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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-30

Chris — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:00:00 +0000

A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 66 http://chrisaltrock.com/2009/03/prayer-from-psalm-66/ #
Part 2 in Right Turn series on evangelism at HCC + new member Engage class/ lunch + honoring Brooke Ray for 10 years in HYG. Great morn! #
Home from soccer tournament in Jackson. Boys won 1, lost 1, learned much. Sermon rehearsal now and then a wedding. #
A post you may have missed: Christians and Culture http://chrisaltrock.com/2008/09/christians-and-culture/ #
Drivin with daughter Jordan to Jacobs first soccer tournament in Jackson! #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 55: This evening I let this care fly to you______ http://ow.ly/2vKOa #
Looking for some refreshingly new ways to connect with Christ? Here are 7: http://ow.ly/2vLMQ #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 55: This afternoonI let this care fly to you______ http://ow.ly/2vKMZ #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 88: Dark Friendship http://chrisaltrock.com/2009/05/prayer-from-psalm-88-dark-friendship/ #
Dropped Kendra off this morning at airport. Emergency flight to Phoenix to see her mom. Taken a turn for the worse. Appreciate prayers. #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 55: This morning I let this care fly to you______ http://ow.ly/2vKKC #
Nearing completion of next chapter in my book on the prayers of Jesus. 5 chapters down! #
Last soccer practice for our 8-9 year old boys before their first ever tournament this Saturday/ Sunday. We’re all excited! #
12 years ago today I started preaching for the Highland church. What a blessing the people of Highland have been to me and my family! #
A post you may have missed: School Supplies for 1000 Needed http://chrisaltrock.com/2009/07/school-supplies-for-1000-needed/ #
RT @MichaelHyatt: Brilliant post by @DonMillerIs: “Why the Bible is a Tough Book for Americans”: http://bit.ly/dcpIid #
Accidentally deleted Sunday’s sermon and cannot recover it. An opportunity to hear from God afresh . #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 54: Thank you for saving me from this trouble this evening: ______ http://ow.ly/2usU1 #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 54: Thank you for saving me from this trouble this afternoon: ______ http://ow.ly/2usTp #
A post you may have missed: Getting Your Spirit in Shape http://chrisaltrock.com/2008/09/getting-your-spirit-in-shape/ #
(@chaplainlem-words from Pepperdine President Benton): “The process of learning is much more important than the ceremony at the end.” #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 54: Thank you for saving me from this trouble this morning: ______ http://ow.ly/2usRQ #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 53: Let my love for you overflow into love for this person this evening_______. http://ow.ly/2tSJb #
Oh the stories preachers tell (OR keys to telling a good preacher story): http://ow.ly/2tTM7 #
Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” remains at the top of iTunes. I’m thankful for Highland teens whose dreams are far more inspiring. #
Whatever the task or project, have you asked this question: What will sucess look like? http://www.philcooke.com/how_does_success_look #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 53: Let my love for you overflow into love for this person this afternoon_______. http://ow.ly/2tSIs #
Lunch with long-time friend (and real estate agent–he sold us both houses we’ve owned in 12 years) Jon Moultrie. #
Worship planning with unbelievably creative media coordinator Russ Turman and the hippest, coolest worship leader I know, Brishan Hatcher. #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 128: Rewards… http://chrisaltrock.com/2010/02/prayer-from-psalm-128-rewards-of-reverence/ #
RT @ThomRainer: RT @TransformChurch: Our churches should never preach any message that would still be true had Jesus not died on the cross. #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 53: Let my love for you overflow into love for this person this morning _______. http://ow.ly/2tSGv #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 52: Help me to trust only in you this evening in this area: ____ http://ow.ly/2tiyd #
Soccer practice with 8-9 year old competitive team. This Saturday is our first tournament. #
“Why have your forsaken me?” Jesus does not hang up just because he feels the Father has. Jesus prays. #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 52: Help me to trust only in you this afternoon in this area: ____ http://ow.ly/2tixJ #
Staff meeting to process yesterday’s wonderful coaching by Carlus Gupton and to discuss how to ride the wave of momentum at Highland. #
What the faith of teens is telling the American church: http://ow.ly/2tiFC #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 52: Help me to trust only in you this morning in this area: ____ http://ow.ly/2tiwo #
