Not Playing Possum in Church Varmint Analogy by Pastor Tommy Meekins
The article recounts church member Tommy Meekins reflecting on stop playing possum in church while sharing a possum encounter in a horse feed barrel. He links the tale to worship and his life changing faith, praising Jesus and vowing not to pretend again. Meekins leads Church on the Rock, stressing salvation and Spirit filled transformation.
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It's Fine Today by Douglas Malloch and daily life
Harvey Schultz of Lakewood Church of Christ Baytown reflects on living one day at a time citing Malloch's poem It's fine today and biblical verses. He argues daily renewal through faith and effort, embracing adventure over worry and seeking spiritual and physical sustenance today.
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Harvey Schultz
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Stand on the Rock and Jump Into Living Water
A Baytown pastor recalls rafting on Colorado’s Arkansas River with his son Tyler. After a rock jump sparked courage, others in the boat copied the move, illustrating faith in action as Christians stand on Christ the Rock and dive into the Holy Spirit’s Living Water.
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Baytown
Tyler
Arkansas River
Brown’s Canyon
Christ
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Vacation Bible School a Summer Rite in America
Tim Edwards, pastor of First Baptist Church in Highlands, discusses Vacation Bible School as a long standing summer tradition. He notes VBS remains central to Christian education despite changing teaching methods and societal shifts, with thousands enrolled across local churches in 2005. The pledge references God and Bible as guidance for faithful living.
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United States Supreme Court
Bible School
Tim Edwards
First Baptist Church
Highlands
CBF Drops Jesus Christ from Constitution in Texas
Grapevine Texas reporters note the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship an alliance of about 1800 congregations removed Jesus Christ from its constitution at an annual gathering The change replaces a mission centered on spreading the Gospel with a general aim to serve Christians and churches A vote of 2300 opposed bids defeated efforts to refer the change to a committee The move drew criticism from Southern Baptist Convention leaders and mixed responses from ministers involved
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Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Southern Baptist Convention
Russell Moore
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Bob Setzer
Macon
Jesus
IRS probes Benny Hinn Ministries in Dallas inquiry
The IRS is investigating Benny Hinn Ministries, with a ministry spokesman saying the inquiry is routine and not an audit. The ministry cooperates, while critics question whether the organization fits IRS church criteria, noting reported earnings and a disputed salary document.
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Internal Revenue Service
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IRS
Dallas Morning News
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Hinn
Wall Watchers
North Carolina
Ministry Watch
Associated Press
ExxonMobil seeks renewal of air permit for Baytown facility
ExxonMobil Corporation applying to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for renewal of Air Quality Permit 4600 to continue operating the Flare Loop System Cooling Tower and Loading Racks at 5000 Bayway Drive Baytown Harris County Texas. Public notice provides additional information about the application.
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