Legacy of faith love and wisdom from Meekins family
Tommy Meekins, pastor of Church on the Rock, reflects on an 11 year caregiving span for his parents John and Velma Meekins. He honors their faith, emphasizes passing on faith, love, and wisdom to future generations, and prays for heaven for his late mother and father.
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Velma Meekins
Momma
Mom
Dad
Barbara
Jesus
Tommy Meekins
Stand on the Rock Christ The Savior Sermon Note
A pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church urges listening to God’s Word to stand in faith amid trials. He contrasts believers who follow Scripture with deluded sinners who misuse grace. Citing Deuteronomy and Matthew, he warns judgment and champions repentance through Christ.
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Jesus Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Christ
Reflecting on self through others gaze at Second Baytown
The piece reflects on self image and spiritual growth citing 1 Corinthians 13 12 and a personal story from Baytowns Second Baptist Church associate pastor Mark Stafford It urges ongoing learning love and care until meeting God face to face and suggests asking others to draw how they see you to gain insight
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Alexis
Earth
Heaven
Paul
God
Mark Stafford
Second Baptist Church
Baytown
Summer renewal through Sabbath worship in Texas church
Tim Edwards, pastor of First Baptist Church in Highlands, urges true renewal of the soul this summer via weekly Sabbath rest and worship. He says vacations and travel are diversions and the deepest renewal comes from worship with believers, maintaining weekly spiritual fellowship all year, including summer.
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Texas
God
Jesus
Tim Edwards
First Baptist Church
Highlands
Little Biddy Bits: A Rumor, a Coke, and a Quiet Night
A high school junior recalls an evening when cousin Bruce and the narrator stopped for soft drinks at Mr Aycock s station after dark. Rumors spread across the town claiming they were drunk. The entry ends with a biblical quote and a note about Rev. Danny R Biddy of Old River Baptist.
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Bruce
James
Reaping What You Sow Reflects Life Lessons
Harvey Schulz of Lakewood Church of Christ in Baytown teaches that Galatians 6 7 9 warns God cannot be mocked a man reaps what he sows. The message applies to family marriage children health and spiritual life urging daily acts of kindness and responsibility to shape future outcomes.
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Harvey Schul
Lakewood Church of Christ In
Baytown
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