My blog/website is under going renovation and reconstruction. Hope you’ll be patient as good friend Tracy Childers works his magic on it. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-22

Chris — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A post you may have missed: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer #2 http://chrisaltrock.com/2008/09/the-gift-of-contemplative-prayer-2/ #
Ps. 119 prayer for those preaching/teaching today: May hearing His Words lead to singing His praise (171). #
"Why have you forsaken me?" When Jesus searches for a way to put his wounds into words, his search results in a psalm of lament. #
"Why have you forsaken me?" Jesus' prayer does not detour around the darkness. Instead, the prayer drives straight into its heart. #
"Why have you forsaken me?" There’s nothing worse than being deserted. Especially when it feels as if God was the first one out the door. #
New series Right Turn begins Sunday. Joining us will be Karen Fields and staff from Larose Elementary in downtown Memphis. #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm… http://chrisaltrock.com/2009/04/prayer-from-psalm-77-yesterdays-hope-for-today/ #
Gibson's donut run… #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 51: This evening Father I'm so sorry about ______________. http://ow.ly/2skEt #
Headed to hospital to visit two young Highland daughters in deep pain-Kate and Tasha. Join me in prayer. #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 51: This afternoon Father I'm so sorry about ______________. http://ow.ly/2skDN #
Just as you have never known life without oxygen, Jesus has never known life without Trinitarian community. Except on the cross. #
13.1 miles due on 12/4 for St Jude. Ran 5 today. Hot. Hard. But I'll get there. #
A post you may have missed: Acts of God: #1 http://chrisaltrock.com/2009/10/acts-of-god-1/ #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 51: This morning Father I'm so sorry about ______________. http://ow.ly/2skCt #
Watching the Memphis Redbirds with Highland staff in a company box in comfort–thanks to Highland elder Joe Campbell. #
Staff outing at Redbirds game. http://ow.ly/i/3iPZ #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 50: Teach me, Lord, to value this person ____________. http://ow.ly/2rLoU #
Good pizza and great conversation with @stangranberg. #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 50: Teach me, Lord, to value this person ____________. http://ow.ly/2rLop #
Lunch with @stangranberg in Memphis. What a great leader. Thankful for the many of incarnational churches born thru his efforts. #
(@johnortberg) From Dallas & Jane Willard: 'the first task of a pastor is to be deeply content in your everyday life with God' #
A post you may have missed: Three Cultural Myths About… http://chrisaltrock.com/2008/09/three-cultural-myths-about-pain-and-suffering/ #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 50: Teach me, Lord, to value this person ____________. http://ow.ly/2rLmM #
Evening prayer from Psalm 49: Because all people are penniless in death, this evening I wll not covet ___________. http://ow.ly/2rcae #
Working on a new tool to help Christians verbalize the good news in a postmodern culture. Hope to unveil it in a September sermon. #
Midday prayer from Psalm 49: Because all people are penniless in death, this afternoon I wll not covet ___________. http://ow.ly/2rc9f #
(@preachingtoday): Get to know the Class of 2014: http://bit.ly/b9JHgq #
Michael Hyatt on what do do when you hate your job: http://ow.ly/2rcjf #
RT @JimMartin: Began my day with Phyllis Tickle's The Divine Hours. I have found this to be a wonderful resource. http://amzn.to/bPhQBu #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 145: A is for All http://chrisaltrock.com/2009/09/prayer-from-psalm-145-a-is-for-all/ #
Morning prayer from Psalm 49: Because all people are penniless in death, this morning I wll not covet ___________. http://ow.ly/2rc6P #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 48: Lord, this evening, I sensed your presence here: _________ http://ow.ly/2qDP1 #
Funny and thoughtful Christian handbook on Twitter by Jon Acuff: http://ow.ly/2qE9Q #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 48: Lord, this afternoon, I sensed your presence here: _________ http://ow.ly/2qDNE #
Sit still and get a lot done: http://ow.ly/2qnGe #
(@ ChristianPost): Survey: 1 in 8 Americans Switched Out of Christianity http://bit.ly/9IRbhB #
The role of silence in spiritual growth: http://ow.ly/2qnDm #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 48: Lord, this morning, I sensed your presence here: _________ http://ow.ly/2qDLG #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 130: Mercy Me http://chrisaltrock.com/2009/08/prayer-from-psalm-130-mercy-me/ #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 47: This evening, God, I know that you are King over ______. http://ow.ly/2q4fq #
