ok, so this was a great event with some horse rides, talks about men of scripture, sleeping in tents, and good food cooked on the giant grill in the woods at Camp Peniel! Fine and Pleasant Misery by Pat McManus – a must read for any camper! Crazy Crow outfitters – a great place to get tomahawks…Continue reading references for the men from the horse-ride father son weekend at Peniel
Fantastic Foster & Adoption Event in Tyler
There is childcare available – very inexpensive, for those who register… including for special needs kids! Check out www.hopefor100.org.
Post Apocalyptic Fiction
I want to evaluate these books that are considered “Post Apocalyptic” literature… from more than one angle. From one angle as a book… good read, etc… From the other angle, as a guidebook for being prepared for catastrophe in our society. I have found over the years that fiction and narrative can be great trainers…Continue reading Post Apocalyptic Fiction
Prepared? The List from Various Sources
I checked various websites – including the CDC – and compiled a list of preparation materials. These are real concerns. In the “snowmaggedon” of 2018 in East Texas, a friend ran to Wal-Mart for some things. Keep in mind that this was less than an inch of snow one night and the below freezing weather…Continue reading Prepared? The List from Various Sources
Some Fun Biblical Christmas Details I Thought You Might Find Interesting
These are interesting Christmas details from the biblical account. As far as the historical and pragmatic aspects to the Christmas celebration, take a look at this article… or maybe this one on the history of many of our Holidays, or even this one on Santa… This one is really about some of the precious and…Continue reading Some Fun Biblical Christmas Details I Thought You Might Find Interesting
Preaching soon
I get the joy of preaching at FBC South Sunday the 22nd focusing attention on the third gift of the Magi – Myrrh. I will also be teaching Sunday School that day – focusing attention on the experience of Christ as a man on Earth in the Incarnation.
Prepared? Economic Meltdowns from the Past – part II
Make sure and read part I if you have not… We looked in part I at a handful of great, powerful and wealthy nations that fell apart under the strain of economic situations that are similar to what the US faces now… now for application and conclusions: So, it does not take a historical genius…Continue reading Prepared? Economic Meltdowns from the Past – part II
Prepared? Economic Meltdowns from the Past – Part I
Economic meltdowns In order to understand why I am publishing these articles, please first read the introduction. Thanks! Governmental economic meltdowns have happened before. Typically, it seems, the government somehow survives in some form… but often the people do not fare so well during the crisis. Some interesting examples are: Edward “Longshanks” The 1st had…Continue reading Prepared? Economic Meltdowns from the Past – Part I
Prepared? Influenza from the past
Epidemic/Pandemic And epidemic is what you get when the number of people infected by a disease rises well beyond what is expected and impacts all levels of a community. When that epidemic covers a much larger geographical area, or becomes worldwide, it is called a pandemic. Pandemics were essentially impossible for most of human history,…Continue reading Prepared? Influenza from the past
Prepared? Solar flares from the past.
Ok, so this one is one of the more scary ones. There just isn’t a lot we can do about it… but it is very real. It has happened before. The sun is a little over 8 minutes away, as the light flies. It is 865,000 miles across, and a million times the volume of…Continue reading Prepared? Solar flares from the past.
Last Minute Men's Event News!
Iron Men Conference Who: All men ages 17 and older Where: Grace Community OJ Campus When: October 19, 2013 Registration: 8am-9am Conference: 9am-5pm Why: To Equip men to be Godly husbands, fathers, and leaders in their communities and work places. Key Note Speaker: Blake Chilton – Pastoral Resident The Village Church Flower…Continue reading Last Minute Men's Event News!
Upcoming Speaking
I get to teach on “forgive us our trespasses…” this next Sunday at South Campus at 9am… and then I am also teaching the Sunday School group afterwards on prayer. Then, on Oct 17th, I will be the guest speaker at The Network Luncheon DT at about noon at the FBC Down Town Campus. Good…Continue reading Upcoming Speaking
God wont let us face more than we can bear – Really? – part IV
Ok, one more to come next week… but I think I want to stop here for today. Ok, last chapter, I promise this time… (dedicated to Sara Groves, Bebo Norman and Andrew Peterson who I am listening to in concert at my church as I write this… and especially to Andrew, who sang my very…Continue reading God wont let us face more than we can bear – Really? – part IV
Will God let you face more than you can bear? – Part III
So, does God give us more than we can bear? Many have been blessed by a wonderful little book entitled “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young. One commenter has already mentioned this devotional entry from August 18th: “EXPECT TO ENCOUNTER ADVERSITY in your life, remembering that you live in a deeply fallen world. Stop trying…Continue reading Will God let you face more than you can bear? – Part III
God Will not give you More than you can bear – Really? Part II
One thing that the phrase “God doesn’t give us more than we can bear” can create is a sense that we should be able to “face this on our own.” As in, not burden other people with our stuff. Well, this would certainly not be a biblical concept either! Certainly, there are some things that…Continue reading God Will not give you More than you can bear – Really? Part II
God Will not Give you More than you can Bear… really? Part I
“God will never give you more than you can bear.” This is a common phrase that people tell one another in the name of Jesus (or maybe just in the name of any God). I know that there have been many who have received comfort with this thought… and others who have experienced guilt from…Continue reading God Will not Give you More than you can Bear… really? Part I
Speaking Series on Rest… and sex
You can download my talks on rest (including the talk about bringing rest and grace into your sex life) from week 11. They are unedited – I will put out an edited version in the future… but for now, enjoy!
Sermons and Talks now updated
You can find my (and Pike’s) sermons for FBC South online and up-to-date at this site. This includes both of the last two year’s MIGHTY talks for men.
Short Summer Movie Reviews
Recent Quick Movie reviews Ok, I rarely, if ever do movie reviews, but here are some quick ones with my recommendation about what to do with the information! Star Trek Into Darkness – beautiful and impressive. As an old fan of The Wrath of Khan (my favorite ST movie), I actually felt honored… I think…Continue reading Short Summer Movie Reviews
Base Camp sign ups almost done!
We are hosting BASE camp a South and the DEADLINE is Tuesday! We still have some spaces including some full scholarships! Get in touch with me ASAP to get your kid in!