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There is great value in saying something in a memorable, concise manner. Twitter has caused us to make this a near spiritual discipline. For my own growth (as a generally verbose individual… that’s a long way of saying “wordy”) and for the benefit of others, I highlight tweets each week that deliver a big message in a few words.

"Do not spare sin, for it will not spare you." – Baxter

— Joe Thorn (@joethorn) June 10, 2013

The pride that helps us save face will eventually b the stumbling block that makes us fall on r faces @SusieLarson Your Beautiful Purpose

— Rozanne Frazee (@RozanneFrazee) June 11, 2013

Fathers, you set the standard in your home. The kids are always learning and always watching.

— Lecrae (@lecrae) June 16, 2013

You can impress people at a distance, but you can impact them only up close. Howard Hendricks

— Mary DeMuth (@MaryDeMuth) June 11, 2013

If dependence is the objective, then weakness is an advantage ~ Alistair Begg

— Bob Butts (@BobHButts) June 12, 2013

Maturity in prayer is not shown by theological words but by child like request. @jdgreear #somethingbetter

— Jeremy Pollard (@jeremypollard) June 8, 2013

And one because it’s funny…

Telling my son it's bedtime is like dropping a mento in Sprite.

— Jeremy Pierre (@jeremypierre) June 15, 2013

There is great value in saying something in a memorable, concise manner. Twitter has caused us to make this a near spiritual discipline. For my own growth (as a generally verbose individual… that’s a long way of saying “wordy”) and for the benefit of others, I highlight tweets each week that deliver a big message in a few words.

In light of our identity in Christ, failure to pursue excellence is a tragedy.

— mattadair (@mattadair) June 4, 2013

We follow a trustworthy God on a dangerous journey

— Tyler Jones (@PastorTyler) June 4, 2013

Why do I keep relating to you as one of my many relationships, instead of my only relationship, in which all other ones are grounded?

— Henri Nouwen (@HenriNouwen) June 5, 2013

Love someone today who hasn't earned it. Show 'em how our God works.

— Ben Reed (@benreed) June 7, 2013

"You don't know how enslaved they are to the pressures of the ordinary." Screwtape

— John Starke (@john_starke) June 9, 2013

I have never met a man who has given me as much trouble as myself. —D. L. Moody

— Danny Patterson (@Dpstrongtower) June 9, 2013

And one because it’s funny…

Asked a Methodist if he sprinkles coffee on his donut. He asked me if I dunk my pancake.

— Church Curmudgeon (@ChrchCurmudgeon) June 7, 2013

There is great value in saying something in a memorable, concise manner. Twitter has caused us to make this a near spiritual discipline. For my own growth (as a generally verbose individual… that’s a long way of saying “wordy”) and for the benefit of others, I highlight tweets each week that deliver a big message in a few words.

"Every Christian is either a missionary or an imposter." #CharlesSpurgeon

— Selma Wilson (@selma_wilson) June 2, 2013

"Truth is always authoritative & gracious. Authoritative words should never be harsh, & gracious words should never be without power."

— Julius Tennal II (@JBeHumble) May 31, 2013

encouraging the wife of a church planter is one of the best way to support a church plant–thanks @NAMB_SBC for leading out in this.

— Justin Perry (@jperry_30) May 31, 2013

God has not been trying an experiment on my faith or love in order to find out their quality. He knew it already. It was I who didn't.

— C. S. Lewis (@CSLewisDaily) May 31, 2013

"You can't get in to Narnia the same way twice." ~@timkellernyc on prescribing methods for church revival.

— Matt Heerema (@mheerema) May 29, 2013

Interpersonal sin is my attempt to remove you or to use you in order to gain what I think will make life worth living.

— Bill Smith (@WPS_ministries) May 28, 2013

And one non-tweet because it’s funny….

There is great value in saying something in a memorable, concise manner. Twitter has caused us to make this a near spiritual discipline. For my own growth (as a generally verbose individual… that’s a long way of saying “wordy”) and for the benefit of others, I highlight tweets each week that deliver a big message in a few words.

“Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.” @spurgeon_

— Ryan Doherty (@RJDoherty) May 22, 2013

“Men fall in private long before they fall in public.” #jcryle

— mikepassaro (@mikepassaro) May 24, 2013

“Grace is indeed needed to turn a man into a saint; and he who doubts it does not know what a saint or a man is.” – Pascal

— Bruce Ashford (@BruceAshford) May 21, 2013

All men are ordinary men.The extraordinary men know it. G.K. Chesterton

— Darrin Patrick (@darrinpatrick) May 22, 2013

Why do people say “I’m not afraid of God because I know He is good?” Have they never even been to a dentist? #CSLewisU

— C. S. Lewis (@CSLewisU) May 24, 2013

And two because they’re funny…

He said “Your obsession with cats is out of control. I can’t handle it anymore.”She cried, “You’re kicking meeeowt?”

— Funny One Liners (@funnyoneliners) May 24, 2013

Recording a new voicemail greeting is like being sucked into a vortex of self-hatred.

— Sammy Rhodes (@prodigalsam) May 21, 2013

There is great value in saying something in a memorable, concise manner. Twitter has caused us to make this a near spiritual discipline. For my own growth (as a generally verbose individual… that’s a long way of saying “wordy”) and for the benefit of others, I highlight tweets each week that deliver a big message in a few words.

Pastor Tim Keller: “God is concerned not only for the salvation of souls but also for the relief of poverty, hunger, and injustice.”

— John Sather (@johnsathercru) May 14, 2013

“God offers life, but not an improved old life. The life He offers is life out of death.” A.W. Tozer

— Bryndan Loritts (@bloritts) May 17, 2013

1 of the great diseases of our day is triviality. The things with which most people spend most of their time is utterly trivial -@johnpiper

— Justin Perry (@jperry_30) May 14, 2013

My process: (1) test idea on social media (2) listen to feedback, (3) blog it ,(4) listen (5) write article, (6) listen, (7) put in book

— Anthony Bradley (@drantbradley) May 17, 2013

“[Biblical manhood] is too often more about being like a modern version of John Wayne than an eternal version of Jesus Christ.” @edstetzer

— Matt Smethurst (@MattSmethurst) May 17, 2013

Jesus cannot be Savior unless He is Lord. When you get Him, you get all that He is. @nancydemoss #ReviveTour

— True Woman Movement (@TrueWoman) May 18, 2013

There is great value in saying something in a memorable, concise manner. Twitter has caused us to make this a near spiritual discipline. For my own growth (as a generally verbose individual… that’s a long way of saying “wordy”) and for the benefit of others, I highlight tweets each week that deliver a big message in a few words.

The culture of evangelical worship is disproportionately upbeat and shows little tolerance for grief or ordinary sadness. – John Koessler

— Barnabas Piper (@BarnabasPiper) May 10, 2013

I am confident of two things:The Lord will keep me despite myself (2 Tim. 1:12), and The Lord will make me like Himself (Eph. 4:22-24).

— Thabiti Anyabwile (@ThabitiAnyabwil) May 10, 2013

How you start is the measure of your ambition. How you finish is the measure of your character.

— Kevin Peck (@_kpeck_) May 10, 2013

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” African proverb #Unity #TeamWork #Leadership

— J. Roger Davis (@JRogerDavis) May 10, 2013

The more we understand ourselves as beneficiaries, the more we will be wiling to act as benefactors.

— Steve Timmis (@STimmis) May 10, 2013

“Losing our illusions is difficult because illusions are the stuff we live by.” Brennan Manning

— Tullian Tchividjian (@PastorTullian) May 11, 2013

There is great value in saying something in a memorable, concise manner. Twitter has caused us to make this a near spiritual discipline. For my own growth (as a generally verbose individual… that’s a long way of saying “wordy”) and for the benefit of others, I highlight tweets each week that deliver a big message in a few words.