The role of silence in spiritual growth: http://ow.ly/2qnzV #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 47: This afternoon, God, I know that you are King over ______. http://ow.ly/2q4dR #
Nice review of how to most effectively use to-do lists from Michael Hyatt: http://ow.ly/2q4Ev #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 47: This morning, God, I know that you are King over ______. http://ow.ly/2q4bD #
A post you may have missed: Day 13 of 40 Following the… http://chrisaltrock.com/2010/03/day-13-of-40-following-the-prayer-steps-of-jesus/ #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-15

Chris — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Ps. 119 prayer for those teaching/ preaching today: May those who hear find that His rules help, not hinder, true living (175). #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm… http://chrisaltrock.com/2009/09/prayer-from-psalm-147-world-headlines-you-want-to-read/ #
Just registered for Saint Jude Half Marathon. One of those gulp-what-did-I-just-do moments. But thankful to support a great organization. #
Flat Bibles and flat gods: http://bit.ly/aCDVFM #
Why the Psalms are PG-25 http://amzn.com/k/1I33KAFANWJDG #Kindle #
At the Men’s Breakfast 7:30 AM Sunday at Highland I’ll be speaking from my forthcoming book on the 10 prayers of Jesus. #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 119:33-40: Teach Me http://chrisaltrock.com/2009/07/prayer-from-psalm-11933-40-teach-me/ #
Sheridan’s frozen custard run… #
RT @willmancini: At you tired or programmatic approaches to evangelism? Here’s what to do: http://bit.ly/bn19K3 #
Today’s prayer: Psalm 46 http://ow.ly/2przp #
At the Men’s Breakfast 7:30 AM Sunday at Highland I’ll be speaking from my forthcoming book on the 10 prayers of Jesus. #
Laundry’s going, kids are dropped off at school– time for final prep on 3 messages for Sunday and draft of next in Right Turn series. #
A post you may have missed: Three Cultural Myths About Pain and Suffering http://is.gd/efLCN #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 45: This evening, Lord, help this leader to represent you and your mission: __________ ( http://ow.ly/2oyhB) #
Prayers from the Pit Update: Writing today on what we learn about prayer from Jesus’ “My God, my God, why have your forsaken me?” prayer. #
Nice Stuff Christians Like post on living your life’s purpose: http://ow.ly/2ozjn #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 45: This afternoon, Lord, help this leader to represent you and your mission: __________ ( http://ow.ly/2oygA) #
Very thoughtful and brief article from Brian Mclaren on what it means to do evangelism today: http://ow.ly/2oz1f #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 45: This morning, Lord, help this leader to represent you and your mission: __________ ( http://ow.ly/2oyba) #
A post you may have missed: Ten Questions Every Church Needs to Answer (Part 6): The Church & The Sex Question http://is.gd/eeePw #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 44: Father, do for me this evening what you have done for ___________. http://ow.ly/2o0Kw #
5 People You Meet in Any Small Group: http://ow.ly/2o1cw #
Are words necessary to make art etc. “Christian”? http://experimentaltheology.blogspot.com/2010/08/thoughts-on-christian-art.html #
Tim Woodroof has completed a great series on trust among church leaders: http://trunc.it/ab455 #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 44: Father, do for me this afternoon what you have done for ___________. http://ow.ly/2o0JP #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 44: Father, do for me this morning what you have done for ___________. http://ow.ly/2o0Ir #
A post you may have missed: Learning to Pray His Way #5 Jesus Prayed http://is.gd/ecI2B #
What’s wrong with the world? http://amzn.com/k/HI2HGZKOIW23 #Kindle #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 43: This evening, Lord, in a moment of silence, I realized this about you… http://ow.ly/2nqUK #
Soccer practice with 8-9 year olds in 109 (heat index) degree temp. Thinking of becoming ice cream salesman. #
Phyllis Tickle says you should read these books on church and culture: http://ow.ly/2nr7U #
Scot McKnight and others on the meaning of “image of God”: http://ow.ly/2nr33 #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 43: This afternoon, Lord, in a moment of silence, I realized this about you… http://ow.ly/2nqU9 #
via @SaraGBarton: Praying with Art – Visio Divina: http://bit.ly/aa0lnv via @addthis #
(@stangranberg)The Stan Granberg Daily is out http://paper.li/stangranberg – featuring @chrisaltrock @PlywoodPeople @socialedge @jadcox #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 43: This morning, Lord, in a moment of silence, I realized this about you… http://ow.ly/2nqT5 #
A post you may have missed: Advent 1 http://is.gd/eb9nQ #
Evening Prayer (Ps. 42): This evening, Lord, I have hope because___________. http://ow.ly/2mRkc #
