. You might've done this project at some point too.🧵
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You take toothpicks and use marshmallows as connectors, seeing who can build the tallest tower. I’m not really sure what this is supposed to teach kids. Architecture? Logic? Construction?
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But I’ve been forced to do it a time or two throughout my school career, and it’s never been my favorite.
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“Teach us to pray,” the disciples asked Jesus, and in response, he said, “When you pray, say this . . .”🧵
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The prayer he gave us—addressed to our Father, yearning for God’s kingdom, pleading for daily sustenance and forgiveness—is the perfect summation of a heart that desires to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness (Luke 11:1–4).
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When our formulas fail, or when God's answer to our pleas for relief is "not right now" or "not in the way you hoped," we can be confident these are gifts that will ultimately show God’s power being perfected in our weakness. buff.ly/IIfIC8x
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If they know I am experiencing comfort and peace in the middle of my cancer, their hearts pause even further, at least for a moment, to hear the story of God’s comforting love in Christ. buff.ly/075uM8y
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Christian living requires remaining ever aware of, and relying on, our Good Shepherd for his tender and gracious care in our lives and in the lives of our fellow sheep. buff.ly/ugH9TmB
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I’ve come to see that prayer is more than expressing the feelings I have in the moment. It’s also a way of drawing near to God so that he can shape the feelings I ought to have. buff.ly/RmmNtfu
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As a pastor, I frequently feel inadequate. That I don’t measure up. That I am unqualified. On more than one occasion, I have asked God why he doesn’t tap someone else more gifted and competent to pick up the mantle. If you are a pastor, have you ever questioned your calling?🧵
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Can’t we all just get along?
Christians everywhere recognize the value of Holy Communion as a reminder of what Jesus has done. But author Timothy Shorey believes Jesus intends the meal to do more than simply remind.🧵
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In these divisive and rancorous days—and as we see the Day of the Lord approaching—This helps us understand that participating in Communion is not for when every believer gets along and shares everything in common, but for when we don’t—so that, by the power of the gospel, we can
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When your significance feels in question, recall with certainty that you belong to the living God who chose to make himself known. buff.ly/fWFkooo
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In this excerpt, John and Jena Starke show how the purpose of the Sabbath is distinctly found in following Christ, which may end up having a destabilizing effect on the lives of a Christian. buff.ly/Ksh3Ifz
