Archive for February, 2008
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Feb 28, 2008
1 CommentWhen a sermon sticks with you…
This past Sunday, I began a new series Coming Home where we are walking through the story of the prodigal sons (Luke 15). I began with the younger son. I keep thinking about the younger son’s demand, “Father give me my share of the estate…not long after that…he set off to the distant country.” It...
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Feb 28, 2008
1 CommentBy the way, my dog is doing great! (And so is my mechanic)
I know sometimes I create tension in a sermon by telling a story to illustrate a point. This past Sunday, I confessed last week we were faced with a several challenges that caused tension in the Gaston home. First, it was the challenge of taking care of our sick dog, Belle. Belle is our 12 year old...
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Feb 25, 2008
6 CommentsPastor, I don’t do Lent!
Since we started this season of Lent, I have heard from a few people share, “I don’t do Lent!” I don’t know if it is from misunderstanding or it is linked to a bad experience, but some have said Baptist don’t do Lent. Jesus rescued me at age 14 from a broken home and a...
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Feb 24, 2008
3 CommentsWhat a weekend!
I am so glad that I was able to attend the Passion Conference! We had a an awesome group: Steve Sokoly (fearless leader), Zach Nester, Katie Eggleston, Sheena Young, Lindsay Tuberville, Brandon Scott, Erin West, Kendrick Neal, Melissa Neal, Lorin Capps, Stacy Griffits, Jon Patton, Ben Griffits, Becca Griffitts, Liam Trant, and Bekah Phelps. It was more than a...
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Feb 23, 2008
No CommentsHere I am again!
As I seek God during this LENT season, God continues to give me the most incredible weekend worship experiences. Last weekend, our Student Ministry hosted Elevation weekend. It was beautiful new day for so many people through the worship and the teaching of God’s Word. This weekend I have accompanied our college students to Passion...