The Gethsemane prayer is the only prayer in which Jesus addresses God as “Abba.” This intimacy gave rise to Gethsemane’s honesty. #
Our communication with God is cautious, controlled, disciplined, and relentlessly boring. (Mark Roberts) #
Midday Prayer (Ps. 42): This afternoon, Lord, I have hope because___________. http://ow.ly/2mRjc #
The power of strategically small churches: http://ow.ly/2mRtu #
Morning Prayer (Ps. 42): This morning, Lord, I have hope because___________. http://ow.ly/2mRhy #
A post you may have missed: Courage From Above: The Hope of Heaven as Holy Expectation (2 Cor. 5:1-4) http://is.gd/e9JtE #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-08

Chris — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

5 ways praying through Scripture can refresh your prayer life: http://ow.ly/2moTC #
HYG Summer’s End picture. What a blessed summer! Thanks Donnie, Brooke, Buster, Chet and Rachel! http://ow.ly/i/35Qx #
Some help with practicing the presence: http://ow.ly/2moSg #
RT @timspivey: NYTimes: Congregations Gone Wild http://nyti.ms/awE2ZA #
Are your prayers as embarrassing as Jesus’? http://ow.ly/2moUE #
Ps. 119 Prayer for those preaching/ teaching today: May His Word lead the lost sheep home (176). #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 60: Off Course http://is.gd/e8od5 #
Help For The Hurting (a collection of prayers and articles of mine on suffering): http://ow.ly/2moRi #
He gives you permission to sob in your supplications: http://ow.ly/2moPi #
The de-god-ing of God: http://amzn.com/k/V65WB60EOED #Kindle #
Heading with Jacob later today to the Cordova Zoo (aka Incredible Pizza Company). Hope to return. #
A post you may have missed: Tweetimonies: Jim Harbin http://is.gd/e76bB #
Join me in following @patrick_josh, new again to the world of Twitter (1 of three great Josh’s preaching in the Memphis/ Nashville area) #
RT @CraigAltrock: RT @WillowCreekCC: “There are now 30 million Christians in China.” -Dr. Zhao Xiao #wcagls #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 102: Ashes for Food http://is.gd/e5w6q #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 41: Do ________ Lord and I will jump up and down with shouts of joy. http://ow.ly/2lmTr #
Rather than counterfeiting a smile, or cleaning up his emotions, or cloaking his anxiety, Jesus lifts it all up messily to God in prayer. #
At Apple Store awaiting my “genius.” If there is a recession, it skipped this store. #
Why Billy Graham, if he had been a local church leader, would have spent more time with less people: http://ow.ly/2ln5Q #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 41: Do ________ Lord and I will jump up and down with shouts of joy. http://ow.ly/2lmT1 #
Jesus prayed with loud cries and tears-do you? http://ow.ly/2lnOe #
RT @kottke: The difference between charlatans, martyrs, and hustlers. http://trunc.it/a2h7z #
Scot McKnight on the miracle of how the cross morphed in early Christianity: http://ow.ly/2ln3W #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 41: Do ________ Lord and I will jump up and down with shouts of joy. http://ow.ly/2lmRQ #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 119:129-135: Word Hungry http://is.gd/e3Epb #
Karli Williamson baptized tonight in a sweet ceremony with family and friends. Beautiful! #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 40: Thank you Father for lifting me this evening from the pit of ____. http://ow.ly/2kNzA #
Why we seem to be more interested in leadership than Jesus was: http://ow.ly/2l553 #
Heat index of 119. It just rained and steam is rising off the asphalt like a fajita plate. http://ow.ly/i/30VV #
Lament can be a natural part of a healthy communion with God—not a sign of an unhealthy distance from God. #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 40: Thank you Father for lifting me this afternoon from the pit of ____. http://ow.ly/2kNz7 #
Bobby Valentine is blogging a great series on Jonah. Start here: http://ow.ly/2kNMG #
(@johnortberg): Our longing for home is really, finally, a longing for God. #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 40: Thank you Father for lifting me this morning from the pit of ____. http://ow.ly/2kNxE #
A post you may have missed: Day 13 of 40 Following the Prayer Steps of Jesus http://is.gd/e1F34 #
Evening Prayer from Ps. 39: Forgive my sin of ____________ this evening Lord. http://ow.ly/2kemt #
Midday Prayer from Ps. 39: Forgive my sin of ____________ this afternoon Lord. http://ow.ly/2kely #
Love how our mayor calls for love of neighbor: (@MayorACWharton): Stay cool and check on your neighbors during these dangerously hot times! #
Morning Prayer from Ps. 39: Forgive my sin of ____________ this morning Lord. http://ow.ly/2keiV #
A post you may have missed: The Cross: Justification http://is.gd/dZHok #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 38: Save me from myself in this area this evening: _______ (http://ow.ly/2jFSL ) #
