Michael Vick has paid his debt.
17 months in Leavenworth.
Over a decade ago.
The names on this petition are unaware or more likely unconcerned with justice and truth.
Don’t kneel. Don’t lock arms. Don’t love each other. Don’t empathize with your brother. Don’t care about your country. Don’t speak up for the vulnerable. Don’t seek justice or righteousness.
Just play.
Sad.
From the tragic loss of Kobe to the pandemic of Corona, 2020 seems to be reminding me that I am not omniscient, omnipresent or omnipotent. In fact, I have little control over life itself. Even the air I breathe is not mine.
There is but one sovereign and we are not Him.
COVID vaccination status never should’ve been public knowledge.
Media shouldn’t have been permitted to interrogate NFL players about themselves or teammates. It only served to pressure players into decisions to avoid scrutiny and allowed the public to assassinate their character
It is a sad and evil day when the murder of our most innocent and vulnerable is celebrated with such overwhelming exuberance.
We SHOULD be supporting and encouraging the building of families which are fundamental to any society.
By not doing so, we invite consequences untold
Once student athletes are finally compensated equitably for the billions of dollars they generate, the NCAA should make sure to include an “opt out” clause for student athletes like Tim, who for personal reasons would rather not be compensated for the billions they generate...😒
The God of victory is also God in failure. I gave my all, but it was not enough to earn a spot on the
@Patriots
roster. I’m beyond disappointed but even more upset for my family who has supported me with all the love a husband and father could ask for.They are my heroes. Rom 8:28
Both the Bills and Bengals have strong spiritual leadership among players and chaplain. Pray for them as they minister, encourage and comfort while enduring this moment themselves. Pray for supernatural strength and wisdom.
As a descendant of people considered non human because of ethnicity I refuse to stand idly by while another subset of people are considered non human due to stage of development. To do so would be self serving, cowardly and historically ignorant.
For your prayers, well wishes, and acts of kindness toward us during this pregnancy we are eternally grateful. Thank You! Kirsten is healthy and recoverying from delivery. I am in awe of her strength and Gods faithfulness. Asher and Levi are just enjoying the view
#WatsonTwins
😊
My daddy rang the bell today.
I’m so proud of him. Proud of his transparency. Proud of his perspective. Proud of his concern for those enduring worse. It’s hard to see your hero hurting, the man you always believed was invincible.
Thank you God for bringing him through.
Life is a vapor. We are here today and gone tomorrow. Yet we serve a God who is the same yesterday today and forever. And through His Son we receive Life everlasting.
I hate this part of the game. Every man in uniform, on both teams, is hurting for their brother right now. Lord help Demar and comfort his family in this moment. In the name of Jesus
If your players or assistant coaches don’t run the plays you call, you’ve already lost your team.
If you’re comfortable enough to tell the world about it, there’s no turning back.
Dennis Allen said they asked him if Jamaal Williams could get a TD. He said no, he wanted to take a knee. He said the players ran that play anyway. He said Arthur Smith was right to be upset.
Dean.
Yes there is a black national anthem. It’s called “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Been that way since the early 1900’s. And while we have had a black national anthem black people have been loyal to America, fighting in her wars, working in her factories, loving her promise,…
No Matt. Cover up the killing and refuse to arrest Darius for two months until a video is released and the nation responds in horror. That’s why people would talk about it for a month. Don’t use this horrific murder and this unthinkable loss to incite people with false analogies
Say his name. 5 year old Cannon Hinnant was executed in cold blood while riding his bike. The accused killer is Darius Sessoms. He allegedly walked up to the boy and shot him dead in front of his sisters. Reverse the races and this is the only thing anyone talks about for a month
After 15 years of football,
@BenjaminSWatson
is ready to hang up his jersey and fully enjoy his
#1
job as a father of five, as he awaits his two newest additions.
#NFLFilmsPresents
: Ben Watson
@Saints
May the Lord provide comfort and peace for the Trump family. We are a people of differing political viewpoints and allegiances yet tonight let us lay them aside, think of the importance of family, and pray for the President during this time. Mourn with those who mourn.
The solution for unwanted children is to WANT them.
The solution for unloved children is to LOVE them.
The solution for a future of poor education, poverty and incarceration is EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT, JOBS, and DECARCERATION.
Killing innocent life will NEVER be the solution.
Here’s Democratic state rep. John Rogers opposing an abortion ban in Alabama: “It ought to be a woman’s choice. . . . Some kids are unwanted. So you kill them now or you kill them later. You bring them into the world unwanted, unloved, then send them to the electric chair.”
The 9/11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people from 93 nations. 2,753 were killed in New York, 184 were killed at the Pentagon, and 40 people were killed on Flight 93. May God bless and comfort those who lost loved ones. May we mourn with and for them and resolve to
#NeverForget
.
