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Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · 1d

There is a corner of the internet where many Christians are mocking and arguing against the virtue of empathy. It seems that some people believe that being people of grace, kindness and understanding, is not how we bring good news to our world.

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · 6d

Welcome to the new America! The Texas governor is celebrating sending the military against Americans who don’t share his politics.

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · 10d

When do we say IT IS an authoritarian regime vs going in that direction?

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Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · 14d

Dear Pete Hegseth, it is still the peacemakers who will be the ones called children of God.

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · 15d

Spent the weekend worshipping with nearly 350 students from Utah and Idaho. I have so much joy and hope for this generation that will call us to follow Jesus as King.

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · 20d

This is common among many Christians. It is sad and not really the way of Jesus. Even if they market it as such.

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · 20d

I once called into a Christian radio station to push back on their idolatry of the country of Israel. He went back and forth with me. Finally I asked: “Name one criticism of Israel.” And the Christian host without hesitation said, “Israel doesn’t pound the Palestinians hard enough.”

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Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · 22d

Fox News is now calling DoD, as Department of War. Legally, only Congress can change the name. So Fox News is being name hospitable by calling a department by her preferred name.

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · 22d

“Come out of Babylon, my people…” - Rev 18.4

The Truth About the Church's History | Urbana 18

YouTube video by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA

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Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · 23d

Tomorrow, if your church doesn’t acknowledge the last day of summer, find a new church.

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · 26d

I love my work ministering on college campuses. I’m regularly inspired by the students who are bold in their faith and are practicing love of God and neighbor. Those are the witnesses who inspire and challenge me.

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · 29d

I grieve at how many Evangelicals were radicalized this morning at church… not for Jesus and love for God and neighbor, but toward a worldview and around CK.

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · Sep 12

Blessed are the peacemakers — both online and in person.

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · Sep 8

Two Jehovah Witnesses came to my home to invite me to a Bible Study. They believe we study the same Bible (we don’t) and they would not confess that Jesus is God.

To equip the church is to sharpen our understanding of the creeds we believe and the authenticity of the Scriptures.

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · Sep 1

“They began to beg Jesus to leave their neighborhood.” - Mark 5.17

When Jesus disrupts and puts people over economies, some people will drive him away.

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Aaron Nagler @aaronnagler.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · Aug 27

As a #ManU supporter, I believe more than anyone that money doesn’t buy you happiness.

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · Aug 25

Counterpoints to my perceptions.

This World-Renowned Negotiator Says Trump’s Secret Weapon Is Empathy

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Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · Aug 20

This may be a helpful picture of what’s wrong with the evangelical message in America. For 9 years, they tried to sell us fraud, telling us he’s a “baby Christian.” And this is what he believes about heaven.

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · Aug 15

Are you still unconvinced that we are living under authoritarian rule?

"We're here making Los Angeles a safer place since we won't have politicians that'll do that, we do that ourselves," Bovino told a Fox 11 reporter in Little Tokyo. "We're glad to be here, we're not going anywhere."

Border Patrol agents stage show of force at Newsom's 'big beautiful press conference' — Los Angeles Times

Border Patrol agents arrested at least one person, who a coworker said was delivering strawberries, outside of Gov. Gavin Newsom's event in Little Tokyo.

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Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · Aug 14

Join with me in praying for all of our students who begin school this week #LAUSD

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · Aug 13

The military is not a solution to every societal woe. But I get why we think it is. And we should always resist deploying military action over false data and lies.

Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · Aug 2

😂 I think so

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Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · Aug 1

You have one job to do— release the numbers he tells you to release

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Eddy Ekmekji @eddyekmekji.bsky.social · Jul 30

Finished reading ‘The Club: How the Premiere League became the wildest, richest, most disruptive force in sports’. Bottom Line: Thank American Billionaires.

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