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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.

Skills …

I have spend a few days out in the new building. Some time has been spent helping and other times watching. I am grateful God has given some people skills. There are things being done with metal studs, brick, and steel, I would have not clue about. I wonder … Continue reading

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Church as Relationship Rather than Event …

Language reveals. I am excited to see a transition taking place, albeit slowly. Growing up we came to see “Church” as the “hour long event” on Sunday morning. This picture was only second to the idea that going to “Church” meant going to a “building.”

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Relationship with the Scriptures …

How we relate to the Scriptures reveal the depths we may plunge when it comes to discipleship. An approach to the Scriptures as though there are gems to mine sets us in a position to take a “scientific” approach. We stand over the subject. We analyze for the purpose … Continue reading

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The difference a letter makes …

I sent out my weekly e-mail this week. In my greeting line I generally address recipients – Hello Todd and Patty, for example. On this occasion my fingers let me down and I omitted the “O” at the end of “Hello.” You can imagine the sinking feeling knowing innocent … Continue reading

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April Fool’s Day …

I recently picked up a copy of Relevant Magazine’s recent issue. I was attracted by the lead article on Bono the lead singer of U2. Inside I found an interesting piece on April Fool’s day. Since th origin of the day seems to be in question, I like … Continue reading

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