As a follower of Jesus Christ, a Christian minister for more than 40 years, son of a pastor, and grandson of a pastor, let me say clearly: Christian Nationalism is a heresy and not compatible with the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

#Jesus #Christian #ChristianNationalism #WWJD 2. There was a time in my life when I was on a wrong path and embraced many ideas associated with Christian Nationalism. I’m so thankful for God’s grace to correct me and lead me to repentance. I’m still learning, still adjusting. But the past 10-15 years have opened my eyes.

I’m a bit frustrated with people on the Left and also the Trumpist crowd regarding their reactions to today’s excellent #BretBaier interview on @FoxNews with Rep #LizCheney. So, a quick 🧵 to remind Americans about the proper role of journalism.

@BretBaier @Liz_Cheney 2. A journalist — and Bret is a very good one — is tasked with gathering information via questioning and fact-finding. Some questions may be challenging. But in asking challenging, but fair, good faith questions, the journalist is serving the truth, the public, and also the ->

#ShrinkTheDivide was a truly historic racial reconciliation event here in Mobile, Alabama. I’m so thankful for the ongoing work of @EdLitton and all who work to bring healing in our city. I’m also thankful for @JohnMPerkins and @drmoore and those who spoke at the event in Mobile. The event was held at the Mobile Civic Theater, which appeared to be full. I wasn’t one of the leaders; just honored to be in attendance. The speakers were outstanding; the time of worship was very deep. Lots of love in the room. We all prayed together. What a night!

Those seriously advocating for #NationalDivorce have little understanding of history, civics, or demographics. It is a dangerous fantasy that would be devastating to every American, except for the grifters who profit from keeping us divided, as well as our foreign enemies.

#USA 2. Like it or not, California needs Florida; Texas needs New York; Michigan needs Georgia; Arizona needs Pennsylvania…and visa versa in every case. Every state has Conservative and Liberal citizens from different ethnic and religious backgrounds. A #NationalDivorce would … ->

#Ukraine and #Poland 🧵

1. I just got off the phone with a Pastor our ministry serves in Poland. He told me of one of their churches in Ukraine is serving more than 200 refugees each day with food, shelter, supplies. They even have a doctor in the church caring for people.

-> 2. Many of these Ukrainian refugees are women and children; in that area, they do not yet want to leave Ukraine, but to stay and help.

Meanwhile, he said Poland is bearing up well at the moment, but in 2-3 weeks he doesn’t know how the country will be able to adequately care ->

A very brief 🧵

US Military hero and National Security Advisor to former President Trump @AVindman warned the world about Trump’s horrific July 2019 phone call to #Ukraine President #Zelenskyy, when Trump attempted to extort Zelenskyy into digging up imagined dirt on Biden -> 2. … and threatening to halt shipment of Congressionally-approved, desperately needed defensive weapons from the US to Ukraine. #Vindman and other witnesses exposed Trump’s illegal and wicked scheme, which lead to Trump’s first impeachment. For his patriotic and honorable ->

While we were justifiably concerned that “pirates” might seize control of SBC, they had already seized control of NRB. If you see how Salem Media dictates NRB content; understand how much of Salem’s content is at odds with the Gospel; you see why they canceled Dan Darling. 2. Do a deep dive into the Salem empire. It’s seemingly a hodgepodge of big name Trumpist apologists, Christian Nationalists, AltRight, conspiracy theorists, anti-vaxxers, fascist-friendly goons, trolls, and pseudo-Christian religionists. Massive radio, TV, web presence.

1. There is an interesting, painful, necessary conversation/debate happening among principled Conservatives whom I admire. Some say the #Republican Party was always inherently deeply flawed and that today’s #Trumpist #GQP is simply a natural progression of this process.
-> 2. Others say the #Republican Party was not always a haven for conspiracy theorists, racists, populist nationalists, theocrats; that it once was a party that valued the Constitution, competence, character, and integrity, in addition to Conservative policies.
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This will be a difficult thread to write. Another dear friend is dying due to #COVID. He and his son called today, so that he could say goodbye. He spoke with my Dad (who lives with me and my wife), gasping for breath and words. Dad had him on speaker so we could hear. -> 2. Dad had been carving the Thanksgiving turkey. He stopped and listened. His friend wanted to tell my Dad that he believed today was his last day. They have been buddies for almost 40 years. He told my Dad that he loved him and was thankful for their friendship. ->

1. Brief THREAD on #TrumpTownHall

I’m so grieved tonight. Our #POTUS #Trump engaged in extraordinary levels of gaslighting, disinformation, outright lying. It’s too much for me to list all of it. He did a profound disservice to himself, his campaign, and the American people. -> It gives me no joy to say this. We all *need* our President to be an honest, competent, clear-minded leader. But he hurt himself tonight in all of those regards. He made statements that were dangerous regarding #COVID, #QAnon, and peaceful elections. Some of “the base” are ->

Twitter needs more #waterfalls! SHARE some of your favorite GIFs, videos, photos of beautiful waterfalls here. Tells us as much as you can about them. Also, can anyone identify where this spectacular video below was taken?

#Nature #Rivers #Mountains

Seriously, can someone tell me where the #waterfall in my tweet above is located? The source account doesn’t list it. Many other accounts that have posted it in the past haven’t mentioned it. Someone knows where this is — help me out! 😊

#Waterfalls #Nature #Rivers #Mointains