A great honor to be present at the launch of the Congressional Uyghur Caucus under the leadership of Rep. Chris Smith & Tom Suozzi. S/o to Campaign For Uyghurs Rushan Abbas Dolkun Isa for their relentless advocacy. Congress needs to hear the voices of human rights defenders like them.

I'm OBSESSED with this story. It reminds me after 47 years of public ministry, when Christian leaders try to be cool or relevant with the gospel, they become uncool & irrelevant. Don't PIMP the gospel. Proclaim & Practice it! #ChristFollower #Christian
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These two photos show the power of what can happen when we refuse to be indifferent and silent when it relates to the 1st Amendment. On the left is the US Capitol surrounding by armed troops and barbed wire after January 6. On the right, is the Good Friday Service we had this…

'Nearly 50 attendees of Israel’s Nova festival died by suicide since Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack, survivor says.' Words cannot express the shared grief of families and the global community if these numbers are true. A troubling reminder the pain and trauma doesn't end when…

Ephesians 4:32 - 'Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.' #BeKind #BeForgiving

What could go wrong inviting Mark Driscoll to speak at a Men's Conference which also featured a former male stripper/sword swallower climbing up a stripper's pole? What...Could...Go...Wrong! What is happening with the American Church! #CrazyTown #WildScene …

I'm OBSESSED with this story. It reminds me after 47 years of public ministry, when Christian leaders try to be cool or relevant with the gospel, they become uncool & irrelevant. Don't PIMP the gospel. Proclaim & Practice it! #ChristFollower #Christian
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What could go wrong inviting Mark Driscoll to speak at a Men's Conference which also featured a former male stripper/sword swallower climbing up a stripper's pole? What...Could...Go...Wrong! What is happening with the American Church! #CrazyTown #WildScene …

Ephesians 4:32 - 'Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.' #BeKind #BeForgiving

'Sing us a song, you're the...' Cut to the 11:00 news! It was hard to believe CBS cut to the news right in middle of 'Piano Man' during Billy Joel's concert special last night. Well, maybe not so surprising considering how terrible network television is. #PianoMess #BillyJoel …

As I do a prayer walk through the Civil War battlefields of Virginia, join with me as I pray for a nationwide spiritual awakening which will be healing and hope to a divided America. #ComeHolySpirit #RevivalNYC #RevivalDC #Transformation ⁦Mercedes Schlapp⁩

Is this really want Jesus wants from his church in America today? Mark Dricsoll was kicked off stage at a Christian men's conference after criticizing a sword-swallowing performance at the event and alluding to it being similar to something one might see at a strip club.…

I just want to bring a little sunshine into your life today! Katie is visiting our newest grandchild, Porter, this week in Charleston, South Carolina. She just sent us this picture of him. #GrandpaLife #CutiePie #GodsGift

What the hail! Hail bouncing off my back deck as the storm is passing overhead. Please pray for the safety of the Fredericksburg, Virginia community and especially that people would not lose power. #WhatTheHail #RightOutOfTheBible #ProtectFredericksburg

“Art never responds to the wish to make it democratic; it is not for everybody; it is only for those who are willing to undergo the effort needed to understand it.”― Flannery O'Connor #ArtTransforms #ArtInspires #BeCurious

Up and out the door early this morning for my ECHOCARDIOGRAM. This is my third and final test this past month for my heart. Given my family history and being 70 years old, my doctor thought it would be good to check things out. Pray all goes well and I should have all the…

“Art never responds to the wish to make it democratic; it is not for everybody; it is only for those who are willing to undergo the effort needed to understand it.”― Flannery O'Connor #ArtTransforms #ArtInspires #BeCurious

What the hail! Hail bouncing off my back deck as the storm is passing overhead. Please pray for the safety of the Fredericksburg, Virginia community and especially that people would not lose power. #WhatTheHail #RightOutOfTheBible #ProtectFredericksburg

From my back porch, you can hear the thunder rumbling in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It looks like we’re going to get some pretty intense thunderstorms in a bit. #PrayForSafety #JesusTakeTheWheel

With all the angst and struggles going on in society, hopefully we might see the rebirth of a good punk music scene as opposed to what we are hearing in popular music. today. #TheClash #RockOn #CounterCultureBaby #OnWithTheRevolution

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