Tuesday Morning Briefing (August 19, 2025)

Good morning! We are living in the best of all possible worlds, with a God enthroned in the highest heavens who is abounding in grace and mercy. Join me as we talk about the world in light of who our Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer is. Here is what I have planned to talk through:

Last Sunday’s sermon on Maturing in Discipleship - https://youtu.be/EjHDP52Oyos

Ready to Harvest adeptly chronicles the Church of the Nazarene’s struggles with progressives - https://youtu.be/OiNxRAt5RD0

UM pastor Ryan Scott says divorce is okay - https://notthebee.com/takes/methodist-pastor-endorses-divorce-if-marriage-is-keeping-you-from-being-your-most-authentic-and-whole-self

UM pastor talks about gay sex life - https://x.com/protestia/status/1954112371913372061?s=46&t=UGB_bVaMqYnX9gy5jXvGyg

Oklahoma Life.Church has false goddess in set - https://x.com/protestia/status/1957380633266692295?s=61&t=7W9rsh4ZlbFfE7QHSORP_g

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