Category Archives: Inspire

Jesus and the Forward Roll

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Frank Richard Coats

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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Progress, not Perfection

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Frank Richard Coats

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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Thoughts on Fasting and Prayer

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Frank Richard Coats

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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Two realizations

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Frank Richard Coats

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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Humility

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

It takes humility to follow Jesus.  It takes humility to be obedient to the One who tells us to bless those who abuse us, to pray for those who have wronged us, to ask forgiveness when we’ve wronged them.   … Continue reading →

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Already and Not Yet

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

Psalm 146 Romans 6: 1-14 (Occasionally I put sermons in this spot. This was preached at Cooks Point Methodist Church in Caldwell, TX, on May 7, 2023, part of a sermon series on Romans.) FOCUS:  The Kingdom of God has … Continue reading →

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