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Reflections Of A Father

The past two weeks have been some of the busiest I have ever experienced, including our Temple Christian Academy commencement last Friday evening.  I suppose the reason it seemed so taxing was because my own daughter, Alexis, was graduating.  It almost felt like she was getting married or something.  My emotions were all over the [ READ MORE ]

Built To Last

Never, in our lifetime, have we seen such devastation and the destruction of marriages and families, as we see today in our volatile culture.  It seems that every component of society today is the sworn enemy of traditional marriage and family.  From the redefining of the family by governments, to Hollywood’s mockery and portrayal of [ READ MORE ]

The Dearth Of Manhood

Psa 12:1   Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. As we approach our annual Men’s Advance this weekend, I am reminded yet again of the dearth of manhood.  It exists everywhere I look, both outside and within our churches.  Where are the godly men today?  [ READ MORE ]

Catching the Vision For Missions: A 2012GOMC Review

  2Co 2:14  Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. What a wonderful week we had in our 2012 GO (Global Outreach) Missions Conference.  Although it was spring break week, the meeting was well attended and [ READ MORE ]

Making The Puzzle Of Ministry A Portrait

Ministry really is a puzzle on a magnificent scale.  Putting the pieces in order AND keeping each of those pieces together can be challenging at times, especially if you have a multifaceted ministry.  Pieces of that puzzle include daily time with God in prayer and study, preparing messages, various administrative duties, finances, staff meetings, soulwinning, [ READ MORE ]

Family First

  While we believe in age appropriate ministry, we also believe that if we are not careful, the church can work against the family rather than for the family.  Too much specialized ministry can segregate families rather than strengthen families.  At Grace, we put the FAMILY FIRST. Yes, we have many ministries that focus on [ READ MORE ]

OFF TO A GREAT START IN 2012

This has definitely been a most unique year starting on Christmas Sunday.  Since Christmas morning we have seen God giving the increase in many ways to our church, yet not without challenges.  Building and blessings do not come without battles, yet God has blessed us with people being saved, baptized, and joining the church family [ READ MORE ]

The Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

Preparing for a message, I was researching a quote by Abraham Lincoln, and found many great quotes by this great President and Champion of Liberty.  So much of what he says, can serve as tremendous advice pertaining to the Christian life.  I offer these choice statements, to challenge[ READ MORE ]

VISION NIGHT 2012

January 1st will be a celebration as we review 2011 and the blessings of God upon our church over the last year.  It will an evening of vision casting for our church, set forth by Pastor Thompson, for the year to come. We will reveal our new annual theme, view various presentations, hear special music, [ READ MORE ]

The Blessing of A Thankful Heart

Php 1:3  I thank my God… We live in a vile, self serving, and self centered culture, that revolves around lusts and selfish desires. People want everything, and when they get it, they know the value of nothing.  Most Americans strive for more wealth, more material possessions, nicer cars, nicer clothing, bigger houses, bigger bank [ READ MORE ]

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