RT @craiggroeschel: The quickest way to forget what God thinks about you is to become obsessed with what people think about you. Gal. 1:10 #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 38: Save me from myself in this area this afternoon: _______ (http://ow.ly/2jFSe ) #
Jesus could confidently utter his anger because he constantly understood God as “Abba.” #
Jesus was able to daringly express his frustrations because he daily experienced God as “Father.” #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 38: Save me from myself in this area this morning: _______ (http://ow.ly/2jFQc ) #
A post you may have missed: Can’t Get No Satisfaction? Focus Your Faith on the Future Rather Than the Past (Phil…. http://is.gd/dXHB0 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-01

Chris — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This morning’s message to a church family that’s suffered 5 funerals and a life-threatening accident in 3 weeks: http://ow.ly/2jugh #
From @chrisseidman: Jesus died at Gethsemane before He died at Golgatha. #
Leslie Jerkins provides this lovely and helpful piece as we remember Liz LaVelle: http://www.lesliejerkins.com/2010/07/loss.html #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 45: A Prayer for Leaders http://is.gd/dVZTr #
Liz LaVelle’s service was a stunning testimony to a life remarkably well-lived and a God remarkably well-loved. #
Gibson’s donut run… #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 58: Power Down http://is.gd/dUg5J #
For those hurting in the wake of Liz LaVelle’s death and the other tragedies in the Highland family, here’s help: http://ow.ly/2iNlM #
RT @craiggroeschel: We r faith-filled, big thinking, bet-the-farm risk takers. We’ll never insult God with small thinking and safe living. #
For those hurting in the wake of Liz LaVelle’s death and the other tragedies in the Highland family, here’s help: http://ow.ly/2iNkO #
For those hurting in the wake of Liz LaVelle’s death and the other tragedies in the Highland family, here’s help: http://ow.ly/2iNiy #
A post you may have missed: Ten Creative Ways to Connect with Christ (2): Celebration http://is.gd/dSbTb #
Liz LaVelle visitation 2 PM, service 4 PM at Harding Academy Memphis on Saturday. #
The power of God: Liz’s mother Jenny upon learning of Liz’s death asked us to pray for the driver of the truck involved in the accident. #
RT @scotmcknight: Twitter discipleship: http://ow.ly/2irHY #
Pray at 10 AM today as the LaVelle’s have a family meeting to discuss wishes/desires regarding Liz’s memorial service. #
Thankful for the way in which the Body truly becomes the Body in times of tragedy. #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 113: The High Low God http://is.gd/dQ02A #
Home after 6 hours with family of Liz LaVelle who died in accident on way to Lipscomb U for Sophomore year. Few answers. But God’s here. #
Evening Prayer: This evening LORD I will stop trembling about __________ and start trusting in you. http://ow.ly/2hFx1 #
Only the intimacy of Jesus’ relationship with God as “Abba, Father” made possible the intensity of his request from God “Remove this cup!” #
Brief review on new book about making small groups missional: http://ow.ly/2hFNb #
Midday Prayer: This afternoon LORD I will stop trembling about __________ and start trusting in you. http://ow.ly/2hFwr #
Regarding our relunctance to lament: “We have thought that acknowledgment of negativity was somehow an act of unfaith.” Walter Brueggemann. #
How to find God at work, at home, and at school: http://ow.ly/2hFCN #
Morning Prayer: This morning LORD I will stop trembling about __________ and start trusting in you. http://ow.ly/2hFuJ #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 8: Majestic God http://is.gd/dNIe3 #
Evening Prayer: Father, you are as different from the problem-people in my life as _____ is different from _______. http://ow.ly/2h6RU #
What IS the difference between being religious and following Jesus? MSS of my sermons to-date on this question: http://ow.ly/2h7qZ #
Midday Prayer: Father, you are as different from the problem-people in my life as _____ is different from _______. http://ow.ly/2h6Rb #
Some help with practicing the presence: http://ow.ly/2hfxx #
Morning Prayer: Father, you are as different from the problem-people in my life as _____ is different from _______. http://ow.ly/2h6PF #
A post you may have missed: The Popular in Pop Culture http://is.gd/dLnMD #
Evening Prayer: This evening Lord let vengeance be yours in my relationship with ______. http://ow.ly/2gvQ1 #
John Maxwell on the power of a small note of encouragement: http://ow.ly/2gxl1 #
Do you pray inside out? http://ow.ly/2gwyW #
Midday Prayer: This afternoon Lord let vengeance be yours in my relationship with ______. http://ow.ly/2gvPs #
Our “Mission Monday” elementary-aged children just brought by warm, fresh-baked cookies. Time to check off “gluttony” from the task list. #
How Christian virtue is different: http://ow.ly/2gw0k #
Good article by @JimMartin on Strenthening the Soul http://godhungry.org/2010/07/26/strenthening-the-soul/ #
