Merv Budd

@KaitlynSchiess I like the “read more” app.

Is there a better book tracking tool than Goodreads? I want to be better about keeping track of what I’m reading, but do not enjoy the experience of that app.

@DavidACBennett It is sad but true. We worship a humble God who will not assert his supremacy when we choose to ignore him.

The gift of the Holy Spirit is the most precious thing on planet Earth and yet it seems to be the least valued by many in the Church. It grieves my heart. When we compromise holiness, the dove shrinks away and we become the one worshipped.

@DrFrankTurek 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.'

In your opinion, what is the scariest verse in the Bible?

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TN pastor Greg Locke has planned a “massive burning” at his church, calling on members to bring occult-related materials to be burned Mark Tooley of @TheIRD responded: “Locke is a sensationalist whose ministry seems to depend on provocation & controversy” julieroys.com/tn-pastor-orga…

"The spiritual life begins by paying attention to your thoughts, which is why the Psalmist prayed, Search me, God, and heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts." - John Ortberg

“The Bible makes it clear that God despises acts of outward piety or sentimentality that are not matched with action on behalf of justice... Therefore we must never settle for a false dichotomy between prayer and action.” christianitytoday.com/ct/2015/decemb…

"Social media is not reflective of reality... It offers a skewed vision of the world" - Marianne Meed Ward #burlington #mentalhealth

@drewdyck I personally would have gone with "Your Future Self will Thank You"

jk jk I recommended "A Night without Armor" by the poet, Jewel.

Thanks for all the great recommendations! Ended up going w/ "Your Best Life Now" by Joel Osteen. You all played a part in this decision--thank you!!

The next time you point a finger remember: "We often evade what we do not like inside by condemning other people for exactly the same weakness." - James Houston #judgemental #disciplieship #blindspots

"To live in the past and future is easy. To live in the present is like threading a needle." - Walker Percy #discipleship #contentment #peace

"Disturb us, Lord, when we are too pleased with ourselves; when our dreams have come true because we dreamed too little; when we arrived safely because we sailed too close to the shore." - Vice Admiral Sir Francis Drake

"Good Leaders seize crises to remake organizational habits" - Charles Duhigg #leadership #crises #change management

Why can’t I hear you? mervbudd.wordpress.com/2022/05/07/why…

If you follow Jesus long enough, he will disappoint you. He does not exist to meet our expectations. #maturity #discipleship #expectations

"The will is transformed by experience, not information." #transformation #discipleship #change