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Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
I have a hero (I originally wrote this for my dad on March 28, 2012) I have a hero. Actually, I have several heroes from many different walks of life. But there is one that really, really stands out from the others. There is one that is bigger and brighter in my eyes. One that…
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claiming your people – what an awesome pastor!
One of the great strengths of a minister is when he unashamedly claims his people. He is proud to be connected and associated with them. So much so that the bond between the church and its minister grows and grows and becomes so tight and strong. The minister loves them, identifies with them, connects with…
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repentance
This past Sunday I preached from Luke 13:1-9. Verses 3 and 5 both say “No I tell you, unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” You can listen to the whole sermon here. Here is an excellent quote from J.C. Ryle on the nature of true repentance: “The nature of true repentance is clearly…
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“Sound” Check
One of the simplest ways to study the Bible is to see which words are repeated the most often. In our Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies (Wednesday & Thursday mornings respectively) we are going through the book of TITUS. Titus is a short book of the Bible. It is only 3 short chapters, only 46…
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Biblical Theology of a 4 year old
We recently started reading the through the Jesus-Storybook Bible again with our boys. I was curious to see how much J.J. knew, or remembered, from the previous times we have read through it. He is four years old now and beginning to process a lot of the deep truths of the Gospel. On our 2nd…
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FBCF reads at Hazelwood Elementary School
This past Tuesday a small group from our church went to read at Hazelwood Elementary School. We were invited as a part of the “Annual Community Reader Week.” Mrs. Annette Darnell is the Family Resource Director at Hazelwood, and she is also a member of our church. It was great to see her in her…
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Jared Swopshire tells about following Jesus
Last night Jared was our guest speaker at our church. If you would like to listen to the audio of Jared’s message, you can here. I was very encouraged and impressed by the way Jared carried himself and spoke with a calm confidence. Northwestern University is going to be very pleased with this young man…
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“Would it be ok to bend over and kiss her?”
With his right hand leaning on his walking cane and his left hand holding his wife’s hand, he turned to me with tears in his eyes and said with a shaky voice – “would it be ok to bend over and kiss her?” I answered, “Absolutely!” Forty-two years ago this gentleman had stood before his…
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Former Fairdale High Ladies Hoops Star Goes Pro
Yesterday C’eira Ricketts was drafted 12th in the 2nd Round (24th overall) by the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Ricketts played her college ball in the SEC for the Arkansas Razorbacks. C’eira played her High School basketball right here in Fairdale at Fairdale High School where she graduated from in 2008. Ricketts was an absolute…
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Reflections (quotes) from the T4G Conference
Last week I was blessed to be able to attend the 2012 Together for the Gospel Conference. This is a biennial Pastor’s conference that meets in downtown Louisville, KY at the KFC Yum Center. I was so encouraged by going. Here are a few reasons why: I am thankful to my church for sending me…