Take Heart
“Take Heart” John 16:33 “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer;…
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July 22, 2021
Get Your Worship On
Get Your Worship On! Five years ago, during a difficult time for the ministry of Choice, God brought forth a Divine Appointment. Because of the exodus of a key family…
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July 6, 2021
My Salvation Testimony
My salvation testimony- April 11th 34 years ago! I vividly remember one night when I was 16 years old. I was laying in my bed and wondering if there was…
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March 31, 2021
One Year Later
March 15, 2020, One Year Later March 15, 2020 will be a date that I will not soon forget. It was 1 year ago when I saw professional sports games…
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March 13, 2021
Peace Like a River
On Sunday, we lit the candle of peace. We began Advent by discussing HOPE. How the world needs hope. Too many are filled with despair. Thankfully we serve the God…
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December 15, 2020
News Flash – We are living in troubled times! Therefore be afraid, be very afraid!
News Flash – We are living in troubled times! Therefore be afraid, be very afraid!
No – I haven’t heard that statement on tv or the radio. Though my viewing of the news on tv is probably way less than most I assume, mainly because I don’t watch it much. You might ask me “Why?” or you might say that you don’t either, or perhaps you are one who doesn’t watch tv news at all. Regardless of our preferences, I think we could all agree on this statement: Our world is in trouble!
It’s NOT a news flash at all ! Our world has been in trouble – for how long?!?!?!
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December 12, 2020
Joy to the World!
As I reflected on Advent and the Joy candle that was lit this past Sunday, I thought of one of the most famous Christmas Carols ever written, “Joy to the World”. According to an article at Crossway.org, Joy to the World, written by Isaac Watts, was never intended to be a Christmas Carol. However, these words provide us with good reason to have great joy and spread it everywhere we go.
Let us take a moment to think about where we would be if it were not for our Savior Jesus Christ coming to the earth to seek and to save the lost. He did this through His submission to the Father and taking upon Himself the sins of the world. He took our place and paid the penalty for our sin. “Let the earth receive her King!” Once we accept the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, we can truly proclaim, that our Savior reigns! (more…)
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December 8, 2020
Looking for the Right Gift?
Looking for the right gift? Don’t forget about the gifts that don’t cost money! Words Of Affirmation “... a word spoken in due season, how good it is!” Proverbs…
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December 5, 2020
The Holiday’s Have Begun
The holidays have officially begun! The Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday and Elvis singing Blue Christmas. At our house the Hallmark movies have already started and we are in the middle of decorating our house for Christmas. So many wonderful memories from my childhood and even more of my four kids celebrating this season. Whether it was sitting on Santa’s lap, driving around looking at lights, preparing reindeer food for Rudolph or putting ornaments on the tree, Paula and I worked hard to develop family traditions and make our time together special.
One fond memory that I have is those years when we would light the Advent Candles as a family. Advent simply (more…)
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November 28, 2020
Marriage That Lasts
August 16, 1980, Patty and I made the public commitment to one another – “til death do we part.” It happened in the First Baptist Church of Richmond, Texas. Both of our families were present, along with many friends, most of which were the band members I had played with or were currently playing with, not in churches, but places that stayed open ‘til midnight or later. 4 1/2 months later, our lives changed directions, as we knew we needed to change our life-style and committed totally to whatever God wanted to do in us, and through us. He became our first love and to this day, He still is.
This summer, we have chosen to celebrate all that God has done since that day in August of 1980. Too many things to count for sure, but what I want to share with you all, is the number one reason why we can celebrate 40 years of marriage. (more…)
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July 21, 2020