The past few Sundays, Cottonwood Creek has been sharing these videos as part of their “A Simple Christmas” series. While I’m not sure exactly how they’re connected to the sermon notes, I do have to say they make great entertainment! And so, I give you, “Miracles”: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LHujSq_suI&feature=related[/youtube] And now, “Jesus vs. Santa”: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Jk5iwvUsY&feature=related[/youtube] You’ll have… Continue reading SC meets JC
Category: The Bible tells me so
Discussions of religion and the church, both global and local. News stories of interest relating to Christian life and Biblical truth. Thoughts on contemporary Christianity, daily applications and lessons learned, and even a little good ol’ preachin!
Thoughts from The Big Guy
We were seen with The Big Guy!! Last Friday was our annual trek to Stonebriar to see the world’s greatest Santa. Real hair, real beard…he’s the Real Deal. And he takes his job seriously. Last year, we brought notes to Santa, but he told us to take them home and leave them out for him… Continue reading Thoughts from The Big Guy
“Cross”-examination: Cottonwood Creek (and a little Grace Bible Church)
I neglected to do a “cross”-examination last week, not because we didn’t go to church (we did, and we have the pictures to prove it!), but rather because the church we attended isn’t really a serious option for us. We didn’t even fill out visitor cards. Since my brother David was in town, we joined… Continue reading “Cross”-examination: Cottonwood Creek (and a little Grace Bible Church)
“Cross”-examination: Allen Bible Church (ABC)
This week, we opted for something totally different. Different from the mega-churches with multiple services. Different from SBC. Different from the massive sanctuaries and large educational buildings. Different…in so many ways. We chose to visit Allen Bible Church, which is an offshoot of Dallas Bible Church. ABC meets in a middle-school cafeteria. The children’s classes… Continue reading “Cross”-examination: Allen Bible Church (ABC)
“Cross”-examination: FBC, McKinney
*begin spooky twilight zone music* We have now entered “The Church Music Zone”. Please don’t try to adjust your ipod or your praise posture. There is no subliminal message, though it’s not beyond the realm of possibility that God is trying to tell you something. But that’s beside the point. Just accept the fact that… Continue reading “Cross”-examination: FBC, McKinney
Number my days
A friend of ours died last night. Just like that. She was out to dinner with her husband, and then…she was gone. A woman in her mid-40’s. A wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter, a teacher. Gone. Ripped from the fabric of her family’s life with no warning. Her parents, who just 3 years… Continue reading Number my days
“Cross”-examination: FBC, Allen
Our “church search” officially began this week with a visit to First Baptist Church in Allen. Crisana attends preschool at this location, so we figured we’d begin here, just to check it out. We attended their fall carnival here on Halloween and had a great time, so we were interested to see what their Sunday… Continue reading “Cross”-examination: FBC, Allen
Love in 5 Languages, The Final Chapter
Well, I totally missed it last week, so you’re getting this final installment a week late. But hey, who’s counting, right? Last week was the last week of class for the 5 Love Languages of Children.  Our topic for the night was the love language of Acts of Service. The authors made a great… Continue reading Love in 5 Languages, The Final Chapter
I have decided
I should have posted this on Sunday, but we ended up selling popcorn and visiting with neighbors a little too late. When I resigned my position at Prairie Creek, I did so with the heartfelt desire and honest commitment to follow God wherever He might choose to lead me and my family. Though my heart… Continue reading I have decided
Love in 5 Languages, Part 5
We are nearly done with the class based on the book, The 5 Love Languages of Children, and I have dearly loved teaching this class. Much to my surprise (and to a certain extent, delight), most of the attendees have been teachers. I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of adapting the course content to make… Continue reading Love in 5 Languages, Part 5