Austin Fischer

@getnickwright @WhatsWrightShow Somebody has to talk about Wemby averaging the fewest min/game for any top MVP candidate in history, despite having no metrics indicating he’s having a historic season. Unless shots not attempted cuz Wemby is near is more valuable than a 4 point play.

Today’s @WhatsWrightShow is LIVE on YouTube discussing Wemby pitching his own MVP case—and the flaws in it—the Lakers win streak finally ending & LeBron’s new role, NBA playoff picture & the insanity surrounding the latest NFL “contract details”. Link in replies.

Why I am voting no to the culture war premierchristianity.com/opinion/why-i-… @austintfischer

A little piece I wrote for Premier Christianity re: the election. "As a Christian, your primary political commitment should not be to victory over them (however defined) but communion with them." premierchristianity.com/opinion/why-i-…

@jaykimthinks The Dallas disrespect!

Happy NBA Opening Night! My annual “NBA Predictions No One Asked For” West (regular season): 1. OKC 2. Minnesota 3. Denver 4. Memphis (Ja all nba) 5. Phoenix 6. Dallas 7. DUBS! (fun, fast, deep, out in rd 1) 8. Houston 9. Sacramento 10. LAL East (regular season): 1. Boston 2. New York 3. Indiana 4. Orlando (Paolo all nba) 5. Cleveland 6. Philadelphia (Joel asks out!?) 7. Milwaukee (Giannis asks out!?) 8. Miami (Jimmy gets traded!?) 9. Atlanta (Trae gets traded!?) 10. Chicago (Matas, all rookie tm) West Finals: Wolves over Thunder in 6 East Finals: Knicks over Celtics in 6 NBA Finals: Wolves over Knicks in 7 Finals MVP: Ant, 31ppg/6.5rpg/5.2apg + 12.5 moments per finals game where the broadcast team mentions, “a young Michael Jordan” MVP: SGA (w. Luka a close 2nd) DPOY: Wemby ROY: Dillingham MIP: Scoot

Many proverbs mention the importance of knowing when & how to "overlook" & "conceal" another's transgressions (17:9, 19:11, etc). Good reminder that some transgressions need to be exposed while others do not, & only wisdom knows the difference.

“The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable…” (Prov 15:2) I love this: wisdom makes knowledge acceptable. Knowledge is often difficult to accept, esp when weaponized by the "teller." So next time you have knowledge to deliver, be wise & deliver it acceptably.

Amen!

@gpackiam Amen!

Trying to offer serious theological commentary on the charade of political theater seems like a waste of energy. Save your best work for the real challenges of the people closest to your sphere of influence.

I have a great book for Megan Basham!

This is the kind of nationalism I can get behind!

"Resentment used to be something that folks wanted to get rid of, now they water it and put it on a windowsill, like a favorite pot plant." -Edward St. Aubyn

This is the sort of reporting one subscribes to the @nytimes for!

Churches should not aspire to be apolitical, as if indifference to social issues is a Christian virtue. Churches should aspire to create ppl who care deeply about social issues, but know how to hold even firm convictions w/humility, & know they're required to love their enemies.

@_jimbones @mrajswoboda As always, I think Barth is helpful here. Barth was a member of the socialist party, but he steadfastly refused to indulge contempt of political others/enemies cuz Jesus is their brother and God their father. I'd suggest that's orthodoxy, not centrism.

@mrajswoboda Very kind, A.J.! So happy to hear you enjoyed it!

"On the basis of the eternal will of God we have to think of every human being, even the oddest, most villainous or miserable, as one to whom Jesus Christ is brother and God is father; and we have to deal with him on this assumption." -Barth summarizing my book in a sentence

Still shook from the debate. How in the world will I decide who to vote for??? I like them both so much!!!

Only time I will ever retweet Skip Bayless.

Kyrie is a better fit with Luka than Brunson. Tanking to save 2023 lotto pick landed Lively. Gafford and Washington trades were awesome. Turns out the Mavs played their cards really well.