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The Sacramental Journey: March 2015
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Reflections on Glorifying God by following The Jesus Way. Tuesday, March 03, 2015. A Tribute to Jesus . . . and to Clint Dobson. He married Laura just a little while after he began his work here with us. Together, they were such a force for good as they served the Lord here in north Arlington. Tragically, Clint was murdered in his office at the church on March 3, 2011. A day forever etched in many of our memories. How many times have we received bad news about someone we love? But John quickly reveals th...
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The Sacramental Journey: November 2011
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Reflections on Glorifying God by following The Jesus Way. Thursday, November 10, 2011. Lord Acton is credited with the quote, “Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.”. Our nation has been gripped by examples of the force of power. Herman Cain, one of the front-runners in the GOP presidential candidate race, has been accused of using his position of power to sexually harass women in the workplace. It has been grueling to listen to the charges leveled against him. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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The Sacramental Journey: February 2012
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Reflections on Glorifying God by following The Jesus Way. Wednesday, February 22, 2012. I will never forget Ash Wednesday of 2011. We held Clint Dobson’s funeral that day. After his tragic death on March 3, our church was filled to capacity on March 9 as we grieved the loss of our friend and brother. On the liturgical calendar, that day marked the beginning of the Lenten Season. On our church’s calendar, it will always be remembered with solemnity and profound respect. He is risen indeed!
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Reflections on Glorifying God by following The Jesus Way. Friday, July 17, 2015. Retreat: Spiritual, Academic, Emotional. This week in particular has been a time of spiritual retreat. I am a sinner. I need God's personal attention in my life just like any other follower of Jesus. I have spent time with the Father. I have asked the Holy Spirit to nourish and refresh my soul. I have looked to Jesus as the author and prime example for my faith. I found myself praying for them as I sat alone in His presence.
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The Sacramental Journey
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Reflections on Glorifying God by following The Jesus Way. Monday, August 03, 2015. What Does God Owe Us? He is unfathomable. He is unsearchable. He is unknowable. He is unreachable. He is Yahweh – I AM. El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty). El Elyon (The Most High God). Adonai (Lord, Master). Jehovah Nissi (The Lord My Banner). Jehovah-Raah (The Lord My Shepherd). Jehovah Rapha (The Lord That Heals). Jehovah Shammah (The Lord Is There). El Olam (The Everlasting God). Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will Provide).
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Reflections on Glorifying God by following The Jesus Way. Friday, April 24, 2015. Churches and Transition (2). How do churches make the necessary transitions to remain vibrant and viable in the face of sweeping changes across the culture? It is not easy, for sure. But, it is possible. The church I serve was established in 1871. It is older than our city! Think about all of the changes that have occurred around this church since 1871! All that to say - God has blessed our church and it is flourishing.
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The Sacramental Journey: February 2015
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Reflections on Glorifying God by following The Jesus Way. Friday, February 27, 2015. I wrote this article for my Pastor's page this week at First Baptist Church of Arlington, Texas. I decided to publish here as well:. It is a powerful force. Music. It is an incredible medium of communication. It is also profitable. Last year, the revenue in the music industry in the United States was $15.2 billion! Simon and Garfunkel, James Taylor, Elton John - but, I enjoy classical music, jazz music and a little bit o...
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Reflections on Glorifying God by following The Jesus Way. Friday, June 26, 2015. A Free Church in a Free Society. For most of us who have been aware of cultural and political developments in recent years, there was little surprise in the Supreme Court ruling announced today. Personally, I was disappointed, but not surprised. The other aspect of the grand experiment was to all freedom of religion. The Constitution was ratified as amended in 1789. The First Amendment guarantees the practice of reli...From ...