I have decided to take a break from blogging from now thru the conclusion of my Malawi, Africa mission trip in August. My reason for this is to remove distractions as I am trying to finish my dissertation by the end of July, and concentrate on preparation for the mission trip, on top of my [...]
Archive for June, 2009
A Break from Blogging
June 25, 2009The Value of Time Away
June 19, 2009This is a pic of Charity shopping during our time away today, at one of her favorite stores…Bath and Body Works.
This week, I have taken a couple of days away to spend some time with Charity. Yesterday, we celebrated three years of marriage, and we’re having a blast. We went to Nashville initially, and we’re [...]
Pleasant Hill Billboard
June 15, 2009Pleasant Hill has a billboard going up July 1st. I thought you’d like to see what it will look like. For local readers of my blog, the billboard is located on the westbound side of Hwy 321 at Adesa Road. It is about 30 yards from I-75.
For readers unfamiliar with our area, the location is [...]
Phridays are Phor Fotos
June 12, 2009Today’s Phriday foto is of Charity and me just an hour or so after we became man and wife June 17, 2006. This was taken at our wedding reception at Holston Hills Country Club.
Yes, our three year anniversary is coming on Wednesday. I am so thankful the Lord has blessed me with my beautiful bride. [...]
Church Planting // Reaching People
June 10, 2009I love talking to friends of mine around the country who are starting churches. I have friends starting churches in Dallas, Tampa, Boston, Kingsport, TN, and San Diego.
This morning, I had breakfast with my friends, Brad and Becky Graves. The Graves recently planted Cross Church San Diego. As Charity lived in San Diego 7th-11th grade, [...]
Jack Graham’s 20 Years at Prestonwood – Thank You, Pastor
June 9, 2009Last Sunday, Prestonwood Baptist Church in my hometown of Plano, TX celebrated the 20 year anniversary of Dr. Jack Graham as the Senior Pastor. I want to write a brief word to share with you about Pastor Graham.
As one growing up in Plano, but in a different church, I always knew of Prestonwood and of [...]
Amazing Day of Worship
June 9, 2009Yesterday was an AMAZING day of worship at Pleasant Hill. We celebrated 22 salvations and 250 people in attendance. Yesterday was one of those days I’ll remember for years to come. With that many new believers in Christ, and more people in attendance for a worship service than The Hill has seen in over twenty [...]
Phridays are Phor Fotos: Children at Pleasant Hill
June 5, 2009Five Basic Things
June 4, 2009This week, the kids at Pleasant Hill’s Day Camp are learning five basic things about God:
(1) Follow
(2) Worship
(3) Confess
(4) Serve
(5) Obey
This morning, I’m going to share a brief message from Matthew 14 about Jesus walking on the water, and the five things listed above are all learned in the story of Peter with Jesus on [...]
