I have begun to visit other church plants in the Houston area. I hope to visit many over the new few weeks to understand the experience those members encounter and to be generally encouraged that this church planting thing can be done. God must like variety, because my family and I have already seen a [...]
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[Gripping the steering wheel firmly and trying not to grit my teeth, I say to my 16-year old son,] “So, do you think you know what to do?” [We’re on our way to his court appearance for a non-moving traffic violation. He got stopped because he did not pull over into the other lane far [...]
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I was surprised as I read over a list of top American icons that are no longer owned by Americans. I was not offended that these companies were no longer owned by American corporations, just surprised that they weren’t. Years back, I used to work in the San Antonio radio market. San Antonians were proud [...]
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Since having submitted my resignation a month ago, I have been praying about what God would have me share this last time together? I spent much time reflecting on our time together. I even took a spiritual assessment of my life. How is my faith after more than 7 years together? How has my identity [...]
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I feel compelled to go and help. Don’t know how it’s going to happen, but I will pray and pursue a way. The tragedy being experienced by the people of Haiti is heart wrenching. No one should suffer like this. No one. I also know that now is not the time for me to go. [...]
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There are many scientific achievements identified but never accomplished. For instance, science is trying to find the cure for cancer. We need to develop true and pure clean energy. Man has not travelled to the center of the earth. One of the scientific accomplishments that has not been achieved is known as the “Theory of Everything”. [...]
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Have you ever heard the praise song with the lyrics “For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.”? Me neither. But I hear that when that was sung, years and years ago, the house of the Lord was filled with a cloud and the glory of the Lord filled the house of God. [...]
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I received a call today from a woman whose grandson is in the hospital. He is gravely ill. Seven months old and this morning the family decided it was time to stop all of the medical technology that is prolonging life. What a tough decision to make. I know. In the midst of her updating [...]
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Just a personal note, first. There’s a hand gesture young adults often exhibit that pretty much defines how I am feeling these days. The gesture is this: hold your hands up with the thumb and next two fingers extended and the ring and pinkie fingers curled in, as if you are about to turn a [...]
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I begin this new ministry from a place of transition. Hopefully, it will be an opportunity for growth. God has called me out of a wonderful church with a fantastic group of faithful believers in Richmond, Texas, to do a new thing. I am called to plant a church! He has not told me where. [...]
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