Jamie Read

"Our churches tend to live on a starvation diet of personal affirmation. Let's risk a more generous tone of delight in one another" Is this a particularly British trait? Tonnes more wise counsel from @rayortlund that I wish I'd heard long ago.

@EricNelsOrtlund Please do recommend!

@EricNelsOrtlund I regret not learning Hebrew. How can you rectify that when you're in the thick of pastoral ministry?

A tale of two leaders. In this case, a picture truly is worth 1,000 words.

If you were sick, poor, sexually damaged, or paralyzed by guilt and shame, Jesus would move toward you and tell you what nobody else would: you matter. . What if all churches became known for the same?

'Honesty begets honesty' @SamAllberry

I was asked to share 3 truths for trainee pastors. What should they know about evangelism...

@rayortlund Praying for its recovery - and yours!

The neglected ministry of encouragement! Specific and sincere words of life to another image-bearing creature in this life-sucking world that is constantly beating us down—not to mention our own internal thought world with all its accusations and belittlings.

@dansteel77 @MRCOxford @SamAllberry @rayortlund @TGC Glad to know I'm not the only one riding in the slip stream from that podcast. I'm starting a new series - 'Distinctive' this Sunday (Jn. 13:31) cos I'm so persuaded by the need to connect what we believe with what we do.

Excited to start this new series @MRCOxford on Sun. Why do we (say we) believe something + then fail to let it shape us / create a gospel culture in our churches? A verse each week. ~ Inspired by @SamAllberry + @rayortlund's excellent @tgc podcast: open.spotify.com/show/2gjO1xAJV…

Let's start saying it and keep saying it, until we start doing it.

"There was night before Christmas." A new poem, and a chance to read chapter 1 of my new book — check it out: youtu.be/6OHYB4bQNl4

Preach it brother!

@ChrisHowles Rule? What rule?! I think this looks great fun! What did the locals make of it?

I know as a missionary in Uganda I'm breaking a cardinal rule here, but sometimes spreading a bit of British culture is just necessary...

@rayortlund Many congratulations on the big 50th and a big thank you for the very public way you encourage so many through your example and writing. God be praised!

Gospel doctrine: If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous (1Jn2:1) Gospel culture: *Little children*...if anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous 2 words make the difference. No scolding for a start!

I love this...

A surprisingly foolish suggestion from a Wise Man, in my experience...

@Greenfarmhouse That is seriously good, Chris!

A little charcoal amuse-bouche. Perseus again. I have my L plates on!

What a story and what a gospel we have ...

Interesting…🤔 Born in South London but apparently I was found naked in Africa as a primitive 😂 Had some letters in my time but this one up there!