Tag Archives: forgiveness

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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Two Stories from Kairos

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Frank Richard Coats

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 →

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37 Years, Clean and Sober: Thoughts on Forgiveness and Recovery

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Frank Richard Coats

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 →

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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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Stories of Hope

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Frank Richard Coats

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 →

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Forgiveness

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Frank Richard Coats

The following is a sermon preached January 28, 2024 at Cooks Point Methodist, based on Matthew 18: 21-35.  FOCUS:  We must forgive as we have been forgiven — and this is not a suggestion.  FORGIVENESS NOT AN OPTION In the preparation … 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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Standing on the Promises…

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

From the Karnak temple near Luxor, Egypt… We try to work with the gods of our understanding…until we find the real thing…. June 11, 2023 Preached at Cooks Point on June 11, 2023. FOCUS:  We are standing on the promises … Continue reading →

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35 Years, Clean and Sober

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

Proverbs 15:33 — The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. This is the cross-over year. I’m 68 years old, and today I have 35 years clean and sober. I’ve lived more than half … Continue reading →

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