Posts in category Religion

Recently, I overheard the following statistic: 65% of AISD students are receiving free or reduced price meals (i.e. 65% of Amarillo ISD students cannot afford to pay for lunch at these prices). WOW. I called AISD to fact-check (yep, I’m that guy). AISD informed me that the number was probably somewhere around 60%. So, being the nerd that I am, I decided to compare this number with some other cities to see if Amarillo is out of whack somehow. Lubbock: around 62%. Abilene: around 79%. Tyler: a little over 60%.  Read more... (382 words, estimated 1:32 mins reading time)

I had the opportunity to preach Saturday night at the EXP service at Paramount Baptist Church. The focus: finding peace in a chaotic world. I’ve received hundreds of emails and phone calls asking if/when my talk would be available for download. Ok, not really. By “I’ve received hundreds of emails and phone calls asking” I, of course, mean “my mom asked”. Anyhow, my talk is now available here if you are interested: http://www.paramount.org/exp-audio The link for direct download is here: http://paramount.podhoster.com/download/591/22964/exp043011.mp3 Thanks, EXP’ers, for letting me join you. Hope to visit with you again in the future!

This past Sunday I had the opportunity to preach at a local church. I love it when these opportunities come along. Tip: if ever you lack the motivation to pray/study your Bible, commit to preaching one Sunday. Works for me every time. Here’s my sermon “4 Steps to Jump Start Your Spiritual Life” in blog format:  Read more... (955 words, estimated 3:49 mins reading time)

This past Sunday I had the opportunity to preach at a local church. I love it when these opportunities come along. Tip: if ever you lack the motivation to pray/study your Bible, commit to preaching one Sunday. Works for me every time. Here’s my sermon “4 Steps to Jump Start Your Spiritual Life” in blog format:  Read more... (955 words, estimated 3:49 mins reading time)

On Saturday a dear friend of ours went to be with Jesus. Today we will be attending her “celebration of life” along with many others who have been blessed by her time on earth. Please keep the Ronne and Reid families in your prayers. Follow their story here: http://theronnes.blogspot.com.

In loving memory…  Read more... (461 words, estimated 1:51 mins reading time)