.
@Alyssa_Milano
to claim that giving MORE children of color the right to be born will negatively affect “women of color” reveals IGNORANCE, RACISM or some combination of both. Our children and families are capable of greatness and lies like this harm our future. Dont patronize us
"Nobody wants to get an abortion," says Alyssa Milano. "We are all pro-life. But there are circumstances that we cannot avoid. ... Just because there are women that don't believe in abortion, don't take away someone else's right."
Glory to the new born King! Born to die so that we may live. What a gift that the creator became one of the created, entering into human experience, to reconcile them back to himself. Such an act demands a response.
Young ladies, you are worth far more than your ability to twerk. Your beauty is innate, flowing from within. You are valuable, intelligent and the crown of creation. Fathers, like many of you, I have an 11yr old daughter. Be vigilant. Protect their hearts. The enemy lurks...
I had not seen the Jeffrey Simmons fight video until the draft tonight. Now the incident from 2016 is fresh for the millions who like me, just saw it for the first time, whether he is the same person now or not. A simple “Congratulations” would have been perfect
@espn
.
Today, pray for a political leader who you vehemently disagree with. Even one you personally dislike. Not only because they are Americans as we are, but because they were also made in the image of God.
#LeadersLead
Overwhelmed by the gravity and ugliness of my sin today. It’s not a joke. It’s not funny. It is an offense to a Holy God and condemns me to death. Yet it was paid for by the tortured shed blood of Jesus in the greatest demonstration of LOVE and OBEDIENCE the world will ever know!
There’s something special about the last game of a season when players know they may never be on the field together again.
I’ve seen teammates work to get each other bonuses, weep, and play with reckless abandon.
This TEAM did something for a teammate that he’ll never forget
Get off
@Jaboowins
back. This man is the best teammate I’ve ever had. Loves this city, this game and embodies everything you can ask for in a leader. Was a rare situation and we all take responsibility. Nobody thought it would get blown out of proportion. Also f*ck the falcons
I just saw my 8 yr old son take the kitchen trash bag out to the outdoor garbage can.
I asked him, “Did mommy tell you to do that?”
He replied, “No.”
I said, “Then why did you take it out?”
He said, “ Because it was full.”
I almost passed out.
Speechless.
There is a God.
No matter what
#POTUS
does for our economy, foreign relations or religious freedom THIS will be his legacy. Insulting Americans. We may disagree on policy, but we must always gravitate toward decency and respect. Leaders lead in word AND deed. We should expect and demand BOTH.
Jesus was not born a refugee. Read the text.
But indeed he was God incarnate born in humble surroundings, in fulfillment of prophecy, on mission to save all mankind. Merry Christmas!
Today I join millions around the world in celebrating the arrival of divinity on earth, who came into this world not in riches but in poverty, not as a citizen but as a refugee.
No matter where or how we celebrate, merry Christmas.
My sincerest thanks for the kind, affirming and encouraging words sent over the last 24hrs regarding my NFL career. They really mean a lot to my family and me. Thank you so much for taking the time to send them.
Actually his or her heart is beating 100 to 160 times a minute at 6 weeks. Simple biology that has nothing to do with the sex of the individual writing legislation.
“6 weeks pregnant” = 2 weeks late on your period.
Most of the men writing these bills don’t know the first thing about a woman’s body outside of the things they want from it. It’s relatively common for a woman to have a late period + not be pregnant.
So this is a backdoor ban.
Earth to Beto: the beauty of America is that we can have opposing views w/o threat or penalty. Religious orgs have always been leaders in affirming human dignity, providing for poor and protecting “every single one of us” including the full term children you’d rather discard.
Beto O’Rourke on religious institutions losing tax-exempt status for opposing same-sex marriage: "There can be no reward, no benefit, no tax break for anyone ... that denies the full human rights and the full civil rights of every single one of us"
#EqualityTownHall
Do not take for granted the peaceful political process we enjoy in this country. It is an inheritance that is not eternally promised but one we must work to preserve for the next generation.
One Nation Under God.
While it was an joke, the truth is that I crossed the line, you should never joke about family so that I owe a public apology to Ben & Kirsten 100%.
@BenjaminSWatson
couldn’t have handled it better with his humor and class.
We all good & proud to call him a friend & coworker
Pastor,
Equal access to kill a son or daughter is NOT justice.
JUSTICE is the equitable distribution of punishment AND protection.
JUSTICE is rooted in the dignity of every human endowed by their Creator.
One cannot truly fight for JUSTICE while simultaneously denying it.
