Pastor’s Notes
Not a Bad Shepherd!
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You don’t want to be a sheep under the care of a bad shepherd. A bad shepherd lazes while his sheep starve. A bad shepherd runs away when the hungry wolf attacks the sheep. A bad shepherd sleeps while his sheep wander off and become lost or caught in a ... Continue
Is There Such A Thing As Blessed Suffering?
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Is there such a thing as blessed suffering? On the surface of things, we often fail to see the blessings that come from suffering. When we have a cavity filled at the dentist office, we may at first only focus on the discomfort of the procedure and the temporary numbness ... Continue
The Old Rugged Cross
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“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2
If you see someone walking around with a smudged cross ... Continue
Most Watched, Most Read?
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Over 111 million people! That is the estimate of how many people will be watching Super Bowl XLVI. 100 million! That is the estimate for the number of Bibles that will be sold around the world this year. Which is more important: most watched, or most read?
Advertisers want you to ... Continue
Have Strength and Hope for the New Year!
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"I achieved every goal in 2011 and then some! I lost more weight and exercised more than I needed to, I am proud of my spiritually strong life and my finances are healthy. I don't need to set any goals for 2012!" Did you hear someone make such a statement ... Continue
The Most Important Christmas Light!
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Growing up in Australia, Christmas was very different to what I experience now. For one thing it was always very hot, because December 25th in the Southern Hemisphere is in the middle of summer. Also, because of the summer sunlight hours few people would bother with Christmas lights. How different ... Continue
Paralyzed by Christmas To-Do List Fear!
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Christmas presents, gift wrapping, travel planning, work wrap-up - Does your Christmas to-do list seem a mile high? Do you feel paralyzed by your list? Is there so much you have to do that you don't know where to start? Peg Pickering, author of "How to Make the Most of ... Continue
I Love Christmas Lights!
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Growing up in Australia, Christmas was very different to what I experience now. For one thing it was always very hot, because December 25th in the Southern Hemisphere is in the middle of summer. Also, because of the summer sunlight hours few people would bother with Christmas lights. How different ... Continue
Thank You, Lord, for the Rain!
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As I type this post, it is raining a steady drizzle outside. It would be an understatement to say that Central Texas needs this rain - we are in a severe drought. I have made and heard many prayers for rain recently. Maybe you have also been praying for rain. ... Continue
We All Need Some Hope!
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We all need hope. We may wonder, “Will I soon find a job?” “Will my aunt’s cancer surgery be successful?” “Will my children grow up in a decent world?” We all need hope.
This is also true when it comes to our eternal standing before God. We may wonder, “Will I ... Continue
