Good Neighboring Equals Good Ministry

At the top my personal week’s “gratitude list” was welcoming the staff of Valley Ranch Baptist Church to our Lewisville neighborhood. They were participating in their periodic day of community service. This is a special group of people and...

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Bridges or Walls – A Week on Our Country’s Political Crazy Train

It was the British political giant Sir Winston Churchill who once famously said, “We shape our buildings; thereafter, our buildings shape us.” This past week on the wild ride of our country’s political rollercoaster, a church leader and political leader...

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Larry Casselberry Recipient of Good Neighbor Award

LEWISVILLE, TEXAS – Real Estate Advisor, Larry J. Casselberry II of Keller Williams-Dallas Metro North, has been presented the Good Neighbor Award for February 2016 in recognition of his outstanding volunteer work and involvement in the community. The award...

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Missions Way Over There/Here? — Save Your Time and Money

According to Google the country of Burma (now Myanmar) where the persecuted Chin people live is 8,560 miles away from Dallas, Texas. Hop an airline fight this morning and a roundtrip ticket would cost you about $1,309. It would...

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I Can’t Wait to See That Movie!

You know a movie trailer’s done its job when the person next to you leans over and says, “I can’t wait to see that movie!” Michael Frost in his book The Road to Missional writes, “…movie trailers are tasters, short...

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Blessed by Great Women Leaders

I didn’t give much forethought or necessarily plan my day this way. It just kind of happened. One of those serendipitous moments where upon reflection you realize that God is always working, always revealing, always teaching. And if only...

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What Is It That Keeps You Up At Night?

Surely I am not alone when it comes to a sleepless night. Tonight is one of those nights (or should I say now the wee hours of the morning). May I ask, “What is it the keeps you up...

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Merry Christmas from Jim & Sharon Mustain

Merry Christmas 2015 Jim & Sharon Mustain ~ Chad & Heather and Jimmie Mustain ~ Caleb & Joy and Titus & Hannah Brown ~ Jesse & Katelyn Bianconi  Our memories of Christmas 2015 are framed through the eyes of a chid. Or more accurately,...

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Advent Conspiracy – Love All – Week 4

As I sit here to write to you the news headlines read as follow: "FBI investigating San Bernardino shootings an act of Terrorism” (The Washington Post), "Unrest in Chicago after police officer charged with murder in shooting of black...

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Advent Conspiracy – Give More – Week 3

What do you give a 13-year old teenager who seemingly has everything? How about a generous heart? At least that was the plan hatched by one north Dallas mom for her soon to be 13-year old teenaged daughter. Meet Kristy...

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