Dec 17
On Thursday, December 3rd I preached the funeral of a brother in Christ, Eric England. Eric was only 53 years of age. His lung cancer was vicious and relentless in its pursuit of his body. It did its work in a short amount of time. His initial diagnosis was not that bad, but it continued …
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Nov 11
Today is Veteran’s day and I wanted to share some of my favorite military books. I don’t read as much as I used too with my busy schedule now, but these are some of my favorites over the years. They are in no particular order. But I hope they may help you fill out your …
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Nov 03
“Nothing really happens until God’s people step out in faith.” I preach this message regularly to the 7 Oaks Church of Christ congregation, but this past Sunday I had a powerful illustration behind it! Let me tell you a little background information so you can understand the power of this story in seeing God work. …
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Oct 20
Have you heard about Joe Kennedy; the assistant football coach for Bremerton High in Washington? He has had a long-standing practice of going to the 50-yard line after a game and having a prayer. He does this personally and silently. He doesn’t require his players to attend, but has simply gone to the middle of …
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Oct 07
“I just don’t think I can do that!” “Well, I am too busy to add that to my life.” “You can find someone who will do better, I don’t feel qualified to do it.” “I am not a very good teacher.” Have you heard any of these lines before? Have you said them? While there …
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Sep 18
If you have ever built a house, you have probably heard this phrase a few thousand times! This is why most folks don’t come close to their budget. Contractors and salesmen use this line to get you to upgrade which makes them more money. I have been thinking about this concept a bunch the last …
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Aug 30
Caleb, our baby in the family who is almost 3 years old, was worried. Caleb had a long nap so he was amped up before bed on Wednesday night. Amanda was talking to him about the next day going to coop with the older kids and him going to his classes. The week before he …
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Aug 06
I am a first generation preacher. I never really planned or expected to be a preacher. I was lead that way through a series of events which I wrote about yesterday. I am thankful to be a preacher. I tend to think preachers can exaggerate in their own minds the difficulties and burdens of the …
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Aug 05
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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Aug 04
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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