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Spiritual Warfare, Continued
sunset from a recent walk… The following is a continuation of an earlier blog post, adapted from a sermon preached recently at Cooks Point Methodist Church in Caldwell, TX. There is a need to be aware of spiritual warfare because … Continue reading
Spiritual Warfare
Bird sighting on a recent walk. This post is an excerpt from a recent sermon preached at Cooks Point Methodist Church. I’ve been thinking and praying a lot about spiritual warfare lately, and especially since the murder of Charlie Kirk. … Continue reading
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Forgiveness
I’m sharing five points about forgiveness that I’ve learned in the last couple of years. Part of this is from the late Timothy Keller’s book called Forgiveness, and I’ve used it in our area Kairos Prison Ministry. Too many of … Continue reading
Calling your Name
Photo by Kendra McDermott taken before the sunrise service at Cooks Point Methodist in Caldwell, TX on Easter morning. Calling Your Name (An excerpt from the Easter sermon) John 20: 1-18 FOCUS: Mary recognized Jesus the Christ when she heard … Continue reading
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Light — or, Lead Me to the Rock…
This is roughly the text of the Christmas Eve 2025 sermon, given at Cooks Point Methodist Church in Caldwell, Texas. photo from Pixels Isaiah 60: 1-5 John 1: 1-14 FOCUS: Jesus is the Light of the World; and in that … Continue reading
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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The Unforced Rhythms of Grace -- Frank Coats 