Del Rio, Texas is one of the most unique places in America. It has most all the amenities anyone could want, like shopping, hospital, schools, college, churches, etc., yet it is 3 hours from the closest major airport. There is a lot of need here even for basic human needs, like food, clothing, and shelter.Continue reading “Shoe Drive”
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Choices
The late Dr. A. W. Tozer, author and pastor, said, “If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95 percent of what they did would stop,Continue reading “Choices”
ALS and Steve Swope
Today, I want to dedicate my post to my best friend, Mr. Steve Swope. Steve and I met when I worked for the Department of the Army at Ft. Hood, Texas. Steve was an active duty soldier stationed there. We became really close friends as we would spend nearly every weekend together working on theContinue reading “ALS and Steve Swope”
Next Steps
On May 10, I will be leading a new Discipleship Class: The New Sunday morning class is entitled “Next Steps” at 9:30 am upstairs in Youth area, look for signs! Are you new to Christianity? Are you seeking for meaning? Do you want more from your time with God? Do you want to know moreContinue reading “Next Steps”
Seven Reasons Some Church Members Don’t Want Their Churches to Grow
Today, I am posting an excellent article by Thom Rainer. Let me know what you think. It is highly unusual to hear church members say that they don’t desire their churches to be obedient to the Great Commission. Indeed, it is common for the members of a pastor search committee to tell a prospective pastorContinue reading “Seven Reasons Some Church Members Don’t Want Their Churches to Grow”
Family Sermon Series
It has been a while since I have had time to think about a new direction in the upcoming sermons that I will begin preaching since we just finished up the book of Philippians. So, for the next few weeks, I will be preaching about the wisdom of God for the family. God hasContinue reading “Family Sermon Series”
Philippians Sermon Series
Yesterday, our church finished a 10-week series through the epistle of Philippians. I enjoyed the book for a few reasons. One of those reason was the knowledge that Paul’s imprisonment didn’t stop his joy from coming through the letter. I felt as if Paul was not in prison because he wrote as if he wasContinue reading “Philippians Sermon Series”
Are you Content?
Do you view a glass with half water as half empty of half full? This could be what value you place on your contentment in life. You see things in ways that reflect your heart. A half-empty view of life many times is a negative or unhappy life. Life just exists to grumble orContinue reading “Are you Content?”
Holy Week
This week is special. It is special because of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His life events that change the foundation of the world forever. Jesus began His week by riding into town on the back of a donkey while crowds of people cheered Him on as the Messiah. Palm branches lined theContinue reading “Holy Week”
In Everything Go To God
When you face today, remind yourself about this one thing: Whatever you are going through, you can present it to God! God is always available to you. He is never to busy for you. He is the only One who can give you true inner peace when you need it the most. The verseContinue reading “In Everything Go To God”
In The Light, 1 John 1:7 