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Jesus and the Forward Roll
I play banjo in a prison band. I don’t know if I’ll ever apply for a job again, but if I do, that happy fact will lead my resume. I’m part of a team that brings the Kairos ministry … Continue reading
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Bless the Server
Giving to others; serving the Lord Members and friends of our church met at the Cracker Barrel this morning for what is becoming for many of us our favorite Christmas tradition: Bless A Server. Karen, one of our members, saw … Continue reading
Progress, not Perfection
At the beginning of every meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous I’ve attended someone is asked to read the 12 Steps. We move from the first step — admitting we are powerless and our lives have become unmanageable — through a process … Continue reading
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Two Stories from Kairos
Kairos is a prison ministry designed to bring men and women to an encounter with Jesus Christ. After many setbacks our team went into the Wallace Pack Unit in Navasota, Texas at the end of April. We meet in … Continue reading
37 Years, Clean and Sober: Thoughts on Forgiveness and Recovery
I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. For I said, “Steadfast love will be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your … Continue reading
The Transformative Ministry of Jesus for the Broken
From time to time I’ll post a recent sermon, if for nothing else to make use of this site. This was preached at Cooks Point Methodist Church in Caldwell on February 9, 2025. FOCUS: Jesus came to minister to the … Continue reading
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Thoughts on Fasting and Prayer
What is your experience of fasting and prayer? I often look for big, fast results, but my experience with God is in slow, steady, and often unexpected direction. I took part in the Advent study group on Fasting this past … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, faith, fasting, Inspire Movement, jesus, prayer
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Informed or Transformed?
Here’s the questions I’ve been coming up with lately: when I read Scripture, do I want to learn more about Jesus or do I want to become more like Jesus? Do I want to be informed about what the Bible … Continue reading
Two realizations
Realization one…. My Friend Pete My friend Pete could be a real pain. He was tall and could be intimidating. Pete was a Marine, serving our country and was still ready to defend our country with his life, if necessary. … Continue reading
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Tagged fasting, forgiveness, Holy Spirit, integrity, prayer
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Stories of Hope
Signs of Resurrection and Hope Recently I took part in the Kairos Training held at the Wallace Pack Unit in Navasota, Texas. Kairos is a time to have an encounter or maybe an awakening or breakthrough with Jesus in prison. … Continue reading
The Unforced Rhythms of Grace -- Frank Coats 