It’s taken a day to mourn and get our minds around the terrible tragedy that took place in Sutherland Springs, TX at the First Baptist Church. The various media pundits and politicians immediately are jumping in to spin their agendas, when the most important story is that evil attacked people that had come together in prayer and worship. Morality and prayer are under attack...
There have been numerous worldwide tragedies in 2017. As we enter the biggest giving time of the year its important that we make the gifts that God has provided us count in service for others. Over the next few months, we will see plenty stories, pictures, and videos that bring attention to various needs. There is no question that needs are many and you...
The wealth of emotions flowing through most Americans this morning are of deep sadness for the victims of an overnight shooting during a concert in Las Vegas. The grief is overwhelming and it’s at times like these that we see our faith and trust in our fellow man be tested. Through tragedy, however, we do see the unselfish service of First Responders, Off Duty...
The headline today is about people wanting to use their First Amendment Right to free speech and make a statement. Men and Women have fought for over 241 years to protect this “Right”, but that in no way means anyone has to like what you have to say and what forum is appropriate for expression? There seems to be a misnomer that the louder...
It’s been a crazy week, but we could not let the controversy related to cotton go without giving a little perspective from a Native and very proud Texan….. Being a sixth generation Texan has instilled many characteristics in who I am as a person. Many of these character building blocks can be construed as consistent in all American’s that have a Southern DNA. There...
We have been working up and down the Texas Gulf Coast trying to bring hope and support to those that have lost so much due to Hurricane Harvey. It’s been hard work, but today was different…. One of our Partners in the effort to bring Relief, Recovery, and Rebuild to Texas has been a small diverse church in Beaumont, Texas – Harvest for Lost...
The last few weeks have brought forth a lot of heartache, stress, and tension. Though its been brutally hard on many of us, we can’t let bad news distort our mission and focus to serve those in need. There are a lot of people in need, but how those needs are addressed is very important. Many will want to do something, but its usually...
How can I help? Who do I send my support to? Those are the questions that I am getting inundated with multiple times a day. The question is understandable, and the answer is not as difficult as it might seem. The answer is…..What is your passion? Determine what it is you want to help happen, and then do a little investigation into those...
It’s been interesting to work side by side with people of many faiths, cultures, and political affiliations. Most of these people are in it for the right reasons, they want to help their fellow man. It really highlights the number one most important quality that anyone who wants to make a difference must have…..the ability to make the effort. None of us working in...
Thank you for your kind notes, comments, and prayer support. The last week has been challenging to say the least. We have experienced many areas of despair over the years in locations all over the world. It’s never easy, and there are times when you want to just drop and cry….but I don’t. Why? It’s not that I’m not overwhelmed to see...