Morning Prayer: This morning Lord let vengeance be yours in my relationship with ______. http://ow.ly/2gvNJ #
A post you may have missed: Evaluating Evaluations http://is.gd/dIJ77 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-25

Chris — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Ps. 119 prayer for those preaching/ teaching today: May all who listen find hope in His Word (74). #
A post you may have missed: The Power of the Family Meal http://is.gd/dFqcS #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Michel Quoist http://is.gd/dE3DX #
A post you may have missed: The Other Golden Rule http://is.gd/dE3DS #
Heading to Greenville MS for funeral of father of good friend. Traveling with Highland elder David Ralston and my son Jacob. #
2 weeks of no central a/c coming to an end. Think I’ll nominate the crew installing new unit for sainthood. #
A post you may have missed: Psalms of Hate http://is.gd/dCOwl #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 34: Thank you Lord for hearing me as I cry out to you about ______. http://ow.ly/2eXNL #
Midday Prayer from Psalm 34: Thank you Lord for hearing me as I cry out to you about ______. http://ow.ly/2eXN4 #
My 8 year old is at work with me. Just fell out of his chair and gashed the wall with his front tooth. Not much work getting done. #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 34: Thank you Lord for hearing me as I cry out to you about ______. http://ow.ly/2eXLw #
A post you may have missed: Posts from Pepperdine: #4 http://is.gd/dBulL #
Evening Prayer: This evening Lord I see your unfailing love in ______________. http://ow.ly/2epeL #
1/3 of Jesus’ prayers demonstrate a lack of faith—if we approach prayer using a model in which “faith” and “lament” are on opposite ends. #
New book for those frustrated with their work: http://ow.ly/2epvM #
Midday Prayer: This afternoon Lord I see your unfailing love in ______________. http://ow.ly/2epdG #
Morning Prayer: This morning Lord I see your unfailing love in ______________. http://ow.ly/2epbw #
A post you may have missed: Day 5 of 40 Following the Prayer Steps of Jesus http://is.gd/dA7gC #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 32: This evening Lord I admit ___________ http://ow.ly/2dQPm #
5 ways praying through Scripture can refresh your prayer life: http://ow.ly/2dQZy #
RT @kottke: Kindle sales top hardcovers http://kottke.org/10/07/kindle-sales-top-hardcovers #
Tim Woodroof has a tool to measure how well you’re doing on spiritual traits like those in the Beatitudes. Try it: http://trunc.it/9o0w6 #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 32: This morning Lord I admit ___________ http://ow.ly/2dQNa #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 74: The Creator is Greater http://is.gd/dyM0R #
Evening Prayer (from Psalm 31): This evening, LORD, I place ____ in your hands http://ow.ly/2diIp #
From Psalms to Paul’s Prayers–why you should pray through Scripture http://ow.ly/2djxl #
Midday Prayer (from Psalm 31): This afternoon, LORD, I place ____ in your hands http://ow.ly/2diHS #
5 ways praying through Scripture can refresh your prayer life: http://ow.ly/2djw8 #
Morning Prayer (from Psalm 31): This morning, LORD, I place ____ in your hands http://ow.ly/2diGo #
A post you may have missed: How Many Christians Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb? http://is.gd/dxsXG #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-18

Chris — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Ps. 119 Prayer for those preaching/ teaching today: May you lead people to consider their ways and then turn their feet to His ways (59). #
A post you may have missed: Learning to Pray His Way: #1 http://is.gd/cOJaM #
Dropping Jordan off for her first Teens In Missions Experience: a week serving the poor at the Impact Church in Houston. Thankful she can. #
A post you may have missed: Day 3 of 40 Following the Prayer Steps of Jesus http://is.gd/dv01b #
At house concert featuring B Sterling Band and Highland’ own Candice Goff. Great music. #
A post you may have missed: Do Pray-Part 1 (Matt. 6:5-15) http://is.gd/dtzNY #
Evening Prayer: Use Psalm 30 to pray about your “turnarounds”: http://ow.ly/2bNQp #
Noon Prayer: Use Psalm 30 to pray about your “turnarounds”: http://ow.ly/2bNOs #
Good thoughts on pastoring the pastor (@timspivey): http://bit.ly/9KKsX8 #
Some helpful and thoughtful resources for those in ministry (by @JimMartin): http://godhungry.org/2010/07/15/ministry-inside-11/ #
Morning Prayer: Use Psalm 30 to pray about your “turnarounds”: http://ow.ly/2bNKZ #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 97: Awesome God http://is.gd/dsgTp #
Evening Prayer based on Psalm 29: http://ow.ly/2be6H #
CNN on “virtual preaching” and multi-site congregations: http://trunc.it/9jswj #
Noon Prayer based on Psalm 29: http://ow.ly/2be62 #
Are your prayers as embarrassing as Jesus’? http://ow.ly/2bfmy #
Why ministry IS just a job: http://ow.ly/2beOA #
