Citizen of a different kingdom. Digital marketing w/ @ApricotServices. @Calvin_Uni alum. #T1D + #Celiac. Frequent pedestrian.
Grand Rapids, MI
Joined April 2013
- Tweets2.2K
- Following218
- Followers190
- Likes1.3K
Pete Ford retweeted
This is important. There's a lot of misinformation out there about bail reform. We *know* that people overwhelmingly return to court when released pre-trial. Those who don't? Turns out: They just need a text reminder. A thread on how simple tech can help achieve freedom. More:
Pete Ford retweeted
Every time I say this, there’s usually someone who pushes back with, “This is the Social Gospel.”
No beloved, this is literally Jesus’ definition of his Gospel (or Good News) in Luke 4:18.
Pete Ford retweeted
Racism is evil. It is the spirit of antichrist.
newcitychurch.org/2022/05/17…
Pete Ford retweeted
That's a good word. Also, I'm still not wearing leggings publicly or privately.
Vainglory is a central feature of our culture. People don't want to be good or productive or helpful, but *famous*. Many choose to dress in order to be seen—men and women. This is immodesty.
Pete Ford retweeted
Who makes or owns an invention/company doesn’t mean they dictate how the product is used. (Bell just saw the phone as a lark.)
So you can show up in this space with care, nuance, and respect for humanity, especially neighbors with whom you don’t agree. No one decides that but you
Pete Ford retweeted
My city has a racialized history that should not be ignored when attempting to understand the present. Todd Robinson's "City within a City" is eye-opening. time.com/6167659/grand-rapid…
Pete Ford retweeted
Q: If Jesus will fix everything when he returns, why should the Church fight systemic injustice? Won’t we always have injustice until Jesus returns?
A: Because we’re called to faithfulness; not success. Also, we’re called to persevere in fighting sin - both personal & systemic.
Pete Ford retweeted
"Safety was never part of the Promise."
Beautiful insight by Marilyn R Gardner on the things we fear and our relentless pursuit of safety. We are called rather to live fully and risk well in the absence of safety and the presence of God.
communicatingacrossboundarie…
@RachelPiehJones
Pete Ford retweeted
Christians have a dual responsibility to question conspiracy theories and show compassion to those who believe them, says @jaredstacy
premierchristianity.com/cult…
Pete Ford retweeted
Fantastic article by @iduncan with a perfect headline:
"Under federal rules, ‘significant progress’ on infrastructure can mean more road deaths and decrepit bridges."
washingtonpost.com/transport…
Pete Ford retweeted
The church ought to be the place where people who are struggling with sin and are being hunted down by the avenger of blood can come for support and aid and rescue. #HeardAtNewCityChurch
Pete Ford retweeted
Our latest post covers the dangers of winter travel and why putting cars first makes winter weather worse for everyone. t4america.org/2022/01/28/don…
Pete Ford retweeted
Does the bible prohibit women from speaking in church? @esaumccaulley
Pete Ford retweeted
PRINCIPLE THREE: Nonviolence seeks to defeat injustice not people.
Nonviolence recognizes that evildoers are also victims and are not evil people.
The nonviolent resister seeks to defeat evil not people.
Pete Ford retweeted
Washington State Department of Corrections’ negligence killed Clifford Farrar. [tw: conversation about death of a Black man with diabetes while incarcerated - THREAD (1/7)
Pete Ford retweeted
What was true for Israel is true for us today: If my "financial peace" depends upon the financial impoverishment of another, it's not Christ's peace.
Pete Ford retweeted
Crucifixion was one of Rome's grotesque displays of power. Guns are one of America's grotesque displays of power. The Revelation of Jesus Christ is clear: the worship of power is the spirit of antichrist.
(1/3)
Pete Ford retweeted
I can’t imagine the trauma of believing I’m about to be executed and having the state wait until the day of to announce a commute.
Or being a family member of that person.
#JuliusJones is a human being.
