’Tis the Season – Happy Hallo-Thanks-Christmas!

My sense of the holidays became discombobulated this past week! Perhaps you’ve noticed it also. I mean what’s the appropriate greeting? Trick or Treat, Happy Thanksgiving or Merry Christmas? My taste buds are equally confused. Should I finish off the...

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Building Bridges with Neighbors – Some Talk About It. Others Do It!

Meet my friend Summer Cromartie. She along with husband Matt and kiddos Jack & Jesse are the real deal! They are living out the life of Jesus in their Valley Ranch neighborhood via missional rhythms and practices. Get this, they...

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Cancer Wasn’t On My Calendar – Gratefully Celebrating The Pink This October

At the age of forty-two I was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer. This year I celebrated my 14th year anniversary of being cancer free. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and I am always reminded of my...

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Got You Covered Mr. President – Men of Distinction and Boys2 Men Kick-Off

“We need a renewed emphasis on civic learning in schools. And our young people need positive role models. Bullying and prejudice in our public life sets a national tone, provides permission for cruelty and bigotry, and compromises the moral...

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When Up Is Down And Down Is Up – Merry Christmas and Goodbye Health Insurance

It’s been one of those weeks. One friend posted of an experience of when reading aloud in church Jesus Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), having a parishioner storm out citing “liberal propaganda”. In addition I also watched a national...

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Friday Faves – “Sweet” Times Volunteering with Mr. Harmon

Like clockwork on Friday’s at 7:30 a.m in through the doors walks Mr. Harmon. Always a smile on his face, a kind word, and ready to volunteer as a Grateful Dad! And what’s a bit ironic (or perhaps even poetic)...

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Why WON’T You Be My Neighbor?

“Why is it that church goers here in Texas are always inviting us to go to their church stuff, but they never want to hang out in the neighborhood and do stuff with us?” This was the question asked...

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Modeling Hard Work and Success – Meet Mentor Larry Casselberry

“Good men are not born. They are built, shaped and molded during their childhood and adolescent years by the adults in their lives.  But what if no man is there to teach him, to be his role model, his guide?” That’s...

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Why I Mentor – Meet DPS Sargent Paul Sigman

In 2002 a tragic accident almost took his life, but now DPS Sargent Paul Sigman has a life he considers much richer. And being a mentor to young boys is part of that life. “No boy ever dreams of joining...

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Some Days Generosity Just Goes A Little Further Than Others – Today Is One Of Those Days!

Every day is a good day to be generous! However some days are better than others. Today, September 14, 2017 is one of those days because it’s North Texas Giving Day 2017. Today only, your financial donations will receive...

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