Morning Prayer based on Psalm 29: http://ow.ly/2be4P #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 138: Living on Purpose http://is.gd/dqW5g #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 101: My Vow http://is.gd/dqW5a #
Evening Prayer from Psalm 28 “Stronger”: http://ow.ly/2aFwo #
Why complaining to God may actually make you more Christian, not less: http://ow.ly/2aGPr #
Noon Prayer from Psalm 28 “Stronger”: http://ow.ly/2aFvG #
(@ChristianPost) Memphis couple tells “Blind Side” story in new book: http://bit.ly/a0LdoK #
Morning Prayer from Psalm 28 “Stronger”: http://ow.ly/2aFub #
A post you may have missed: The Blue Parakeet – #5 http://is.gd/dpCHK #
Evening Prayer, based on Psalm 27: http://ow.ly/2a5IF #
Jesus says religious people don’t know the Bible. Share what you hear from the next text in my “Irreligious” series: http://ow.ly/2a5il #
3% of the uses of “father” in the OT refer to God. 63% in the NT refer to God. What happened from OT to NT? Jesus. (I H Marshall) #
Noon Prayer, based on Psalm 27: http://ow.ly/2a5I5 #
Were those in churches today born into those churches or converted? http://ow.ly/2a6dm #
Morning Prayer, based on Psalm 27: http://ow.ly/2a5Gp #
Jesus says religious people don’t know the Bible. Share what you hear from the next text in my “Irreligious” series: http://ow.ly/2a5eP #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-11

Chris — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A post you may have missed: Revolution: Turning People to Faith Through Compassion (Matt. 9:35-36) http://is.gd/cQ61F #
Highland' David Curry preaches tonight in the "Refresh" series. Come and be equipped. #
Joshua Ray, Highland's preaching apprentice, preaches today in the "Irreligious" series. Come and be challenged! #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 24: The Face of God http://is.gd/dnffL #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 62 http://is.gd/dm3oG #
A post you may have missed: The Simple Way: People Who Are Sent to Save (Matt. 5:13-16) http://is.gd/dkwOv #
A post you may have missed: 7 Revealing Questions http://is.gd/djbs6 #
A post you may have missed: The Offering: What Happened When God Offered All (Rom. 12:1-2) http://is.gd/dhQfF #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 125: The Mountain Prayer http://is.gd/dgtGk #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-04

Chris — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A post you may have missed: Non-Traditional Spiritual Disciplines http://is.gd/dfj3H #
Joshua Ray, Highland's preaching apprentice, preaches today in the "Irreligious" series. Come and be challenged! #
A post you may have missed: Church on the Move (Part 3): 10 Reasons We Rejoice in Relocating http://is.gd/dedBf #
Heading to Branson MO for 6 days of family fun–after a breakfast of Gibson's donuts. #
A post you may have missed: Refresh: Connecting with Christ Through The Examen http://is.gd/dcZ0k #
Doing booksigning of Preaching to Pluralists and Rebuilding Relationships @ Lipscomb Bookstore. Come buy/by! #
Randy Harris #LUSC Churches need to be steel in their mission but plastic in method–often it's the reverse. #
Randy Harris on the book of Revelation in 3 statements: God's team wins, Pick a team, Don't be stupid. #LUSC #
Ken Durham at #LUSC on Jesus and celebration: You could tell the Pharisees were religious-they were miserable all the time. #
Scott Owings: The Psalms are prayers for times of disorder yet our churches continue to only pray prayers of order. #LUSC #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 100: Shout for Joy http://is.gd/dbEvs #
Lunch with Earl Lavender, director of Lipscomb's Institute for Christian Spirituality. I experience God anew each time I'm with him. #LUSC #
Kevin Owen, fellow former New Mexican, is preaching on Ps. 34 at Lipscomb's Summer Celebration. #LUSC #
Jesus reveals 5 revolutions which can turn your church around. Join me @lipscomb on July 1 (Summer Celebration 2 PM Ezell 301). #
A post you may have missed: Acts of God: #1 http://is.gd/dafgs #
Jesus reveals 5 revolutions which can turn your church around. Join me @lipscomb on July 1 (Summer Celebration 2 PM Ezell 301). #
At Chihuly in Nashville. http://ow.ly/i/2k1G #
Are you a gospel person or an epistle person? http://amzn.com/k/1696YSBGFPLYJ #Kindle #
Eating at Big River and walking around downtown Nashville. #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 17: Food for Lions http://is.gd/d7SzZ #
Sitting down at the Pancake Pantry. Yum! #
Start off your week with The Examen: http://chrisaltrock.com/2010/06/refresh-connecting-with-christ-through-the-examen/ #
Jesus reveals 5 revolutions which can turn your church around. Join me @lipscomb on July 1 (Summer Celebration 2 PM Ezell 301). #
Heading to Nashville for 2 days of R and R. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-20

Chris — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Let me not aspire to the claim of sensational spirituality but to the claim of simple obedience. (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 17 #SOM #
