Todd Millikan

@RepKiley As your constituent, I urge you to reject adding more funds for deadly immigration detention and mass arrests, which terrorizes our communities and fuels a system of mass incarceration for profit. Our communities deserve better.

… (it's gotta be a tough job, right?!), and fueled by hope that Jesus will accomplish His purposes as we pray.

…to a worldly system that will always produce violence of one sort or another. When we understand that Jesus can use rocks and bushes as well as humans, we'll take the pressure off our leaders to be our savior. Our hearts will be freed to feel compassion for our leaders… 🧵

…. If we're not resisting the fleshly, demonic impulses that try to trick us into believing that our struggle is against "flesh and blood," by regularly praying for for our leaders (especially the ones we disagree with), then we're unintentionally contributing… 🧵

"I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness." 1 Timothy 2:1-2 …. 🧵

… (rather than Jesus and His Church) hold the keys. In contrast, God invites me to trust Him and work with Him to change the system from the inside out and from the bottom up by bending my heart toward prayer: … 🧵

The tragic and horrifying attempt on Trump's life made me question myself. Where have I contributed to a culture that could inspire such an act? While I try to see things from God's perspective, I'm prone to idolizing or demonizing leaders, imagining that they… 🧵

Singles make up 46% of the U.S. population, and represent millions in our churches. The “gift of singleness” is often misunderstood, robbing nearly half of our Body of the wisdom and power needed for their situation. medium.com/@toddmillikan/wha…

Once upon a time there was a “common good” we debated about but were all striving to serve. Now each side claims the other is the source of evil and should be eradicated.

When Christians end up with political power, they should use it to solve problems that non-Christians are too selfish or cowardly to address, not to force non-Christians to act as if they are Christians.

@PlacerCA Can't seem to get to fictitious business search page on the placer.ca.gov/. Is it just me?

Super stoked that the first issue of "Westlake Living" will be in mailboxes in August 2016! Woohoo!

Don't allow fear to cause your nightmares to come true; allow belief to cause your dreams to come true. -Jason Smith #n2publishing

A well-defended heart is always looking for a fight. In a lonely war against an endless night. -Jason Gray | youtu.be/yn0RHh3BQT4

If we trust God with our weaknesses, then we will have the courage to ask for help from people He has put in our lives.

Our weakness and vulnerabilities are where God wants to show us that He is strong.

When we're way off, our tendency is to either try to hide it or fix it. But God wants us to give our shortcomings to Him.

The father ran toward the prodigal when he was a long way off. When we're way off, only God can cover the distance.

God honors even our slightest turn toward Him. The prodigal was just looking for a job, but he got a hero's welcome instead.