>Contrasts
>Life is full of contrasts. We often don’t think about them, but they’re all around us: light and darkness, natural … Continue reading >Contrasts
Category: Ministry
>Discipline and Love
>A few weeks back, I was at a baseball game with my wife and some of her co-workers. For some … Continue reading >Discipline and Love
>Learning on the Run
>I’ve been in my current position as associate pastor for just over a year now. It’s been a wild ride … Continue reading >Learning on the Run
>A Battle of a Different Sort
>This post is about one of those things that I don’t talk about very often – spiritual warfare. It’s not … Continue reading >A Battle of a Different Sort
>Big Day Tomorrow
>Well, tomorrow is the big day. It is the Fall Kick Off for Emmanuel Student Ministries. I’ve been thinking about … Continue reading >Big Day Tomorrow
>Carthage, Texas
>I know that so many people out there are already familiar with this town, but somehow, in my extensive travels, … Continue reading >Carthage, Texas
>Wading Through the Muck
>I’m in the process of reviewing our Sunday school materials right now, and I’ve come to a grim realization. There … Continue reading >Wading Through the Muck
>Josh Hamilton and the Grace of God
>Have you heard the story of Josh Hamilton? The link is a story that Josh told to one of ESPN’s … Continue reading >Josh Hamilton and the Grace of God
>Excited about a Bible?
>I don’t get excited very often. When the Cardinals won the World Series in 2006, I was on the phone … Continue reading >Excited about a Bible?
>Missionaries in Today’s Society
>Last Sunday, we wrapped up Missions month at our church. We spent the month talking about local missions, individual calling, … Continue reading >Missionaries in Today’s Society
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