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EddyJakesJr

@EddyJakesJr

Associate Pastor, Biblical Apologist, Black emerging and evolving Theologian , Father, Husband.

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We are in an environment and climate where emotional exhaustion, fatigue, and anxiety are running higher than we might care to admit, and for some to even own. It is vitally important to set boundaries and manage expectations, both for yourself and from others. Overcommitment can

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As preachers we do the best we can to prepare a message that connects, is concise, and has a strong call to action.

We pray, pour hours into study, write several iterations, and preach it to others via conversation. This is all good and needed.

But sometimes the best and only

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In some instances and in some circles in Pentecostal tribes, viewing intellectual pursuits is seen as a threat to genuine faith. This perspective often hinders the development of critical thinking and a deeper understanding of theological concepts and leads to compromises in

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As a preacher and a pastor, called to be faithful in the teaching of the Scriptures, and in an effort to so theology well, I was taught early on to approach the Sacred Text with humility and a willingness to learn. I had to come to learn that my own biases, beliefs, and

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Genuine coaching, where one is actually ICF certified and trained involves a relationship between the coach and the client that is ironically similar to what takes place in Spiritual Direction between the Director and the Directee. The main responsibility for growth and

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The zeitgeist, the 'spirit of the age' and the Holy Spirit, are ever at odds. Make no mistake.

The challenge right now is that some don't know the difference.

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The last place for intellectual laziness is the preaching pulpit. Spiritual formation demands the sacred task of doing theology well. The Holy Spirit doesn't 'download' critical thinking skills or analytical reasoning skills anymore than He brushes your teeth in the morning. It

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Mark Chironna(@markchironna) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As Pentecostals we love to speak of 'breakthrough' and 'the anointing of the breaker'...they are potent concepts from the prophet Micah 2:12-13...

Theologically, it is a profoundly hopeful promise to the remnant that God will overturn their captivity and restore them to a place

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Matt (or Matthew) Cook(@itsMatthewCook) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If we can disagree on how to interpret the creation story,

If we can disagree on whether the flood was global, local, or allegorical,

If we can disagree on eschatology,

why can't we disagree about LGBTQ+ inclusion & affirmation?

Why is that issue a non-negotiable?

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Mark Chironna(@markchironna) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The late Eugene Peterson, as well as Walter Brueggemann have said, “prayer brings everything to speech”. If we start where we are in our current reality, giving voice the the many voices in our psyche demanding our attention, we then allow the Spirit to enlighten us as to where

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Just a reminder that I block anyone who says there's zero evidence for God.

Why? Because it's dumb. Stop saying it.

If you mean you're not not aware of any evidence, say that.

If you mean you're not convinced by the evidence, say that.

If you mean you don't understand why

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EddyJakesJr(@EddyJakesJr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Knowing Jesus Better.....Every Day is Mind Blowing.

I Saw HIM Today in Judges 2. It was HIM JESUS Who Brought out Isreal Personally by HIS Victorious Right ✋.
I Saw JESUS Today as Mighty Warrior Great in Battle.

It was HIM WHO drowned Pharaoh personally in the Red sea.

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JUST A TIP.
Never be embarrassed to
struggle. There is absolutely
no shame in working hard to
get to where you want to be.

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EddyJakesJr(@EddyJakesJr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Lord Said to me This Morning in His Meeting Time in His Presence.

Tell The Righteous It Shall be Well with Them.

Isa 3 v 10

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