Archive for December, 2010

Dr. Criswell, who was pastor here for 50 years, was a hero to me.  I got to stop by occasionally and visit with him in his office. His close friend, Jack Pogue, and I still stay in touch.  Jack got Dr. Criswell to sign a picture for me right before he went to heaven. The [...]

THE PURPOSE DRIVEN DECLARATION Today I am stepping across the line. I’m tired of waffling and I’m finished with wavering, I’ve made my choice, the verdict is in, and my decision is irrevocable. I’m going God’s way. There’s no turning back now! I will live the rest of my life serving God’s purposes with God’s [...]

A Little Tomlin Tomorrow

Posted: December 18, 2010 in Worship
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According to the Barna Group, an analysis of research from the past year reveals six major religious trends in America. These “megathemes,” as Barna calls them, should encourage Christian leaders to “revisit their criteria for ‘success’ and the measures used to assess it.” According to Barna, the research also reveals that, “In a society in [...]