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Springs Letters: April 2008
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008. I remember when we had to walk to school in the snow, uphill- both ways." So goes the famous rant, the intent of which is to drive home a point about how much easier kids have it these days. But the kids don't seem to get the point (I certainly didn't). What they learn is that the ranter is an old fogey, intent on telling stories from a past that doesn't concern them. Links to this post. Monday, April 28, 2008. Several weeks ago, our table decided to purchase some cheap, kid-pr...
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Springs Letters: September 2008
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008. The Presence of Christ in Every Neighborhood. So, has anyone asked you yet whether you think God directed this Hurricane to Galveston or not? The question hovered in the air for a moment like a hawk waiting to dive on its prey. No," I answered, "and I hope nobody asks me that.". It's hard enough to deal with the fact that God allowed it happen without implying that He. Did He decide to ruin my life, or did He send people to help me when I needed it most? Links to this post.
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Springs Letters: January 2009
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Thursday, January 29, 2009. Burning Question #2: Church Marketing. While mailers are an effective way to get the word out in our community, it's also expensive. We're talking about thousands of dollars to do it right (which is the only way we would do it). Our current income doesn't allow this option. So we're looking for other ways to accomplish the same purpose. Not my favorite. Who reads your yard sign? Skip the yard sign and have your neighbors over for burgers. Again, most billboard advertising is o...
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Springs Letters: The Hunks Dynasty Continues
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Monday, February 2, 2009. The Hunks Dynasty Continues. As I write this morning, my fingers may be the only part of my body still working. My ribs are bruised from an attempted dive into the end zone (see slide show. My legs hurt, my arms hurt, my head hurts. But that's the price you pay to be a champion. The Hunks (old guys) were victorious over the Punks ( jr. I love my neighborhood and my neighbors. Last week we celebrated a neighbor's 70 th. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Who is this guy? Jesus a...
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Springs Letters: I Went All the Way to the 2
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Monday, March 23, 2009. I Went All the Way to the 2. This morning, my youngest son Benjamin was on his way out the door to catch the school bus when he turned to me and said, "Dad, I went all the way to the 2." I had no idea what he was talking about. "Dad I read Mark all the way to the number 2." The Chapter 2 heading! So there it is folks, if my 10-year old can do it, we all can! Brad and I are commenting daily on each chapter on the Intake blog. Read Mark online: TNIV. Listen to Mark read: TNIV. Intak...
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Springs Letters: June 2008
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Saturday, June 21, 2008. This weekend at the ranch, the boys' ingenuity really kicked in. They found a board that was tapered on both ends, and decided to try to "ski" on it behind a Kawasaki mule. They call it "muleboarding." I'm sure this is destined to be the next rage in rural Arkansas, Tennessee and West Virginia. Check them out on Youtube ( Jacob. Oh to be a kid again. Links to this post. Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Links to this post. Monday, June 9, 2008. The Underside of the Table. Cup And the roto.
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Springs Letters: February 2008
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Monday, February 25, 2008. Links to this post. Monday, February 18, 2008. Caught Up or Freed Up. As we concluded our. Series yesterday, we featured a song by Keith Urban called "Everybody.". Maybe I've been too caught up. To see what you've been going through. All that I can say is that I'm here now. Everybody needs somebody sometimes. I have a friend whose parents divorced when she was two years old. Her father was not a part of her life growing up; she hasn't actually seen him since she was twelve&...
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Springs Letters: March 2009
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Monday, March 23, 2009. I Went All the Way to the 2. This morning, my youngest son Benjamin was on his way out the door to catch the school bus when he turned to me and said, "Dad, I went all the way to the 2." I had no idea what he was talking about. "Dad I read Mark all the way to the number 2." The Chapter 2 heading! So there it is folks, if my 10-year old can do it, we all can! Brad and I are commenting daily on each chapter on the Intake blog. Read Mark online: TNIV. Listen to Mark read: TNIV. Intak...
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Springs Letters: November 2008
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Thursday, November 20, 2008. A Partner in the Community. It's been our dream from the beginning. To be a church that is perceived- and actually is- a partner in and with our community. I've learned the hard way that people outside the church often shake their heads at the church's insistence. On 'doing its own thing.' We prefer to partner with other people and organizations in our community if possible, and not just because we're small. If we're huge one day, we still won't want to fly solo. Which we rea...
