Thad White

Thad White is the founder and lead Pastor of Lift Church in Anchorage Alaska.

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J A L E N S U G G S ❗️ ❗️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CNOua_CjBuN/?igshid=bdgmlq11t6v8

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#nocaptionneeded https://www.instagram.com/p/CG1AS5qDV-w/?igshid=36wh6treleyr

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Come on how beautiful is that view! #bestworkview (at Beacon Media + Marketing) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGYLnBuDXcN/?igshid=a75r2rlzbf4z

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Don’t get me wrong, I love a bright sunny warm day, but that mountain silhouette through the fog! #beautiful #alaska https://www.instagram.com/p/CEkJr2VjqJq/?igshid=1ob8c34pscjq9

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This morning we went to the gym for the last time for a very long while. It’s most likely the last time I’ll beat him at anything, unless I can get him on a golf course. @white_man99 I’m proud of you and where you’re headed! I know you’ll do life changing things not only for yourself but for those you come in contact with. Go make the world a better place, and thank you for serving. (at YMCA of Alaska) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp0pJisnU_e/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7x56e6lxkbrq

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Healthy things grow, only dead things stay the same! I’m growing and being challenged this week. Thanks @betheltv_ for creating this opportunity to grow leadership. (at Redding Civic Auditorium) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpscn1GHi9i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c00ym6c4vah0

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This family of mine is really great! (at The Arctic Rec Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpdvMKBHif5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16bdazadnl3s8

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Monday morning thoughts: I think that too often in life we (normal, everyday people) have come to the conclusion that it’s best if God would operate by this equation: Addition by Subtraction. Our prayer lives begins to sound like this, “God take away xxxxx because that will make my life better.” While the subtraction of xxxxxx from your life might temporarily make you more comfortable, the truth is, it often doesn’t make you better, rather weaker! “Difficulties are God’s curriculum for those who want to excel.” - Samuel Chand Learning to embrace pain, difficulties, and disappointment is key to having an empowered life! Starting in November at #liftchurchak we’re kicking off a series, “So Thankful It Hurts” We will unpack what this verse means: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Check out our web site for times and locations! www.liftchurchak.com (at Anchorage, Alaska) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpPnrEhHKO8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kq8xzn9l1td4

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Yesterday was the official Pastor appreciation day, and as usual I’m late. But I can’t let it go by without saying how much I appreciate @pastorkevingoff & @mlisagoff These two are some the finest pastors anyone could have. The way they care for and love people is nothing short of amazing. Thank you both for all the love and support you give @mikal_white and I, your leadership and friendship mean the world to me! (at Anchorage, Alaska) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo9vQmEHQ4I/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=685ldvs92zm8

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A friend posted this this morning, one of my top 10 life verses. Easy to quote, hard to live. #dothehardthings https://www.instagram.com/p/BosJL3THq3e/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18vwon50oausl

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Every now and then things strike me. Usually it’s because one of my boys has thrown something at me. But, today it’s something different. As I read my bible and try to figure out how to grow not only myself spiritually but also those around me, it occurred to me that: Bombs go off because of what’s on the inside not because of how their painted. Regardless of how you paint your life for all to see, when pressure comes and the bomb goes off, the paint is destroyed. So what’s the bomb? I believe it’s the mixture of past hurts, experience, and mind sets. When those things mix together in your heart and then get agitated, it becomes explosive! While I’m not an explosives expert by any means, I have watched all the Mission Impossibles and know that at least two substances have to come in contact with each other and be detonated for an explosion to happen. Here’s the catch, usually the substances by themselves can be held and stored safely with no problems. It’s only when they’re combined and triggered that things go nuclear! So here’s to the point. If past hurts and experiences are the substances of our lives (and they are, everyone has them!), than to pull a Tom Cruise and cut the wire to the detonator (mind sets) saving relationships and keeping the shrapnel from wounding those around us, must be done. In the book of Romans it says to change the way you think! I believe this is so important because it’s the only thing you truly have any control over in this equation. You can not change your past experiences. You can not change your hurts, past, present, or future. We simply can’t control other people and they will hurt us! However, the one thing we do control is how we choose to think! If you allow your mind sets and thinking to continue to detonate the substances of your live, you not only blow yourself up, but you wound, and even kill, the people around you. Moral of the story: Be more like Tom and don’t let the bomb go off! (at Anchorage, Alaska) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boheb0vnrL5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19b4t28puf706

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Quick coffee date on #internationalcoffeeday with @mikal_white #marriedup #wow (at Anchorage, Alaska) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoVEXZcnDGS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lp1801g3enrz

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Let’s go #larams Glad football is back. I sometimes forget how much I enjoy watch this game! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnkgo_1nPrX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1j9w2t2s9vmfg

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Doesn’t matter where we go it’s always great with her! @mikal_white #thunderbirdfalls https://www.instagram.com/p/BnSJtmdHRH8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wwltb8izk9cm

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Short family hike to thunderbird falls! Alaska is beautiful! https://www.instagram.com/p/BnSJOnjH3_F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1addmw5f1n35a

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Notice that courage doesn’t come until you let it! Comfort zones don’t keep us safe, they keep us small. Take courage, no really take it!! #verseoftheday https://www.instagram.com/p/BnFo8ManpsP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7l5g075o3536

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What a great night for #liftchurchak as we baptized 2 of or guys! So proud of the stand for Jesus they’ve taken! They serve on our operations teams making our church better every week! Congratulations Neal & Ian the best is still to come! #communityisourstrength (at Campbell Creek Park)