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About the Author
Husband to Patty. Daddy to Kimberly and Tommie. Grandpa Doc to Cohen, Max, Fox, and Marlee. Pastor to Snow Hill Baptist Church. Graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Reading. Photography. Golf. Colorado. Jeeping. Friend. The views and opinions expressed here are my own and should not be construed as representing the corporate views of the church I pastor.

And some people think I use big words …

My friend Rick posted this on his blog. Worth a read. Worth thinking about. Worth considering doing something about.

And here’s a follow-up post.… Continue reading

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“Looking for the right formula …”

The letter reads, “Every year we pray with youth to receive Christ as Savior when they say at first they are coming on rededication or for special service.”

A few observations:

1. Would it be better to give a variety of “decisional” opportunities as opposed to the big three? … Continue reading

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Objectifying people …

“I hope we can reach [fill in the blank with a given grouping of people]!” With that kind of statement comes a variety of churches “targeting” a given group. Over the past years we have witnessed “biker” churches, “cowboy” churches, and a host of “brand” churches.

What about reaching … Continue reading

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Larry …

What about a story? Diabetic. Broken leg. Pneumonia. Lost finger. Alarming phrase used by doctor. Lost house. Lost cars. 51 years old. Away from wife. Scared. Little family. No care from family. Anxious. Electric wheel chair. Alone.

Interested brother-in-law. Embers of faith. Hopeful for heaven. Like to live longer. … Continue reading

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Dangerous Liaisons . . .

Thinking is dangerous. Were we to “doefully” stare ahead without so much as a sideward glance, we might find ourselves plugged into a way of life and thinking that will be our own end. I have a friend who thinks well. I find his thoughts on the situation in … Continue reading

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