I am so grateful for the encouragement received this past week from strangers friends and family alike. God used them to boost my spirit and bring proper perspective in disappointment. For now my journey has led back to the
@patriots
. Whatever transpires He’s in control. Rom 8:28
The God of victory is also God in failure. I gave my all, but it was not enough to earn a spot on the
@Patriots
roster. I’m beyond disappointed but even more upset for my family who has supported me with all the love a husband and father could ask for.They are my heroes. Rom 8:28
Suffering in silence. Humiliated in public. It is countless instances like these that seem unbelievable without video documentation. This should have never happened. This entire scene reeks of the bias so many fight daily. We have so far to grow and what an opportunity to do so.
Epitome of a team player ⬇️
A referee wouldn't allow Andrew Johnson of Buena
@brhschiefs
to wrestle with a cover over his dreadlocks. It was either an impromptu haircut, or a forfeit. Johnson chose the haircut, then won by sudden victory in OT to help spark Buena to a win.
.
@SeanPayton
, you told me I could become a better offensive player when I signed with the
@saints
in year 10 and I did. Thank you for being the incredibly detailed teacher that you are. We don’t know the future but we know who holds it. Walk forward boldly. Congratulations!
Dads. Tell your daughters that they are beautiful SO MANY times, that when someone tells them anything different, they look at them like the LIARS they are.
“I don’t believe in the prosperity Gospel. I believe if you read the word of God and you understand it, there’s trials along the way but they equip your heart to be who you are.”
Watch
@NickFoles
preach the Gospel at his press conference today.
Thank you all so much for your prayer and encouragement. I am healthy but on the eve of a championship my feelings are hurt more than my body ever was. These opportunities are rare and precious.
#WhodatNation
, wherever you are, we need everything you’ve got tomorrow! Let’s go! ⚜️
HE LOOKS MISERABLE!
No dog deserves to be packed up, carted from state to state, and paraded in front of a stadium full of screaming fans.
Animals are NOT mascots 👎
@UGAAthletics
must retire Uga immediately! He should be at home with a loving family.
I will never understand why some people think that a purchased ticket is a purchased license to scream insults at another human being while they are at work doing their job.
Be entertained. Be respectful. Go home.
If you want to call praying thinking that’s cool. But that’s not what these men are doing.
Thinking is what happens in the corporate suites. Praying is what happens when you stare death in the face.
Celebrating 18 years of learning lamenting, listening and loving.
K, you are the best thing that ever happened to me and I am grateful that God united us in oneness to enjoy each other completely and know him more fully. I love you. 😘
Happy Anniversary!
.
@drewbrees
!!! Love you brother. What an honor to do life and football with you and your family. You made me a better husband, father and citizen. Congratulations! Thank you for your servant leadership. Truly one of a kind.
Congratulations
@drewbrees
. It has been an honor to be your teammate and friend. As a player and as a man you set the bar high and are incomparable leader of many.
#WhoDat
I hate targeting calls in college football. No consistency, no football sense, and too severe a punishment for such subjective infraction.
I really hate targeting calls
We will never consistently treat each other with the dignity, respect and honor image bearers of our Creator deserve, until we embrace the fact that though our skin tone or socioeconomic status may differ we are but ONE BLOOD 🩸
“Madam speaker, the president of the United States!” No matter who is in office, every year I hear that announcement, I pray that the man walking down that aisle humble himself before God seeking the wisdom only He can provide.
#SOTU
Life can change in the blink of an eye. Damar’s injury has made us all wrestle with this truth. It has served as a reminder of own mortality. While we pray for him as he fights for his life we must ask ourselves where will we spend eternity? Thanks for this convo
@andersoncooper
Sometimes Belichick would tell the offense we weren’t throwing until we get _______ first downs. So you receivers better block if you want to catch a pass today.
Never heard him say we aren’t throwing, the entire game! Lol
Bold statement from
@NYGovCuomo
with millions praying, millions serving, and millions giving, motivated by their faith.
In a time of such uncertainty a wise, humble and prudent man would at least hedge their bet and offer God a little bit of credit.
Mr President
@POTUS
, from this moment forward the country needs you to be OUR leader. All of us will never agree on everything but today we need compassion not cruelty. We need humility not pride. We need leadership not instigation. We need hope not insults.
If the NFL cared about hiring black coaches and not just talking about it, they would commit to investigating these claims instead of vowing to “defend” against them.
Two totally different postures. Very telling and very honest.
America, we are getting exactly what we deserve for not holding our leadership, namely the President of the United States
@realDonaldTrump
to a standard of decency, respect and honor that we would expect from our young children.
Consoling my son after a loss in the 4x100 relay, another dad stopped, bent down and encouraged him as the tears flowed. “It’s okay to be sad about losing. It hurts. But you did your best and should be very proud!”
20 minutes later, seeing a father with his son, it was my turn.