Our church is in a period of transition. As a part of the process we were asked to complete a survey. Most of the survey focused on the type of pastor desired for the church. While pondering my responses I began thinking about the survey, vision for our church, and qualities I want in a … Continue reading What Makes a Good Pastor?
Flashback: 1980’s
Thought I would share David Crowder's amusing tribute to the 1980's.
On Wild Flowers
The other day I was driving to work and noticed patches of beautiful pink wild flowers. One of the things I miss most about Texas is the spring time. That is when the wild flowers are in bloom. The mixture of Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrushes with the green grass is just absolutely beautiful. Our first several … Continue reading On Wild Flowers
Allergies Aren’t Funny
Last night one of the story lines on 30 Rock revolved around allergies. ***Spoiler Alert*** A couple of the characters suffered from food allergies. The reactions of the other cast members exhibited extreme insensitive and ignorance about the seriousness of food allergies. First there was Liz Lemon's (Tina Fey) declaring that allergies were not real … Continue reading Allergies Aren’t Funny
Dual Citizenship
I am proud to announce that this weekend I was bestowed with a very special honor. The Big Guy and I became honorary citizens of Walt Disney World. Yes, that's right I am now have Walt Disney World Citizenship. You may be wondering how this rare award was bestowed. Well, the Big Guy and I … Continue reading Dual Citizenship
Connecting Caring Communities
Connecting Caring Communities is a grassroots community renewal organization in Abilene Texas. Established in 2005 CCC is an independent non-profit group. It was inspired by Shreveport-Bossier Community Renewal. Three strategies are form the core of the CCC model: Caring Team, Haven House and Friendship Houses. Caring Teams seek to connect Abilene's caring people. It seeks … Continue reading Connecting Caring Communities
Texas Top 10 in Honor of San Jacinto Day
I have wanted to post something today in honor of San Jacinto Day. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to come up with something that tops last years. I kind of over did it last year. So, I thought about doing a Texas Top 10 but unfortunately already used most of my ideas in another post. … Continue reading Texas Top 10 in Honor of San Jacinto Day
The Dee Zone 