One Day at a Time Sweet Jesus Reflections of Faith and Providence
The narrator recalls childhood in Goose Creek Texas later Baytown, named Meekins, devoted to church, prayers, and weekly routines. He details returning to faith after early fame, honoring parents, training children, and seeking a life guided by Jesus one day at a time. He urges daily prayer, forgiveness, and trust in God amid life’s worries.
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Goose Creek
Texas
Baytown
John
Velma Meekins
Jesus
Lord
Sweet Jesus
Don's Daily Parable Carwash Reflections
A personal essay links carwash routines to faith, noting chosen washes and prices. The narrator describes hand and automatic services, mentions Hallmark on Garth Road and Exx on Mobile, and uses the carwash sequence as a metaphor for salvation with stages Enter, Rinse, Apply Wax, and Wind of the Spirit.
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Jesus
Head bone connected to the jawbone
A cafeteria anecdote from a college freshman year describes two servers discussing a son whose mouth causes trouble. The mother quotes a line urging him to think before speaking, followed by a biblical verse requesting guidance and correction. Danny R. Biddy, pastor since 1977, is referenced.
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Danny R. Biddy
Old River
Felix and the Gospel in Acts 24 25
The text discusses Felix the Roman governor in Caesarea and his encounter with Paul. It notes Felix’s fear as Paul argued about righteousness self control and the judgment to come and that Felix postponed decision saying he would summon Paul at a convenient time. It links this to themes of salvation by grace through faith.
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Luke
Felix
Caesarea
Drusilla
Herod Agrippa I
James
Apostle Paul
Jerusalem
Paul
Pruett
Pervett
Lobit
Church of Christ
God
Christ
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Events in Area
Faith lists two local opportunities to honor unity through prayer and service. Mission Baytown hosts the 3rd annual March for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. life and ministry gathering 1 pm at Stephen F. Austin Elementary with prayer options and a 2 pm march to Massey Tompkins Road, plus shuttles and security. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church hosts a Concert of Praise and Prayer Friday 7:30 pm at 1510 Parnell Street with rehearsals on Jan 12 and 19, a love offering for the Houston Food Bank, and ecumenical participation across denominations.
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Jesus
Mission Baytown
Martin Luther King Jr
Stephen F. Austin Elementary
Massey Tompkins Road
Garth Road
Faith Presbyterian Church
Boris S. Caldwell
Houston Food Bank
Google
Wpcuhouston
Lakewood Church
Houston
Faith in Jesus and the nature of salvation
A reflection on what faith in Jesus means beyond historical facts. It contrasts head knowledge with heart transformation, arguing salvation relies on inner change and grace rather than legalistic obedience. The piece cites John 1 17 and Galatians 3 21 24 and invites visit to Sjolander Road Fellowship.
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Jesus
Moses
Christ
Sjolanderroadfellowship.com
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Tommy Meekins
California
Kilo Torres
ExxonMobile Station
N. Main
Massey-Thompkins
Cunningham
Cedar Bayou
Baptist Church
Oldriverbaptist.com
Baytown Sun
Baytownsun.com
Memorial Drive
Jesse Flowers
Gill
Faith Presbyterian
Sjolander
Rick Grotts
Baytown Tete
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