August 2015 archive

How I Became a Preacher

My decision to become a preacher cannot be pinpointed to one specific moment, but rather was a series of events and experiences that took place over several years.  I grew up in the church and got some experience speaking at my home congregation and with Lads-to-Leaders.  I went to Freed-Hardeman intending on being a farmer, my …

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An Unlikely Bond

Nearly a year ago I wrote about Amanda’s “Weekly Hug Project.”  The jest of this project was Amanda having the kids hug a different widow each week before worship.  The ministry has been a blessing for the kids and the widows, but Amanda ran into one problem!  Landon kept going to the same widow.  Landon …

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