Archive | July, 2006

Sunday Was A Unique Day

Yesterday was a unique day in several ways. Why was it unique? The reasons are plentiful.

We raised our final two crosses at Pinnacle Hills. We raised the 160′ cross at dawn. We raised the 175′ cross at a huge and hot outdoor worship service on the property. It was an outstanding day of seeing vision [...]

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Come join me in Buster Pray’s final service with us at Springdale

Eighteen years ago at this time, I began prayerful discussions with Buster Pray about joining our staff team. He joined us in September, 1988. I am very grateful for the partnership in ministry over these years. It is rare that a Pastor and an associate have the privilege to serve almost 18 years together.Our church believes in the [...]

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God Is With You

I have found in my personal life that nothing has brought me greater peace than to know that the Lord is always with me.  We’ve all heard preachers remind us that at the very moment you receive Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior that He took up residence in your life through the [...]

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God Is In Control

Just about the time you think your life is out of control, God reminds you that HE is in control.  Quickly today, let me just run some ways by you that God is in control:

God is in control of the events in this world.  Of course, we, like many of you, have been glued to [...]

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God Can Do Anything

For the past couple of weeks during this time of rest and reflection, I have addressed my blog in a little different way by identifying some important areas for all of our lives. It never ceases to amaze me when I set aside specific time with Him, that He directs my heart and mind on areas [...]

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Passion

It is not hard to tell if you are around me any time at all that this week I have directed my blog toward a subject that is very near and dear to my heart:  How to make people and business people successful.  I have listed several characteristics that I believe must be present to [...]

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Commitment and Accountability

This morning I have been reflecting on the exciting days that lay ahead for The First Baptist Church of Springdale and The Church at Pinnacle Hills.  The new year for both campuses begins August 20, which means not only new Connection Groups and a new Worship Hour for First Baptist, but also the celebration of [...]

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Loyalty, Cooperation, Courage

All of my life I’ve had people who have invested their lives in mine. I guess as a result of that, I am constantly aware of my need to help build the lives of others. Therefore, it really is my goal to help build people and to help build people by helping to build their business. The best [...]

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Honesty, Integrity, Leadership

God only knows how many lives Dr. Avery Willis has touched, in reference to not only evangelism, but also in the area of spiritual growth. Yesterday our church was blessed by having this man of God challenge us once again to take the gospel to the world and specifically the unreached people groups of the world.
Even [...]

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When You Hurt Others

I am reminded early this morning of God’s everlasting presence in our lives as His children.  With the sound the world waking up in the cool breeze, I am reminded that God’s mercies really are new every morning.  And just think, take deep breath, can you smell it?  It won’t be long – there is [...]

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