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The Importance of Collecting Memories

Posted on January 23, 2013 by admin

This weekend was a rainy cold weekend and the kids were restless. What a great time to think up something out of the norm to create a memory. So, off we went to Wabash feed store in downtown Houston where we bought two full grown Rhode Island Red hens. Continue reading →

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Living The Dream, Do What You Love and Love What You Do.

Posted on December 23, 2012 by admin

How great is it to be living the dream? To be pursuing a vision with all your will and all your emotions and living out the pursuit of your dream every day. Do you have a dream? Do you wake up every day looking forward to moving the rock a little further ahead? Continue reading →

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The Heavens are Telling of the Glory of God, Psalm 19

Posted on December 16, 2012 by admin

All of God’s creation testifies to His greatness. He greatly desires to bless us and express His love to us as the bridegroom loves His bride. We are without excuse. If we are obedient to His instruction our souls will be restored, our eyes enlightened, and we will know Holy Fear. Continue reading →

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What Are You Reading? – Highlights From Forgotten God by Francis Chan

Posted on November 18, 2012 by admin

Forgotten God illustrates the observation and reality that the western church tends to rely on the talent of our church leaders and has forgotten the Holy Spirit that distinguishes us from every religion and person in the world. Continue reading →

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Be Recognizably Differrent

Posted on November 4, 2012 by admin

How do we live as Christians to be recognizably different? Continue reading →

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Can One Man Save A Nation?

Posted on October 7, 2012 by admin

Jonah who even tried to run from God was swallowed by a fish and delivered His message to Nineveh. Nineveh was doomed for judgment and destruction, but in Jonah’s obedience God spared the city. Are you willing to be obedient to God and be used by God to save your family or even save your nation?
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Parent Child Driving Contract

Posted on September 29, 2012 by admin

I thought I would share this driving contract with you with hopes that it will help you communicate the great responsibility of driving and provide boundaries you can agree upon. May God protect and keep our young drivers safe. Continue reading →

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What Do You Stand For? Christian Observation Of the Democratic Platform and Convention

Posted on September 23, 2012 by admin

Where is the Church? Our nation was founded by church leaders who led their congregation to the new world to escape religious persecution and build new lives in America. It is these leaders who put their trust in God, fought for the freedom we enjoy today and built a government and nation on biblical principles. Where are these courageous patriots that were the fabric of our country and leaders of the people for many generations? Continue reading →

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“Fun Is Dangerous” – Tex Robertson

Posted on August 5, 2012 by admin

While reflecting on all the harrowing adventures, the exhilaration and great fun that was had it was a wonder no one died or got seriously hurt. At that moment Tex told my friend Brian. “Brian, Fun is Dangerous”. Continue reading →

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Tim Tebow Has Got It Right

Posted on July 7, 2012 by admin

What I like about Tim Tebow is that he knows who he is. The media does not know what to do with Tim Tebow. They want to cover the game, the struggle and the heroic plays, but they can’t cover Tim without revealing Jesus. Continue reading →

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