Phil Reinders

@TorontoPearson hey can you get someone on staff to u load the baggage of BA 093. You have some very frustrated fliers waiting for over an hour 15 for bags

Sometimes it's helpful to explore something by looking at what it is not. I wrote a piece exploring discernment by looking at the fool. philreinders.substack.com/p/the-fool-wha…

It's Epiphany, one of those little known stretches of the Christian year. Want to learn a little more - I wrote something over at "Why not be a saint?" philreinders.substack.com/p/a-modest-cam…

The end of Advent finds me thinking about time. How do we restore and heal time? philreinders.substack.com/p/choose-your-…

@chuckdegroat Isn't this exactly what repentance (metanoia) involves?

Reframing deconstruction: “My idea of God is not a divine idea. It has to be shattered time after time. And God will do the shattering.” —CS Lewis

Advent starts tomorrow - some Advent tunes to ready your heart. philreinders.substack.com/p/your-advent-…

Is a rule of life just another fad, a trendy piece of spiritual tech that will soon be found alongside of other artifacts in the churches junk-drawer? substack.com/home/post/p-14…

Weep, pray for mercy, raise your voice against this evil, and thank God for @kkdumez and the remarkable women who continue to speak out.

I was two weeks into a pastoral internship when a brave woman disclosed the sexual abuse she suffered from a revered former pastor - she was one of seven. There were too many more cases in the next 35 years of ministry in the church. Watch this documentary ...

@DashHouse just had to do this very thing this week.

How to Bless Those Who Leave Your Church go.dashhouse.com/PJ7H

@jamesrwoodtheo1 @Plough This is a beautiful piece - thank you.

Here it is. My debut for @Plough: plough.com/en/topics/comm…

@EruditeTogether So needed - you know of Sanctuary? Doing really good work. sanctuarymentalhealth.org

I am a Christian and I am diagnosed with bipolar disorder. One thing I learned in the last 24 hours… Christians need to be talking about mental health. Christians need to be vulnerable about what they are diagnosed with and what they are experiencing so that other Christians know it’s okay to: 1. See a Dr. 2. Take Medication 3. Go to Therapy You are not in sin. It’s okay to get help. Today, I feel downright weird. I feel a little agitated. This could be a sign I’m entering a manic state. I have no reason to feel agitated. I had a completely average day. I woke up with some allergies, but was otherwise well rested. Both my kids were behaving well all day, even playing with a friend. I spoke to some friends on the phone. I went to a work meeting, that was productive and interesting. I took a bath. I did all my laundry and cleaned the bathroom. Really, it’s been a pleasant day. Yet, I sit on the couch eating some carrots feeling a gnawing irritation bubbling up to the surface. This is what it’s like to live with bipolar. I question each whisper of an emotion that crosses the threshold of my mind. Is this an episode? I take a deep breath hoping to assuage the internal stirrings. But, to not avail. I’m medicated, and yet an episode can still present itself. Though, often mild, it is still disruptive. I did not choose to be in a fussy mood. I’m not lacking trust in God. I am not mad at something that has *actually* happened. I am not annoyed because of anything at all. Logically, why do I feel this way at all? Well, because I’m unwell. My brain is not in sync with my logical mind. I wish I could will myself to equilibrium. No one wants to feel annoyed. But, this is the nature of my disorder. Will I feel fine tomorrow? Possibly. I took an emergency sedative that should hopefully stop the episode. But, it may last days or weeks even. (Though unlikely because I religiously take my medication.) Why am I sharing something so incredibly personal? So that those who suffer, feel seen. I share because I am not ashamed of my disorder. I’m not afraid of being judged, I’m not afraid of someone using it against me. This is my experience, and my Psychiatrist has diagnosed me with bipolar. If you are a Christian who is suffering like me, please seek help. Do not strong arm your brain in hopes that your mental illness will disappear. Take care of your brain like you would any other part of your body. God be with you. And for a book worth every penny read Devout by @anna_gazmarian

@JoashPThomas Everything but the hair care items for me! Being bald means you travel lighter.

Everything I need for these next 2 weeks in Europe is in here: Laptop for book + seminary writing ✅ iPad for speaking engagements ✅ Chargers ✅ Formal wear ✅ Vacation wear ✅ Books ✅ Hair dryer ✅ Hair straightener ✅ Hairspray ✅

@JoashPThomas But it wasn’t even the Last Supper; it was the Feast of Dionysus.

The Table is only offensive when we see our worst enemies there. But the Table is for *everyone* - especially your worst enemies.

@gpackiam True - but more than likely it was the Feast of Dionysus and not the Last Supper.

Mocking a global ancient religion at the global ancient games is kind of a stunning choice— Christianity aside.

@edstetzer Yes please!

IYKNK

Gotta say, as a Canadian, watching this season of America has been absolutely riveting. Kudos to the writers.

@richvillodas Just missed it - wrapping my SOM series up this summer.

ATTN: PASTORS If you are thinking of teaching through some or all of The Sermon on the Mount this Fall or in early 2025, I’ll be releasing a number of sermon resources (outlines, small group discussion guide & additional content by mid August). Be on the lookout!

@gideonstrauss I’m there for that camp!

Camp perfection: Fall, forest, early coffee with a view, morning prayer with Anglican chant, making breakfast for my cabin, reading, lunch with other campers, a nap, a walk, more reading, evensong, a small supper with my cabin followed by drinks and conversation, early to bed.