Lawrence Powers
@lawrencepowers.bsky.social
Coffee drinker. Outdoor fan. Dog Person. Thirty-Something. Pastor.
"Right up to the very end, life is to be worn gloriously."
Capt. Christopher Pike
"Right up to the very end, life is to be worn gloriously."
Capt. Christopher Pike
“Many of us will chew on Thanksgiving turkey hoping the the tryptophan-induced slumber will come quickly so that we won’t have to face…”
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A Weary World Gives Thanks?
In a weary world where gratitude can feel hard to name, hope becomes our truest Thanksgiving prayer. Even the smallest glimpse of light can carry us forward.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:30 AM
“Many of us will chew on Thanksgiving turkey hoping the the tryptophan-induced slumber will come quickly so that we won’t have to face…”
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"Moving on means letting your story breathe without you. It is difficult, humbling, and often the most generous thing you can do..."
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The Unexpected Truth About Moving On
Lately, I have been thinking about what it means to step out of chapters that once shaped us so deeply. All of us carry seasons that helped form who we are, seasons that were good to us and good fo…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"Moving on means letting your story breathe without you. It is difficult, humbling, and often the most generous thing you can do..."
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I never expected my daughter’s favorite movie to spark a conversation about faith and courage, but here we are. Sharing some reflections.
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#KPopDemonHunters #Christianity
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#KPopDemonHunters #Christianity
What K-Pop Demon Hunters Can Teach Us About Faith, Fear, and Paying Attention
Every so often a movie arrives that stirs up concern among Christians before anyone has even seen it. The recent conversations around K-Pop Demon Hunters are a perfect example. Based solely on the …
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November 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I never expected my daughter’s favorite movie to spark a conversation about faith and courage, but here we are. Sharing some reflections.
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#KPopDemonHunters #Christianity
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#KPopDemonHunters #Christianity
We're still accepting applications for our open Associate Pastor for Music and Adults fulltime position at Westwood Baptist Church (CBF) in Cary, North Carolina.
Apply at www.westwoodcary.org/careers. Share with those who you think might be a good fit!
Apply at www.westwoodcary.org/careers. Share with those who you think might be a good fit!
Westwood Baptist Church, Cary - Careers
A faithful CBF Baptist congregation in Cary, North Carolina.
www.westwoodcary.org
August 9, 2025 at 12:35 AM
We're still accepting applications for our open Associate Pastor for Music and Adults fulltime position at Westwood Baptist Church (CBF) in Cary, North Carolina.
Apply at www.westwoodcary.org/careers. Share with those who you think might be a good fit!
Apply at www.westwoodcary.org/careers. Share with those who you think might be a good fit!
Just want to take a minute to say how proud we are of our son. His #autism is a part of who he is—and it brings out strengths, insights, and perspectives that constantly amaze us. 1/2
April 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Just want to take a minute to say how proud we are of our son. His #autism is a part of who he is—and it brings out strengths, insights, and perspectives that constantly amaze us. 1/2
I already owned this book by the great @bradmeltzer.com, but had to grab this signed one when I came across it today! (It’s a great read for anyone looking to pick something up!
March 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I already owned this book by the great @bradmeltzer.com, but had to grab this signed one when I came across it today! (It’s a great read for anyone looking to pick something up!
How I have not dislocated my knee running it into the ottomans and bed frames of my apartment, I’ll never know.
March 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
How I have not dislocated my knee running it into the ottomans and bed frames of my apartment, I’ll never know.
February 26, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Baptists are historically dissenters in moments where religious freedom is at risk in the USA. I am thankful to be a part of a Baptist movement that is honoring that as we build the diverse kingdom that Christ has called us to as we serve one another.
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Judge blocks immigration arrests at some places of worship — CBS News
A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for three religious groups.
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February 25, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Baptists are historically dissenters in moments where religious freedom is at risk in the USA. I am thankful to be a part of a Baptist movement that is honoring that as we build the diverse kingdom that Christ has called us to as we serve one another.
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EVERY person, no matter where they are born, has within them the image of God. For Christians, this is a truth to not be ignored.
"So God created MANKIND (no exceptions) in God's own image, in the image of God, God created them;
male and female God created them."
Genesis 1:27
"So God created MANKIND (no exceptions) in God's own image, in the image of God, God created them;
male and female God created them."
Genesis 1:27
February 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
EVERY person, no matter where they are born, has within them the image of God. For Christians, this is a truth to not be ignored.
"So God created MANKIND (no exceptions) in God's own image, in the image of God, God created them;
male and female God created them."
Genesis 1:27
"So God created MANKIND (no exceptions) in God's own image, in the image of God, God created them;
male and female God created them."
Genesis 1:27
A daily reminder for myself, as much as anyone in these uncertain times:
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
February 14, 2025 at 1:27 AM
A daily reminder for myself, as much as anyone in these uncertain times:
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
11 year old: “Dad, how does it feel to be middle-aged?”
“I’m 37!”
“Yes, but life expectancy rates keep going down.”
😳
“I’m 37!”
“Yes, but life expectancy rates keep going down.”
😳
February 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
11 year old: “Dad, how does it feel to be middle-aged?”
“I’m 37!”
“Yes, but life expectancy rates keep going down.”
😳
“I’m 37!”
“Yes, but life expectancy rates keep going down.”
😳
"The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children."
Happy birthday, Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Happy birthday, Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
February 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
"The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children."
Happy birthday, Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Happy birthday, Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
I think we’re going to need a new word, “unprecedented” is no longer adequate to describe these times…
February 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I think we’re going to need a new word, “unprecedented” is no longer adequate to describe these times…
The amount of weather whiplash #NorthCarolina is about to feel…
February 4, 2025 at 4:04 AM
The amount of weather whiplash #NorthCarolina is about to feel…
The rich man and Lazarus is looking less and less parabolic with each passing day. . .
February 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The rich man and Lazarus is looking less and less parabolic with each passing day. . .
A few reflections on a dangerous practice seen with increasing regularity in our world. :
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The Dangerous Art of Painting With A Broad Brush
With each orbit the earth takes around the sun, I see this approach increase on a macro level— especially in America. We tend to paint people with a broad brush, assuming we know everything about t…
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January 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
A few reflections on a dangerous practice seen with increasing regularity in our world. :
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The Tarheels are really trying to get my heart rate up on this Saturday afternoon. . .
January 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The Tarheels are really trying to get my heart rate up on this Saturday afternoon. . .
When they say things can not change because they are what they are…
In email to X staff, Musk says "user growth is stagnant, revenue is unimpressive, and we're barely breaking even"; sources: banks plan to sell their debt in X (Wall Street Journal)
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January 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
When they say things can not change because they are what they are…
Afternoon coffee always seems like a good idea… until right now at 1 A.M.
January 25, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Afternoon coffee always seems like a good idea… until right now at 1 A.M.
When your day off coincides with the release of Star Trek: Section 31.
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January 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
When your day off coincides with the release of Star Trek: Section 31.
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Christian nationalism is anti-Christian.
January 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Christian nationalism is anti-Christian.
If you visit the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and stop on the stairs, you might notice this inscription about halfway up. It marks the spot where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous “I Have A Dream” speech during the March on Washington in 1963... 1/3
January 20, 2025 at 5:03 AM
If you visit the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and stop on the stairs, you might notice this inscription about halfway up. It marks the spot where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous “I Have A Dream” speech during the March on Washington in 1963... 1/3