Archive | January, 2009

What a Storm

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS has been hit by a major ice storm. Power is missing from thousands of homes, in fact, yours truly was without power late night and all day until about 4:00 p.m. yesterday. Trees are down everywhere, power lines stretching across roads, and the region was just able to begin to move [...]

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One Bad Storm

Trees are falling, branches cracking, and our yard looks like a war zone. The worst ice storm I remember coming into Northwest Arkansas in my 22 years here, has arrived with lingering effects. It is not over yet, hopefully will be by noon today. Ice and snow will once again neutralize our region.
A most incredible [...]

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Forecasting

As I sit here on Monday night writing this blog for Tuesday, the word FORECASTING
seems to resonate around me. The weather seems to be dominating the news this evening in our region.  The roads were icy when I came home from work earlier.  All are forecasting absolute ice, sleet, and a little snow over the [...]

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A Positive Attitude

The challenge for the week – have a positive attitude.  So much negativity, downcast news, doom and gloom forecasts result many times in a struggle for us to have a positive attitude.  This is what is happening in the lives of people all over America.
We cannot let the media or government determine our attitudes.  Listen [...]

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Opportunity

We have an opportunity each Sunday to make a difference in the lives of others.  Especially right now, in the midst of this expositional series on the family, we can help families.  We are helping families.
More families can be helped if each of us give them an opportunity to join us in this growing experience.  [...]

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What A Day!

What a day we witnessed yesterday, watching the Inauguration of President Barack Obama.  It was a festive celebration as all of America rejoiced over this incredible moment in our nation’s history.  The greatness of America was seen and experienced by each American.  The transfer of power in a peaceful way, the variance of political ideology [...]

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History Is Made In America Today

For the first time in American History, an African-American man will be the President of the United States of America. This is a huge advancement for America and is a proud moment for every American.  I remember as a child, sitting on the floor of our den, watching with my parents news stories of the [...]

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How Big Is The Super Bowl?

On February 1 in Tampa Bay, the 2009 Super Bowl will occur. We now know that the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers will be playing.  I chose the Cardinals and I am really glad they are in it.

Some have wondered “Why does the world stop when the Super Bowl occurs?” One of my [...]

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This Sunday

This Sunday will be the second week of our “How Your Family Can Have Success” series. It all began with great crowds on both campuses last week, so let’s continue the journey this weekend. Think about who you can invite and bring with you. Never underestimate the power of your invitation to someone. [...]

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A Highly Beneficial Time

For the past two days, our Ministry Team has been together on one of our respective campuses, listening to one another and praying for our church.  These two days have been very beneficial days.  They are days where God has made Himself known to us in a special way.  It is amazing to see the [...]

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