Mar 03
I recently preached a series at 7 Oaks we called “Your New Normal.” The series was taken primarily from a series of lessons originally done by Andy Stanley called “In the Meantime.” My friend, Wes Hazel shared these lessons with me and his version of them as well. This series was well-received at 7 Oaks. …
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Mar 01
When most people refer to the Bible as a puzzle they are talking about its mystery and difficulty, but I like to refer to it as a puzzle to illustrate how we come to understand it. When studying with seekers who have little experience with the Bible, I like to refer them to putting together …
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Feb 24
The 7 Oaks Church of Christ has been going through the process of appointing new elders and deacons. I have thought much about church leadership during this process. Tonight, we witnessed something special at Bible study that continued to reinforce, in my mind, what makes a church leader great. We have one brother who …
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Feb 23
Who is the person who is least likely to express appreciation? Is it the poor person who lives off of weekly handouts? Is it the rich person who doesn’t care that you served them well? Is it the young person who is too arrogant and self-centered to pause and say thanks? Or is it the …
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Feb 19
Classic love stories like Romeo and Juliet focus on how the lovers cannot live without one another. I think of the famous line from Last of the Mohican’s, when Nathaniel says before leaving his love Cora, “You survive. You stay alive no matter what occurs. I will find you . . no matter how long …
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Feb 16
This past Friday night I did something I have never done before; I waited outside an event with a sign trying to buy tickets! I have sold tickets before, but never gone to a sold-out event desperately trying to buy them! It was for the “Christian” based comedian Tim Hawkins. He is hilarious and provides …
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Feb 11
Abraham Lincoln has long been a favorite character of history. I can’t help but think we could use more of his wisdom and political understanding in our current time. I read through some of his famous quotes and wanted to share some with you that I think should be applied in 2016! Regarding Power: Nearly …
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Feb 10
Helping to build a healthy self-image within your children is a big concern for many parents today. While it can be difficult to find the balance between building a healthy self-esteem and simply spoiling your child by focusing on their happiness here are some suggestions. I would welcome others you may have in the comments. …
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Feb 02
This post is a part of a series I write on “What I Wish Everyone Knew . . . ” Check out the other posts. Most everyone has heard of Jesus! But most of what people know about Jesus has come from family and pop culture. Most haven’t really explored who the real Jesus is …
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Jan 31
God created a marvelous being when he created woman. Men who stay frustrated with “complicated women,” often miss the beauty of the mystery and depth of women. God gave so much to this world when he created the feminine heart. At the core of a woman’s soul is the desire to be loved, long for, …
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