Claude Kayler is the founding pastor of Good Shepherd, having served it from its inception in 1991 to 1999. He is also one of my BFF Preacher Friends. Because he built Good Shepherd on THE Good Shepherd rather than upon himself, he was a good act to follow. Many...
Last week, while I was away in Austin, Kristi Phillips began her new position as the Director of Missions at Good Shepherd. Don't worry. They didn't have to sneak that one by me. I knew it was coming and am delighted about it. Since 2007, Ron Dozier has been our...
The other day as I was driving around town "Jet Airliner" came on the radio. So of course I said to myself: "it's about time for a Top Five Tuesday involving the Steve Miller Band. Steve Miller spent some of his youth in Dallas, and even attended St. Mark's School,...
Yesterday's message ... Concluded a series on marriage by talking about parenting;Did NOT depend on Deuteronomy 6:4-8 to do so!! (Inside joke for preachers and/or long time church go-ers there);Shared the resource of www.thebibleproject.com;Landed at this bottom line:...
My 103 year old mother, at her Assisted Living Facility in Buda, Texas. And here's the proof:
While on this quick trip to the Texas Hill Country visiting my mother and her new assisted living facility, I decided to decorate her room in the best way I knew how. With a box set of these five books from Abingdon Press. It's like I told her: "Mom, it's just like a...
How's that for a title? Now: memorizing bible verses can be a mixed blessing. We don't want to take verses out of their context. It's important to read the bible, not just its verses. However, in times of crisis and confusion -- or simply for personal growth -- there...
No sermon rewind today. No sermon yesterday. Instead, Julie and I were interviewed by Devin Tharp on how we have managed and enjoyed a 35 year marriage. At the conclusion we distributed hundreds of Take Out cartons. Instead there was NO sweet & sour chicken....
A first of its kind this Sunday. OK, two firsts of its/their kind this Sunday. For the message, my wife Julie and I will be interviewed by Devin Tharp on the highs and lows, ins and outs, and ups and downs of a 35 year marriage. We'll talk about how as single people...
One of our great goals for a living relationship with Jesus Christ is that faith will "start at home." Regardless of family configuration, we believe that faith begins in the home and not at the church. And it's a beautiful things to see when it comes to pass. Here's...