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Archive for November, 2010
Nov 28, 2010 “After You Have Suffered”
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010“Learning and Applying the Truth of God’s Word”
Monday, November 29th, 2010Nan and I will never forget the events of April 10, 1979. We had just celebrated our second wedding anniversary. At the time I was a student at Southwestern Seminary, and also served as the pastor of the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. The morning of April 10 two seminary buddies and I piled into a car to make the two-hour commute to Fort Worth for classes. We had no idea the dramatic changes that awaited us that day. (more…)
November 28, 2010 “After You Have Suffered”
Sunday, November 28th, 2010We desperately want to know that we are headed toward the right eternal destiny … heaven. And yet life has so many challenges and obstacles, and we fail so often. And we wonder if in the midst of this big mess God is somewhere in the picture and, if He is, will He get me where I’m supposed to go. (more…)
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Nov 21, 2010 “Stand Fast in Grace”
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“Thanksgiving and Thanksliving”
Monday, November 22nd, 2010We’re taught from our earliest years to say “please” and “thank you.” I’m reminded of this as I watch our two grandchildren grow through the various stages of social interaction. Their parents are teaching them to say “please” when they ask for something. And when they receive something, they are to say “thank you.” It’s good manners. (more…)
Nov 21, 2010 “Stand Fast in Grace”
Sunday, November 21st, 2010This Thanksgiving season let’s be grateful to God for the people God has placed in our lives. Express that gratitude to others … faithful brothers and sisters. Maybe there are sons and daughters in the faith whom we should affirm and appreciate as well. (more…)
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Oct 24, 2010 “Glory in Suffering”
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Nov 14, 2010 “Spiritual Warfare”
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“A Church Filled with Passionate Followers of Christ”
Monday, November 15th, 2010Travis Avenue Baptist Church … Joining God in developing passionate followers of Jesus Christ
We envision a vibrant church composed of passionate followers of Jesus Christ who, having received the gift of eternal life and being transformed by the love of God, are empowered to live out the following: (more…)
Nov 14, 2010 “Spiritual Warfare”
Sunday, November 14th, 2010Veterans Day was last Thursday. We honor men and women who wore and who wear the uniform of one of the branches of our military. They are familiar with battle. I wonder if we understand that we are all veterans of spiritual warfare. We may not realize it, but we are in the battle. And that’s what Peter has in mind as he writes I Peter 5:8-9. (more…)
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