Lessons in independence and faith during a child's swim lesson
A father recounts teaching his four year old daughter Rachel to swim, noting her fierce independence and fear of needing help. He recalls the moment she panicked underwater, then reflects on his own pride and how God answers when called. He urges staying in contact with God in good times and trouble. Mark Stafford, associate pastor at Second Baptist Church in Baytown, contributes.
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Mark Stafford
Second Baptist Church
Baytown
Till Death Do Us Part Faith Testimony by Tommy Meekins
A pastor recalls vows and faith as he shares a wedding tale of shipwrecked life and divine restoration. He and Barbara, his wife, find strength in prayer, song, and commitment to serve the Lord until life fades. Meekins leads Church on the Rock.
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Tommy
Tommy Meekins
Church On the Rock
The Blame Game and Taking Responsibility
Harvey Schultz of Lakewood Church of Christ Baytown discusses blame shifting across stories from biblical figures and modern life. He argues that faultfinding persists but individuals must own their actions and stop passing the buck, echoing the phrase The buck stops here.
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Harvey Schultz
Lakewood Church of Christ
Baytown
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Little Biddy Bits Carved Quality
A preacher named Rev. Danny R. Biddy of Old River Baptist since 1977 recalls a co worker who carves a Chief from wood by removing all that does not resemble an Indian. He cites a biblical verse 2 Corinthians 7 1 about cleansing and holiness. The piece ends with a church website.
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Danny R. Biddy
Old River Baptist
Oldriverbaptist. Com
Voice of the Faithful to hold national meeting on church reform
The Catholic reform group Voice of the Faithful will convene about 500 leaders from 200 affiliates for three days of workshops in Indianapolis starting Friday. The conference aims to build a lasting strategy, recruit members, sustain parishes, and support abuse victims, marking a shift from protest to organized advocacy.
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Voice of the Faithful
Boston
Associated Press
West Michigan pastor warns of crisis of neglect and youth
Raymond Van Buskirk, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran, laments national neglect amid plenty. He urges families to return to faith, prayer, and Bible reading to shield children from drugs, violence, and moral decay. He calls for love, home, and shared meals to guide youths toward Christ.
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Raymond van Buskirk
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Baytown
Spiritual shark warnings urge watchful living this summer
Tim Edwards pastor of First Baptist Highlands warns that sharks in Gulf waters mirror spiritual danger from Satan. He urges swimmers to heed lifeguard warnings and avoid temptations, urging believers to stay in the Living Water of the Holy Spirit and away from deceitful waters.
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Texas
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Matthew
God
Tim Edwards
First Baptist Church
Highlands
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