Welcome to my world. I have started blogging on the advice of my older "little" brother. I guess I'm supposed to write my thoughts down in this world of "blogosphere" and I am now involved in blogomania not to be confused with "Blago" from Illinios.
I'm very proud of that older "little" brother of mine. He's just returned from a year long tour in the middle east and he served his country well. So, today, or tonight, I venture off into the world of blogging. My old man is a preacher, and I followed in his footsteps. We have just moved to a new community in South Texas and my first Sunday is this week. I am excited about the prospects of this community.
Why "Back Porch Thoughts"? Well, that is were I like to go to think and escape. Some other places I like to go are my office, and bed. But neither of those places made a fun name. I think of sermon ideas, and concepts for my doctoral project. In high stress moments, it is a place of refuge and a place of restoration. One of my favorite verses in scripture is Acts 3:19 whichs tells us that if we will merely repent and return to Jesus, then times of "refreshing and renewal" will come. Many times I watch my children play in the back yard off the back porch and I realize once again that I am a blessed man. Not "lukcy" but blessed!
So, here is the great adventure. I hope you will join me as I write about world events, life events, and church events as they relate to a Biblical world view. I pray God will bless you in 2009.
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I expect to get what I'm missing out on Sunday's in your blog...don't let me down! Missing ya'll!
ReplyDeleteWe are excited about not only hearing from you on Sunday mornings (when we are not doing Children's church) but also here with your back porch thoughts. I wanted to let you know that we are committed to praying for you and your family. We are blessed to have you join us and know that where many lives are coming to Christ the spiritual warfare gets intense. I am sure you already know that and have experienced it in your ministry thus far. Welcome aboard and let us know if there is anything we can do for you. --Zane and family
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