Singles: “Best friends can become great lovers, but ‘premature lovers’ are less likely to become best friends.” Paul Friesen

— Gary Thomas (@garyLthomas) May 1, 2013

Clarity in expectations creates confidence in execution. #leadership

— spence shelton (@spenceshelton) May 1, 2013

The gospel exposes my cynicism for what it usually is; self-righteousness masquerading as discernment

— Scotty Smith (@ScottyWardSmith) May 1, 2013

“God hears the voice of his Son in the prayers of his people.” H. Bavinck

— Jaime Owens (@JEdwardOwens) May 4, 2013

5 leadership roles of the man:1.Provision2.Spiritual leadership3.Leader in romance4.Protection5.Self-sacrifice@jdgreear #FirstLove

— Jeremy Pollard (@jeremypollard) May 4, 2013

There is great value in saying something in a memorable, concise manner. Twitter has caused us to make this a near spiritual discipline. For my own growth (as a generally verbose individual… that’s a long way of saying “wordy”) and for the benefit of others, I highlight tweets each week that deliver a big message in a few words.

Peer pressure comes from within *you*. You want to be accepted and liked. – Ed Welch @ccef

— Bryan Pickering (@BryanPickering) April 23, 2013

“Without the gospel we hate ourselves instead of our sin.”

— Tim Keller Wisdom (@DailyKeller) April 24, 2013

“Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next person.”- C. S. Lewis

— Elliot Grudem (@elliotgrudem) April 24, 2013

As the gospel becomes more beautiful, the idols of our lives become less attractive.

— Jason Gaston (@jasongaston) April 25, 2013

If you let the approval of men go to your head then you will let criticism of men go to your heart, @joshuajurjevich

— Matt Fry (@mattfry) April 29, 2013

And one because it’s funny…

“I just found out that roadrunners run 20mph & coyotes run up to 43mph. My childhood has been a lie!”

— Julius Tennal II (@JBeHumble) April 25, 2013

There is great value in saying something in a memorable, concise manner. Twitter has caused us to make this a near spiritual discipline. For my own growth (as a generally verbose individual… that’s a long way of saying “wordy”) and for the benefit of others, I highlight tweets each week that deliver a big message in a few words.

My son trusted what Jesus did on the Cross,so one day he’ll greet me in heaven “clothed,in his RIGHT MIND!” Mk.5:15 #Glory

— Rick Warren (@RickWarren) April 17, 2013

We really need to stop using the word “unbiblical” to demonize those w/whom we disagree on matters not explicit in the Bible. #Tribalism

— Anthony Bradley (@drantbradley) April 16, 2013

The shortest distance between two people is prayer.

— Mark Driscoll (@PastorMark) April 17, 2013

“If there are no absolutes by which to judge society, then society is absolute.”Francis Schaeffer

— Eliza Jane Huie (@ElizaJaneHuie) April 17, 2013

One question to transform all relationships: “What can I do to serve you?”

— Cleve Persinger (@persinger) April 16, 2013

“A godly man or woman is not just someone can use their tongue, but can bridle it as well.” Sinclair Ferguson

— John Starke (@john_starke) April 16, 2013

And one because it’s funny…

My socks could use some marriage counseling cause most of them are divorced.

— sammy rhodes (@prodigalsam) April 21, 2013

There is great value in saying something in a memorable, concise manner. Twitter has caused us to make this a near spiritual discipline. For my own growth (as a generally verbose individual… that’s a long way of saying “wordy”) and for the benefit of others, I highlight tweets each week that deliver a big message in a few words.

If I knew someone else had my prayer life would I ask them to pray for me?

— Byron Paulus (@ByronPaulus) April 14, 2013

“If my family is suffering because of my work then my ministry will suffer and one day die.” Brian Mills

— Ministry Grid (@ministrygrid) April 7, 2013

“I’ve noticed something strange about the sin God hates most. It’s usually found among the people who think they love God most.” – Osborne

— Andrew Smith (@pastor_andrew) February 19, 2013

“In the 20th century, liberals took man (and counseling) and conservatives took God (and preaching) to the detriment of both.”–Powlison

— CCEF (@ccef) April 9, 2013

The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. (Prov. 29:25, ESV)

— Jonathan Welch (@welchjonathan) April 12, 2013

And one because it’s funny…

Billion dollar idea: An app that sends you a text when the light turns green.

— Damien Fahey (@DamienFahey) April 13, 2013

And another one because it’s funny in a LOTR kind of way…

I hatses waiting for the baggages

— Alan Hirsch (@alanhirsch) April 14, 2013