Let me not listen to others due to the fruit on their resumes but the fruit in their character. (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 16 #SOM #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 14: You DO Exist http://is.gd/cWsjF #
Let my path not be the crowded one but the little-traveled one. (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 15 #SOM #
Ps. 119 Prayer for those preaching/ teaching today: May the Word you share this morning lead people to remember God tonight (v. 55). #
Consider joining me @lipscomb for Summer Celebration. I’m teaching on Christ/Culture on July 1. #
RT @johnortberg: God is big enough to run the universe, small enough to live in your heart. #
Nick Buford and Ethan Murphy to be baptized in the AM at Highland! Join the “Irreligious” celebration at 10:15 AM. #
May I do to others what I would have them do to me. (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 14 #SOM #
Come and be “Irreligious” this Sunday 10:15 AM at Highland and learn about “The Examen” at 6:00 PM. #
May I trust in a God who knows how to give good gifts. (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 13 #SOM #
RT @lipscomb: Summer Celebration offers 100+ sessions, fireworks and spiritual family fun: … http://bit.ly/chwsBw #
RT @willmancini: Less is More: Jesus’ greatest sermon can be read in 8 minutes (Matthew 5-7) http://bit.ly/bU6oTi #
A post you may have missed: Is Rich Christian an Oxymoron? http://is.gd/cVlla #
May I pursue the strengthening of my own weaknesses rather than pointing out those of others. (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 12 #SOM #
Counselor, help me not worry but trust in the caring provision and kingdom purpose of God. (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 11 #SOM #
Counselor, help me to not be miserly and serve Money but to be generous and serve God. (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 10 #SOM #
A post you may have missed: Phil Cooke: Five Stages of Innovation http://is.gd/cU8Oh #
Son, may I pray for your kingdom to come instead of for my will to be done. (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 9 #SOM ) #
RT @chrisseidman: Praying for you and Sky. #
Son, may I give to the poor, pray, and fast for your sake and not mine (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 8 #SOM #
Randy Harris on the glory of the mundane: http://ow.ly/1ZMme #
Trying hard but still failing? Find solace in these words: http://ow.ly/1ZM9q #
Father, may I not respond to evil with violence but with love. (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 7 #SOM #
Pagan Character, Christian Character, and N. T. Wright: http://ow.ly/1ZM63 #
Father, let me not divorce but be faithful and let me not deceive but let my ‘yes’ mean ‘yes’ (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 6 #SOM #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 70: Come Quickly http://is.gd/cSJS4 #
Father, in my relationship with others make me one who pays any price to think and act without lust (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 5 #SOM #
50 Highland teens/adults yesterday led camps for urban children in Memphis; 74 painted homes for the poor in Memphis last week. Praise! #
The release of the iPhone 4 just happened to coincide with Father’s Day and my AT&T renewal date – so I’ve just pre-ordered. Call me Geek. #
How to suceed at being legal and fail at being loving: http://ow.ly/1Zp6N #
Father, in my relationship with others make me the one who does not harbor anger but seeks reconciliation. (Praying the Sermon on the… #
Energize me, Spirit, that I might do the good deeds that act as salt and light. (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 3 #SOM #
A post you may have missed: Prayer from Psalm 26: Trying http://is.gd/cRnFx #
Empower me, Jesus, to be merciful, pure, peaceful, and willing to suffer for what is right. (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 2 #SOM #
Is Wright right about character? http://bit.ly/bUEFna #
Sourfaced Christians and the call for celebration: http://ow.ly/1We8s #
Enable me, God, to be poor in spirit, mournful, meek, and hungry for righteousness (Praying the Sermon on the Mount 1 #SOM #
Thankful for Highland members who are helping @LeBonheurChild open their new wing! #
A post you may have missed: Revolution: Turning People to Faith Through Compassion (Matt. 9:35-36) http://is.gd/cQ61F #
Evening Prayer: As the day closes, may I meditate on all that you have done this day and ponder the work of your hands. #
What gives religious people the right? http://ow.ly/1Y95H #
Does authority have any place at all in religion? http://ow.ly/1Y94v #
Morning Prayer: Make clear to me how to live with hope in the hopeless times. http://ow.ly/1Y8Dk #
A post you may have missed: Learning to Pray His Way: #1 http://is.gd/cOJaM #
RT @MayorACWharton: Congratulations to “MEMPHIS” the musical! Tony Award winner for Best Musical! #