As followers of Jesus, we cannot fall into thinking that certain issues don't matter because you're not personally affected. Politics that do not care about our neighbors is against the way of Jesus.

College should be more about fit than finances. As one of the first in the country to prioritize expanding financial aid for low- and middle-income families, since 2019 The Rice Investment has awarded $651.6M to help make education more accessible. bit.ly/3ZbcycG

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on the fact that the journey of our democracy is difficult and ongoing – and the distance is short between peril and possibility. But we must keep it going. Our march toward a more perfect union continues.

Vouchers are a scam. That’s why Greg Abbott and his billionaire donors are calling vouchers “Education Savings Accounts” and using misleading messaging like “school choice.” Don’t let them fool you: voucher scams hurt you and help the wealthy few. #txlege

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People worth standing 25 hrs and 5 min for: Widows: Seniors relying on Social Security to survive. Orphans: Kids depending on school meals to eat. Sojourners: Migrant families seeking safety. Poor: Those who need aid for food and medicine. Keep standing for them.

Let’s get in Good Trouble.

"I hear what people say. Duke this, Duke that. Duke's great. Jon Scheyer is awesome. But don't sleep on Houston." Kelvin Sampson dropping BARS postgame

Duke had a 92.7% chance to win with 1:26 left in the game, according to ESPN. Houston went on an 11-1 run in the final 1:14 to fuel a comeback for the ages and send the Cougars to the National Championship 🤯

WHAT DID WE JUST WITNESS 😱 #MarchMadness

If you're a lawmaker or Baptist who knows anything about this, my DMs are open and I would love to talk to you. Happy to keep it on-backround or off-record. Signed, A guy who has spent a fair bit of time covering Baptist sex abuses in Houston #txlege

The Holy See is willing to help enemies meet, so they may look each other in the eye and so people may be given back the dignity they deserve: the dignity of peace. With heart in hand, I say to the leaders of nations: let us meet; let us dialogue; let us negotiate!

Hi Bluestone Lane! Can y'all send me a DM? I want to give y'all some feedback but not pit the location on blast.

The powerful weapons used in modern wars threaten to lead us to a barbarism greater than that of the past. In the name of human dignity and international law, I repeat to those in positions of responsibility what Pope Francis used to say: 'War is always a defeat!' And with Pope

With a charismatic host and charming book readings and reviews, the hit series “Reading Rainbow” stands as a beacon of children’s literature. bit.ly/4678fmH

"If you’re going to spend time online listening to theological voices, my counsel is to seek out those who most act like Jesus, even when they are tackling tricky topics. Fire is fine, but follow the fruit." Steve Bezner

I’m far less interested in making culture like Jesus than I am in making Christians like Jesus.

Such a important word from my friend Steve Bezner! 🙂

We grieve the loss of life in Australia and hold close those affected by violence against Jewish communities. This tragedy is a reminder that religiously motivated hatred and violence continue to cause real harm. Research in the US shows Jewish & Muslim communities remain

This team #GoOwls👐