Since I joined Twitter in December 2008, it has been humbling and a privilege to watch numerical growth to more than 4,300 followers for the @ricklance account.
One of the interesting aspects of writing posts for Twitter has been the challenge of word economy. Until late 2017, Twitter only allowed 140 characters per tweet. Many a writer can tell you that it’s often much more challenging to “write short.”
For several months, the Twitter limit has stood at 280 characters, and it’s possible sometimes to post a brief paragraph with less necessity for telegraphic-type wording. Sometimes it can be an interesting exercise to look back over your social media postings from the past few months. For me, it not only becomes a catalog of my life but also a reminder of what God is teaching me.
Below are a few examples of some of my Twitter postings during recent months:
As Christians, our most vital need for a negative time such as we face is to live a positive faith that makes a difference in the lives of others.
— Rick Lance (@ricklance) April 12, 2018
Negative news never negates the Good News of Jesus. Our calling is to prayer, share and care.
— Rick Lance (@ricklance) November 7, 2017
Talked with a disaster relief worker on Sunday who said, “Ready to roll when needed.” Supported by #MyersMallory State Missions Offering.
— Rick Lance (@ricklance) August 24, 2017
I am grateful to the State Board of Missions for their affirmation of the Great Commission Ministries initiatives known as BEYOND 2020.
— Rick Lance (@ricklance) May 18, 2018
Every day, I try my best to begin the day with a prayer of gratitude to God for all He has done and I pray that my life might be an expression of thanksgiving to Him. Today, that prayer is more meaningful than ever before.
— Rick Lance (@ricklance) April 10, 2018
Grateful to members of Alabama Faith Riders who stopped by en route to Montgomery to pray for SBOM staff and ministries and Alabama Baptist churches. pic.twitter.com/Ho3ekRpSeY
— Rick Lance (@ricklance) May 31, 2018
Thankful for Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers — from the Yellow Shirt Army — deploying to Judson College to help with damage from floodwaters.
— Rick Lance (@ricklance) May 31, 2018
Certainly not original with me but agree that being a grandparent is one of few things in life that is not overhyped.
— Rick Lance (@ricklance) March 24, 2017
“There is no failure in God’s will and no success outside of God’s will.” -George W. Truett. This is a good reminder to us all as we seek to serve the Lord faithfully.
— Rick Lance (@ricklance) January 21, 2018
The more we focus on our God as Creator, Redeemer, the less significant our temporal problems become. Psalm 19:1
— Rick Lance (@ricklance) February 9, 2017
When dealing with vital issues, clarity not cleverness should be the strategy. Cleverness can be mistaken for arrogance.
— Rick Lance (@ricklance) January 25, 2017
“Every battle you face is ultimately going to be a battle designed to keep you from advancing the Gospel.” – @JohnMeador
— Rick Lance (@ricklance) February 8, 2017
Thank you, Alabama Baptists, for faithfulness in giving through the Cooperative Program and to the #MyersMallory State Missions Offering.
— Rick Lance (@ricklance) August 26, 2017
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
