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Our Life Is Our Ministry – Considerations For Workplace Ministry

Posted on April 28, 2013 by admin

series to share some of my thoughts and experiences with the hope that it will encourage and inspire you to think about your Christian faith and God given talents permeates your church, family, vocational and recreational life. Continue reading →

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I Got a Car and I Bought A Car

Posted on April 7, 2013 by admin

It seemed to fit all of our criteria, but our son was not excited about driving Grandma’s car. After talking with several friends we came to the following strategy. Continue reading →

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This is my son in whom I am well pleased

Posted on March 2, 2013 by admin

I shared with Drew the characteristics of these men that I admired and allow each of these men to speak a word of affirmation and encouragement to Drew. I really had no formal agenda or ceremony, but allowed it to happen naturally over the 3 days we were together. Continue reading →

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Big Tree + Rope = Fun For All Adventurers

Posted on February 17, 2013 by admin

If you are up for a little adventure, grab a rope, find a good tree and build some memories that your kids will share for a lifetime. Continue reading →

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Finding Treasure in Small Windows of Time With Our Children

Posted on February 3, 2013 by admin

We did not find any gold nuggets, but we did find some time and make memories that we can treasure for a lifetime. My friend Joe White once told me that kids spell love-T I M E. It doesn’t take lots of money or planning, just be purposeful with the time we have and grab those windows of opportunity that we find ourselves in and make the most of them. Continue reading →

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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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