The last several weeks, I have been all over Texas – which is quite a feat in itself. First, I cut through the middle of Texas, making my way to Lovelady. Next, up to the panhandle – Lubbock. And this past weekend, Marathon and Big Bend National Park. As a native Texan, I see splendor […]
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I hear the phrase, “It is what it is” thrown around by friends and family every week. It is an interesting phrase, isn’t it? I found myself saying that expression last week in response to something that was out of my control and it made me wonder what situations would have made Biblical characters utter
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And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25 Horses and I don’t always get along. I think they are beautiful and
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
In Texas, we rarely think about the Suez Canal. That is, until this week as we watched with anticipation to see how long it would take for workers to dig out the Ever Given, a containership larger than the Empire State Building. And yesterday afternoon, they finally dug it out of the sand and she
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Roots Jesus was an incredible teacher. He knew his subject matter – after all, he was God’s son (John 1: 1-2). He was compassionate for his people – he wanted them to know His Father, too (Matthew 9:36). And he knew how to relate all that knowledge to people in easy ways that would help
I’m baking bread today. This means that I am not going anywhere this morning, as bread baking requires my attention for several hours. The laundry seems to be wanting a little attention, too. And the dog! Funny how that happens! No matter what kind of yeast bread you are making, it does take time. Time
The basement of our church is reserved for children ministries. The tables are smaller, chairs are petite, colors are vibrant. All to make the space comfortable so that kids will listen (hopefully) and learn (confidently) about Bible stories and leave with knowledge that will help them as they journey through life – or in this case – elementary school.
To make a shadow, you must have two things – a light source and something that blocks this light source. This morning, the shadow didn’t last long. Other times, we seem to be caught up in the darkness for a while. When that happens, how do we endure?
