by Bret Capranica | Apr 2, 2011 | Twitter
Biggest earth quake I've felt in CA. Looooong! First time we all ran outside. # @temek85 did you and Jaron pick one up together? OK, you're obligated to show me! in reply to temek85 # Home from an enjoyable evening of Q&A with the church. Good fellowship among God's people. Thankful for our folks love for God's Word. # Sick. # RT @drmoore: Michael Spencer, the Internet Monk, RIP http://bit.ly/bmMiAT . (via @mattleeanderson) # My precious friend, Kin Gibbs, passed away earlier this evening. God used him to spark a revival in me & a small church in Texas years ago. # RT @HarrisJosh: Dear Steve Jobs…http://bit.ly/bzx992 # @walterprice praying for you. Great that you can Tweet your time there. in reply to walterprice # RT @Phil_Johnson_: "The Preaching of John MacArthur," by Hughes Oliphant Old. Book excerpt at the blog: http://bit.ly/byxIpH # @temek85 I just couldn't find the purpose in Buzz over Twitter. Why did you like it more? in reply to temek85 # @temek85 what did you like about buzz above Twitter? in reply to temek85 # Trying to go to sleep; not doing so well. Have to be up in a few hours to leave for TX. # @12hourhalfday thanks Brian. It's been fun trying to live it out. in reply to 12hourhalfday # At the Ontario Airport about to board for TX. # Was just hapily reminded of Phoenix's rebellion against daylight savings time. Whew! We are not late for our connection. # RT @ThomRainer: New blog post "Pastors and Time" http://www.ThomRainer.com # Any guesses where we are? http://ow.ly/i/10K1 # Honey-child, we ain't in Cali...
by Bret Capranica | Apr 3, 2010 | Twitter
Thinking through priorities, roles, goals, and the week ahead. Looking forward to engaging the issues ahead. # Trying to avoid the cold that has traversed our family for weeks. So far … Unsuccesaful. To bed, early to rise. # Prep time. My heart is desperate for the Lord this morning in so many ways. # What a full day. The fellowship with the Lord’s people was especially encouraging today; I’m one extremely blessed pastor-so very grateful. # RT @albertmohler: Census Bureau reports 48% of all US births now to minorities, may surpass 50% this year. A new America. http://ow.ly/1rZhL # RT @steveweaver: Christian Science Monitor reports on Calvinism at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. (http://bit.ly/bz4PiG). # RT @ThomRainer: New blog post: “The Seven Characteristics of Highly Evangelistic Christians” http://is.gd/b55lE # Reading, praying, setting my mind on things above regarding the week ahead. # Were teaching the girls about the Lord’s supper-had our bread and some red Matinelli’s. Emi’s response: ‘Dad, can I drink my blood now?’ # Hoot in 3D! #HootSuite announces 3D Social Media Dashboard! #HootSuite3D http://hootsuite.com/hs3d # Big day ahead-traveling back to San Fernando Valley for a few meetings this morning. Looking forward to fellowship with friends new and old. # Home from a very long but highly encouraging and satisfying time in Los Angeles-great fellowship with a dear brother in Christ. # Grateful for some great new friends watching the kids while Kel and I spend the morning kidless. # Preparing for our Good Friday service. Meditating on 2 Corinthians 5. # He died for all, so that they who live might no longer...
by Bret Capranica | Mar 27, 2010 | Twitter
About to leave for foster parent training. Gonna find the pony and take carr of my couple. Don't ask. I've done this one 4 times now. # We found the pony, worked on our couple, came home, and put the kids to bed. Met a great couple today and look forward to future fellowship. # I just heard @thecapvilla say, and I quote, "I like Twitter." Hell just froze over. in reply to thecapvilla # A faithful bro. in our church met his faithful Savior this morning. Praying for his widow-preparing my heart for the day. # RT @JohnPiper: In order to spend an hour in prayer asking God to do things in the world, you need an hour's worth of longings for the world. # Grateful for grace shown through the cross. Praying for humility and seeing ways God is answering. # Looking forward to one of our interns bringing the Word to us tonight. I love these guys and the sanctifying effect they have on me. # Thankful for Erik and his humble, zealous preaching of God's Word. Thankful for each of the interns we have-so thankful. # So far, quiet morning around the house; yet intense activity in the study: coffee, thinking, praying, reading. # Finished a day of admin and prep for teaching tomorrow. Time to play with mom and the kids! # What do you do when you can't sleep? I'm gonna just get the day started. Maybe a mid morning power nap?? # Enjoyed teaching my final MIT class for this round. Came home to discover no hot water. The hunt to find...
