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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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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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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
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 