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You Called ME one of your Athletes!

Pastor's Blog Created on Friday, 17 June 2016

Language matters. It really does. What we say and how we say it can be life changing. A female police officer confided in me that more than one citizen in the community she served asked if she could send for a “real police officer” to handle their concern. She took the...

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Mothers! Don't Give Up Now

Pastor's Blog Created on Friday, 06 May 2016

Empathy is a quality that develops with age. I am convinced this is true. When I was in my 20’s, I had a complete inability to view the world through the eyes of my mother. I had no inkling what I put her through as she raised me! I knew I was a handful, but I didn’t g...

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Peel off the Layers!

Pastor's Blog Created on Friday, 29 April 2016

A number of years ago my mother gave me the kitchen table that our family ate meals on back in the ‘50’s and ‘60's. I was not around in the '50's to enjoy those meals. In my case, some of the fellowship around the table was spent in a high chair in the '60's. It was a ...

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The Case of the Lunch Box Assault of 1969

Pastor's Blog Created on Monday, 25 April 2016

In kicking of f the new sermon series on shame, I shared the following story... Colleen I and both carried about a lot of shame for years regarding our childhood foolishness. Don't let shame control you. Choose to reconnect with someone today! Memories have a way of fa...

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Defying Racism

Pastor's Blog Created on Monday, 11 April 2016

Over the course of my 29-year career in ministry I have learned that churches have hidden treasures. And I don’t mean a stash of priceless diamonds hidden in a Vacation Bible School costume that has been stored in a closet since 1968. I am talking about people… Tim is ...

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Concealing Drugs in an Almond Joy Bar: I am Guilty!

Pastor's Blog Created on Sunday, 27 March 2016

My firstborn son reminded me yesterday that I used to attempt to conceal Dramamine tablets in Almond Joy bars when he was a little boy. I had totally forgotten! I actually thought it was a really clever idea. MY dad was of the mind to give me Dramamine without the adde...

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The Consequences of NOT Being a Grumpy Old Man

Pastor's Blog Created on Wednesday, 23 March 2016

I am planning on being a grumpy old man. It would probably be a good idea to go on and tell my kids. But I think they already know. Believe it or not there actually are men that age quite well without the addition of any grumpiness. I know one quite well. He is a widow...

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A Story of Giving People!

Pastor's Blog Created on Wednesday, 02 March 2016

Harold Durham shared this story with us based on events that occurred yesterday at the Christian Service Center. I hope you find it as inspiring as I did. LIFE IS GREAT AT THE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER I just finished eating lunch with a group of ladies. We concluded ou...

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Opening to God!

Pastor's Blog Created on Thursday, 11 February 2016

What kinds of sermons have you heard on the subject of prayer? That’s a loaded question! Perhaps most sermons you’ve heard on this subject have focused on “praying more.” Such homilies are characteristically sprinkled with examples of ancient saints that spent hours in...

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Navigating the Dark Hallways of Life

Pastor's Blog Created on Friday, 15 January 2016

J. Bailey kicked off the first sermon series for the year entitled: “New Year New Life” last Sunday. In his presentation, he delved into the whole idea of regret. A few thoughts in today’s blog on this very important subject. I stumbled on this quote from Alexander Gra...

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January 3rd Sermon: Life Group Discussion Questions

Pastor's Blog Created on Sunday, 03 January 2016

Life Group Discussion Questions Taken from the Sermon Delivered January 3, 2016 Big Picture Discussion Read Romans 12:1-2 aloud. What word or words stand out from that passage to you? How does this passage speak to your heart? Read Romans 11:33-36 aloud. What do you le...

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I HAVE to Make this Change!

Pastor's Blog Created on Wednesday, 30 December 2015

As the new year approaches, we often think of things we would “like” to change in our lives. Perhaps we ponder things we “need” to change. We may even consider matters that we “want” to change. It occurred to me recently that such choice of language subtly lets us of t...

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Imperfect Families Celebrating Christmas

Pastor's Blog Created on Sunday, 20 December 2015

There is a lot of pressure at the holidays to somehow replicate what is portrayed in a Norman Rockwell painting. Or better yet, we feel the need to experience Christmas like the Depression era Walton family portrayed on television 40 years ago. I am going to call all o...

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He is SO Spiritual! Really?

Pastor's Blog Created on Saturday, 12 December 2015

What is the definition of “true spirituality?” In going one step further, what is the definition of “spiritual depth?” In church circles, I hear these terms used with some frequency. “She is such a spiritual person.” “He has such spiritual depth.” I struggle with this ...

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When Family Fails to be Family

Pastor's Blog Created on Wednesday, 02 December 2015

Let’s face it. The holidays are stressful. Last week I heard several stories of family disunity and dysfunction. A father lives in the same town as his grown daughter and grandchildren, but doesn’t even as much as call them on Thanksgiving. In other scenarios, step-chi...

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Friendships of the Sturdy Variety

Pastor's Blog Created on Wednesday, 02 December 2015

Judy Siburt is one of my all-time favorite people. In a recent post, she made the following observation. “A gift of a long, sturdy friendship is one of God's greatest blessings.” I understand the concept of long-time friendship really well. But the word “sturdy” caused...

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New Year! New Life!

Pastor's Blog Created on Monday, 23 November 2015

New Year’s resolutions are often pretty standard. And I suspect in many cases, they get broken fairly soon into the New Year. I am going to give everyone 9 days to get their New Year’s resolutions out of their system. On January 10th, a guest speaker will kick off the ...

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Some Jive Talkin Fool...

Pastor's Blog Created on Tuesday, 10 November 2015

Dr. Jerry Taylor is one of my all-time favorite speakers. I have invited him to speak every year since I have been in Granbury. And he spoke for us at an old fashioned tent meeting when I was serving in Woodward, OK. He is a fine man. Last Sunday he hit a home-run. His...

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You can't Hide Your Trash: A Commentary on Hypocrisy

Pastor's Blog Created on Friday, 06 November 2015

The word “hypocrite” is often misapplied. The term is commonly applied to those that display their flaws at the most inopportune times. But that is a misapplication. The term was originally used to refer to onstage actors in ancient Greece. If you are a true hypocrite,...

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Go On and Park in that Handicapped Only Parking Space...

Pastor's Blog Created on Saturday, 31 October 2015

Go and park there...You deserve it! I am a part of a very entitled generation. We feel eligible for every benefit that life has to offer. Go on and it give it to us, because we have it coming. There is no doubt that we are qualified to be on the receiving end of all go...

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