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@JaceFrederick This is why it hurts so much to be missing DDV, Ant, and potentially Ayo; plus having Naz's shoulder affecting his shot. We are an elite shooting team (and thus equipped to beat the Spurs), but we won't be an elite shooting team in this series.

How do you score 55 against Wemby and co? A couple fast break buckets and an all-time jump shooting exhibition

Agreed. We need a strong counter-cultural catechesis for our girls and young women in the glory and goodness of true femininity.

Don't want to say I called it, but I called it. #wolves #timberwolves #twolves

@JonKrawczynski I'm calling lots of minutes for Jaylen Clark who surprises us and makes a real difference. I'm also calling one big game from Mike Conley, who plays way more minutes than he should. Wolves win. Heard it hear first.

Ayo Dosunmu has been a breakthrough player in the playoffs for the Wolves. Calf injuries are nothing to mess with, though. A gutting loss for the Wolves. The mountain just got steeper.

This is the most detailed MRI scan of an unborn baby. At just 20 weeks, she is moving, turning her head, kicking—even standing. Her beating heart is also visible. Human life is a miracle.

Can the gospel rescue a foster kid who was abused, committed violent crime, and was imprisoned? Is it strong enough for that? Apparently, one Christian University isn't confident it is. [The person in question is a friend and a mentor to my son]. christianscholars.com/when-risk-over…

@JonKrawczynski Agreed!

Julius Randle was really, really good last night. Those two 3s he hit early kept the bottom from completely falling out. Then he went bulky ball in the 2nd and had some timely defense against Jokic.

@PastorPWMartin Also, how many people are part of your church? And is it urban, suburban, or rural?

Pastor, what do you find is the most effective electronic way to stay in touch with church members?

Anthony Edwards + Kevin Garnett embrace

More thoughts on my last post... Young men, especially those who are bold, serious about truth, and eager to defend the church, hear this carefully. Some of you have discovered that the Bible contains sharp rebukes, public confrontations, and strong language against error. You see Jesus say, “Get behind me, Satan,” and Paul opposing Peter to his face, and something in you says, “Finally, this justifies the way I’ve been speaking.” But you are in danger of learning the wrong lesson. Yes, Scripture contains moments of severe public rebuke, but those moments are not a blank check for harshness. They are not permission to speak recklessly, to humiliate, or to enjoy tearing others down in the name of “boldness.” The same Bible that records sharp words also commands: “The Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone… correcting his opponents with gentleness.” (2 Timothy 2:24–25) “Speak the truth in love.” (Ephesians 4:15) “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression… restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself.” (Galatians 6:1) If your version of “faithfulness” has no place for gentleness, patience, and self-examination, it is not biblical, it is incomplete at best, and sinful at worst. You are also quoting apostles without reckoning with what made them trustworthy. Jesus knew hearts perfectly, Paul was uniquely appointed to guard the gospel itself, and neither spoke out of insecurity, pride, or a desire to win arguments. Can you say the same? Because Scripture also says: “The anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” (James 1:20) It is entirely possible to say true things in a way that is deeply un-Christlike. And if we’re honest, some of you are not grieved over sin, you are energized by the chance to call it out. You are not weeping like Paul did over those in error (Philippians 3:18); you are sharpening your words for the next public takedown. That is not courage, it's immaturity dressed up as conviction. Yes, there is a place for public rebuke when sin is public and dangerous. But even then, the goal is never to crush, it is to restore, to protect, and to honor Christ. “Let all that you do be done in love.” (1 Corinthians 16:14) So examine yourself. Do you speak this way reluctantly or eagerly? Are you aiming to restore, or to win? Is your tone shaped by love, or by frustration and pride? Be bold, the church needs men who will stand on truth. But tremble while you speak. Because the line between faithful rebuke and sinful harshness is thinner than you think, and far too many are crossing it while quoting Bible verses to justify themselves.

If Jesus' Resurrection Were A Hoax

Chuck Norris isn’t dead, he’s just sleeping. One day, he will rise again with a new and glorious body. This isn’t a Chuck Norris Joke. It’s the truth. Because of his saviour: Jesus.

“In a thousand pulpits the gospel is reduced to a plaintive with a vague promise, held together by a bit of advice.” -Paul Scherer (1965)

Everyone wants to act like they are David facing their own Goliath. I think we we would do better to think of ourselves as Jacob facing our own Esau. Maybe instead of slinging stones we should wrestle with God in prayer.

As a leader, nothing's been better for my own soul or the encouragement of those I lead than to own and confess my own failures as a leader. How can I expect my congregants, children, or wife to be humble about their mistakes and repentant of their sin if I’m not about my own?

@SlowToWrite Are you okay if I have empathy for you?

American Christians, please remember that mercy is a Christian virtue. Please show mercy to your Canadian brothers. Please.

Season after season, as a college student, single adult, husband, father, sufferer, and pastor, I've found the Bible continually... wise encouraging illumining challenging relevant reliable healing hopeful insightful and beautiful It is irreplaceable.

... who are tempted by the opportunity to dramatically point the finger in order to put their own self-righteousness on public display. In others words, the targets are the Grievance party, the spiritually weak." (4/4)

The targets are those who are prone to gossip around coffee tables laid out with home baked cookies and bone China tea cups. The targets are those whose pride can be stoked into playing the role of lead prosecutor ... (3/4)

Came across the quote from "When the Sheep Turn Against the Shepherd" (Steven Jones). It needs to be read: "Be sure of this, like any predator, those who have crept in unnoticed will go after the weak sheep first. (1/3)