If is such a small 2 letter word with the capacity of the weightiness of a much more complex, multi-letter word. it singles an opportunity to to make a decision. If only, if you would, if I could, if I would have, if I am able, you get the point. but when God places anContinue reading “If…”
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Vacation Bible School
First Baptist Church of Del Rio, Texas has begun it’s annual Vacation Bible School. For the second year we are doing a sports theme from MegaSportsCamp. We offer basketball, baseball, archery, soccer, and cheerleading. The colors are so bright and inviting for young children. I always love this time of year because of my passionContinue reading “Vacation Bible School”
Thursday, May 28, 2015 Acuna Mexico Recovery Efforts
As a pastor, I am so proud of my church members and their efforts to help our friends in Acuna, Mexico, after the F4 Tornado. They have been so faithful to serve with glad hearts. Today over 500 meals were given out in love, consisting of meat, beans, rice, bread, and water. Today, the DelContinue reading “Thursday, May 28, 2015 Acuna Mexico Recovery Efforts”
Mexico Trip
As we prepared to go to Acuna, Mexico today, we know that God is our protector. We were allowed to cross over 3 vehicles full of supplies without any problems. 10 members of FBC Del Rio went to drop off water, bleach, toilet paper, baby wipes, and much more. Pastor Erasmo of Templo Bautista BethelContinue reading “Mexico Trip”
Tornado hits Acuna, Mexico, May 25, 2015
Monday, May 25 was not your typical Monday. First of all it was Memorial Day and we had a houseful of family visiting from out of town. The rains have been plentiful in Del Rio this year. We have not ran the sprinklers in over a month, yet we our lawn is lush which andContinue reading “Tornado hits Acuna, Mexico, May 25, 2015”
Shoe Drive
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”
imarriage seminar
Beginning on Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015, Lucy & I will be leading couples through a new marriage seminar entitled imarriage. I am excited to teach this all important study by Andy Stanley. Here is a small description: Standing at the altar, we all had a picture of what our marriage would look like. TheContinue reading “imarriage seminar”
Churches less evangelistic today than ever before
This post comes from Thom Rainer: By almost any metric, the churches in our nation are much less evangelistic today than they were in the recent past. In my own denomination, we are reaching non-Christians only half as effectively as we were 50 years ago (we measure membership to annual baptisms). The trend is disturbing.Continue reading “Churches less evangelistic today than ever before”
100 Blog Post
Today marks the 100 blog post since moving to Del Rio, Texas in October of 2013. The time has gone by rather quickly. Our family has adjusted from our first days of indoctrination to the area. We had become quite acquainted with our Weatherford, Texas surroundings, after more than a 10 year church staffContinue reading “100 Blog Post”