by Bret Capranica | Mar 20, 2010 | Twitter
RT @tferriss: So true. "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." – Abraham Lincoln # RT @edstetzer: I think it is goofy that we all change our clocks like sheep– who gave the government power over time?! Good night. # Up to seek the Lord. Praying. Reading. Responding. Preparing my heart for a day of fellowship. # Ice on the windshield this morning-what's up with that? I thought it got a little chilly last night. Oh the woes of living in SoCal. # Going live now, Justin Peters and Living Stones Bible Study Fellowship: http://www.livestream.com/thecapranica # Enjoyed the morning of fellowship, now headed home for a quick lunch, then back for more. # Missing Papa's bday party-about to meet with a preaching intern. # So enjoyed worship and fellowship tonight. Just caught with Kel on Papa's bday party-so sorry to miss it. Now to bed-good & exhausting day. # At the office preparing for my three meetings today. Monday is for meetings-not a day off-why would I want to feel this bad on my day off 😉 # Home from a long day-ready to tackle the kids as mom goes out for some errands. Can I avoid another FBE episode this week? # Survived-no FBE-but just barely. Bed-time for me. # Praising, thanking, interceding, and seeking the Lord this morning. Finding great refreshment in Christ this morning. # O Lord…order things that they may neither hinder, nor discourage me, nor prove obstacles to the progress of thy cause. #VoV # My neglect of exercise is taking it's toll;...
by Bret Capranica | Mar 13, 2010 | Twitter
Great time thinking about fellowship and ministry with good friends. Thanks Peter's clan for hosting a fabulous meal. Encouraging time. # Preparing to speak at FBC Rialto and see a beloved pastor, Mark Baur. John VanHoven always does a great job with these Daybreak Breakfasts! # Praying and preparing for the day-may Jesus Christ be praised. # http://ow.ly/i/EIH before they arrive, we prepare to lead them Godward. Praying for those who will fill this place. # I've been puked on-FBE!! (full bottle evacuation) -wow, what a messy, sticky, stench. Ah, parenthood! # RT @Phil_Johnson_: Several friends were involved in the prod of this movie. Very well done; same genre as "Fireproof": http://bit.ly/bDSFtT # RT @mattperman: Good men must never expect to escape troubles; if they do, they will be disappointed-none before were without them.Spurgeon # Trying to avoid the cold that our kids are all sporting. So far I'm losing the battle. Perhaps I'll just pretend I'm not getting it. # RT @timmybrister: My heart is aching for @imonk and his family. Please remember to pray for him & his family. – http://ow.ly/1gegc # Had a great dinner and fellowship with friends from church. So thankful for their encouragement. # Thabiti Anyabwile”â„¢s Study http://bit.ly/axdtHX # Breaking from the study for a quick prep to speak at one of the nursing homes we serve in town. # Back in the study-Matt 4:18-22 # Headed off to church-intern meeting, members' meeting, then teaching my class on "How to Study the Bible." # Enjoyed the evening, but glad to be home. My mind and heart need a bit of rest. # A...
by Bret Capranica | Mar 6, 2010 | Twitter
Up prepping for the day and praying for Erick & Crystal Puentez-they're at the hospital and their little guy is on his way here! # Now to church-full day ahead-looking forward to the fellowship. # Great fellowship-very encouraged-and tired. Headed down for a 10 min nap-then back at it-French Roast in hand! # RT @mattperman: Slight miss on this one. Newsweek in 1995: Why the Internet will Fail. http://tnw.to/15kZ0 # Had the joy of visiting baby Isaiah Michael Puentez and proud parents. All doing well-beautiful family: http://ow.ly/i/BAU # Been up reading-setting my mind on things above. # Reading headlines, reading Scripture-bringing it all together in prayer. # Win an iPad to use w/ free @Logos Bible Software app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad! Details: http://bit.ly/L4ipad # RT @Rick_Holland: Shepherds Conference 2010 begins today. You can watch or listen at http://www.shepherdsfellowship.org/sc/live # Our new minister of music belting it out at the Shepherds Conf: (@justinpeters): http://ow.ly/i/Ct7 and here: http://ow.ly/i/Ct8 # RT @albertmohler: Fmr.Gov. Blagojevich lectured last night … on ethics. Stay tuned, I now expect to be asked to lecture on sports # About to head in to church and teach my class on how to study the Bible. Reviewing homework on cross references. # Rejoicing that the Puentez family are home and doing well. # Up early to find that I forgot to make the coffee-NOT the way we should begin a long day. Ambrosia is now brewing. # Was able to attend one day of the Shepherds Conference yesterday; the fellowship was phenomenal. Day off today-house work ahead. # Powered by Twitter...
