Every day we get to chose whether to give the microphone to hope or fear. The choice we make is the life we will lead.

If no one has told you today, I’m glad you’re here. This world is lucky to have you. You’re great, just the way you are🤟🏼

I used to feel unsure about contacting people when their loved one died, especially if I hadn’t talked to them in awhile. But now I know that you always want to hear from people. I don’t care if I’ve known them for 20 years or 20 minutes. Every message has meant the world.

Only 12 chapters in the New Testament don’t have a reference to the Old Testament. Twelve.

So excited the Advent season is drawing near. The good news of Advent is not that we are faithful in our waiting (we often aren't) but that God is faithful in his coming.

Good afternoon, Butterball. First of all I’d like to say what a wonderful service you provide. Stuffing should be stuffed inside the turkey, am I correct? Otherwise we'd have to call it something else, wouldn't we?

This is what severe winter looks like in Western Oregon. What is your weather today?

I’m being inspired and stretched by Christianity Today’s advent readings. Today’s quote: “Justice and judgement are two sides of the same coin.”

Punt Michael Dickson to the Pro Bowl! 🦵 #ProBowlVote by retweeting! 🗳

I have often been disappointed with the church; I have seldom been disappointed with Jesus. Correspondingly I have often been surprised by Jesus; I have seldom been surprised by the church.

It’s an unwed woman who carries God. It’s the pagans from the East who recognize God. It’s the workers in the field who hear from God. It’s the marginalized neighborhood who welcomes God. It’s God who chooses the lowly and the broken to rise. Christmas is here. Let hope in.

One sign you’ve encountered God is you walk with a limp, not a strut.

When was the last time you knew you were loved by God?

If Jesus defeated death, he can defeat what is in you that you don’t seem to be able to defeat.

I received business card for my new ministry today. I’m enjoying my role on a dynamic group of leaders who care about the mission of the church.

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