I'm actually thankful for these things every day, but today in the U. S. is especially set aside for the purpose of saying (or blogging) thanks for such things. Gratitude is life-changing and invites the blessings of God into our lives. So let me offer my thanks to God for...
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Things I'm Thankful for Today
November 25, 2010 2 Comments
10 Things I’ll Miss About Life In Arkansas
July 9, 2010 5 Comments
We've made the move. It's been crazy, hectic, stressful, and lonely. It's been exciting, mysterious, and thrilling as well. We have much to anticipate, not because of where we are or what we're doing, but because of Whom we serve.
Looking back is always bittersweet. I've spent a lot of time in the last …
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Merry Christmas To You All
December 18, 2009 4 Comments
I wanted to pass along the letter that we're mailing out to everyone in our church family, just in case someone misses it...
Dear Family and Friends,
We want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
It’s so hard to believe that 2009 has slipped away so quickly. We continue to feel so …
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The Secret to Having Friends
December 15, 2009 3 Comments
John R. Rice often described biblical theology as "profundity wrapped in simplicity." This is one of those truths that is both deeply profound, and wonderfully simple. If you want friends... (wait for it) be friendly! …
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Don’t Miss the Joy of Loving People
December 24, 2008 2 Comments
I became a Pastor in February of 1997, almost 12 years ago. In that 12 years, I've learned a lot about the Scriptures, about theology, and about the methodologies of ministry. But one of the most important lessons I've ever learned is to really love people. In one of my early pastorates, I received some advice …
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Merry Christmas from the Cox Family
December 21, 2008 1 Comment
Dear Family and Friends,
It seems impossible that three years have passed since we moved our family to northwest Arkansas. . We feel so overwhelmed when we think about all with which God has blessed us since coming home to Bethel.
Ella started the first grade and seems to be coming out of her shell a …
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I Am Bound to Give Thanks
November 26, 2008 1 Comment
In his second letter to the Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul begins by saying "I am bound to thank God always for you all..." I've always loved that little snippet of Scripture because of its plain message - I am bound, obligated, indebted to give thanks. It's the least I can do in light of all that our …
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My Friend, Scott Attebery, and His Family
November 2, 2008 2 Comments
You hear about the "next things" happening in the lives of friends from college - graduation, marriage, children. Today I learned that my friend, Scott Attebery, lost his wife to an auto accident in Pine Bluff. She passed away earlier this morning. His experience was documented here, and you can see who Scott …
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Six Degrees of Separation Is Now Three
September 3, 2008 Leave a Comment
Read This: Six Degrees of Separation Is Now Three.
My wife doesn't believe me, but I'm fascinated by this entire concept - everybody knows everybody else. Each week, new people visit our church and almost always see someone they know, even when they're moving here from out of town. Of course, we do live in …
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Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2007 Leave a Comment
It's Christmas morning, and I'm sick again. Not that I'm complaining. It's actually become a tradition. Just a few years ago I basically lost Christmas day because of some kind of wicked, evil flu! I think it's God's way of keeping me a bit humble, and challenging me to express my gratitude in spite of a little …
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