@jameschatch.bsky.social
Child of God, husband, father, grandad, friend; kidney donor; PhD from TEDS; teach @ Thirdmill Seminary; takes naps
Christine Jeske (prof at Wheaton) sent me a prerelease copy of her book before the holidays. Since today is the actual release day, it seemed like a good day to get started with my afternoon coffee.
After reading one chapter, I can say, “This is going to be a good one!”
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Our multilingual God! ¡Nuestro Dios multilingüe!
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Kingdom Innovation
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I read a lot, but here are the authors that I've read 3 or more of their books (in alphabetical order):
*Conn
*Gladwell
*Godin
*Goheen
*Grisham
*Eswine
*Ferguson
*Frame
*Keller
*Kotter
*Lewis
*Newbigin
*Perkins
*Peterson
*Sauls
*Schein
*Stott
*C Wright
*T Wright
*Yancey
"A good system of government should be workable both if Christians are in the majority and if Christians are in the minority, so that Christians are free to practice their faith in either scenario."
~ Drew Martin, referencing the ideas of Francis J. Grimké
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How are you celebrating?
18.09.2025 14:45 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0“What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.”
~ Mother Teresa
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My charge to the 2025 Thirdmill Seminary graduates
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A visit to Orlando means a visit to BrightLight books
14.09.2025 00:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0"There is a great market for religious experience in our world; there is little enthusiasm for the patient acquisition of virtue."
~ Eugene Peterson (A Long Obedience in the Same Direction)
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~Rich McCaskill
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My “Read Soon” stack of books 😂😂😂
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It’s been years since I’ve been to #PCAGA - it was great to see so many old friends.
As I reflect on the time, I was really encouraged by the MNA lunch and so thankful for the leadership of Irwyn Ince.
Yes, there are serious problems in the PCA but God is at work!
“Good news is better than good arguments” ~ Anonymous
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I picked this up again after several years and have been reading a couple of chapters each morning
I find myself surprised by scripture again and again as Wright’s translation catches my attention
It’s been a good change from my normal ESV/NIV/CSB rotation
Help your people dream!
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"When a church looks diverse on the outside, it's often because the gospel is central."
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"When we imagine love as directed toward us and yet hold back from loving others, we have failed to dwell in love."
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UPDATE: More than 5,000 homes were impacted, and 38 people were injured after an EF3 tornado tore across St. Louis. via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
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The other mag that came this week
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New magazine came in the mail today.
What magazines do you subscribe to?
I read Psalm 121 this morning which reminded me of Uncle Ken
He was an Indian man in London whom I visited many times in the hospital before his passing. He always wanted me to read Ps 121 to him
Thank you Uncle Ken for reminding me again that our help comes from the Lord (vs2)
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