Category Archives: Potpourri

Another School Year

The first day of another school year was today.

I mean, where did the summer go, right?

I have an overwhelming sense that I spent way too much time working and thinking about work this summer. And not enough time in the shade of the porch with a cold drink.

Be that as it may…

H, you have Mrs. Dollahite and Mrs. Abbott for third grade.

K, you have Mrs. Huerta for Kindergarten.

I remember starting to cry while dropping H off for her first day of Kindergarten. And I began tearing up a little today too, K.

Two things helped keep my emotions at bay.

First, Mrs. Huerta insisted on a quick drop-off (as many children do not have all the experience we do). For a few, it was really their first day of school.

Second, I had H on my arm, expecting waterworks, and looking at my eyes asking over and over: “Dad are you ok? Dad are you ok?” 🤣

K, you are still at Learning Tree, but OMGoodness you were ready for the festivities of the day this morning.

The pictures we took before school have you with the happiest grin in the world.

Looking forward to what this year brings for each of you.

I love you.

-Dad

Fight, Sermon Notes

Title: Fight
Speaker: Brandon Hayes
Location: Lubbock, TX
Date: 7 August 2022
Verse: Proverbs 5-7

Why Fight

  • Sexual sin is a trap
  • Sexual sin is a sure way to wreck your life.

How to fight

  • Listen to your parents
  • Quit asking, “How far is too far.”
  • Put up guardrails
  • Cling to God’s word
  • Invest in your spouse
  • Utilize the Overcome Porn app
  • Embrace the grace and power of God

Being A Faithful Friend, Sermon Notes

Title: Being A Faithful Friend
Speaker: David Wilson
Location: Lubbock, TX
Date: 24 July 2022
Verse: Proverbs 12:26; 22:24-25; 27:6,9,17; 17:17; 18:24; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

I. The Wrong Friends (Proverbs 12:26, 22:24-25)

II. The Right Friends
A. A contributing associate (Proverbs 27:6;9;17) (Ecclesiastes 4:9)

  • Stands behind you
  • Stands beside you
  • Stands before you

B. A caring and compassionate attendant (Proverbs 17:17; Ecclesiastes 4:10)

C. A consistent ally (Proverbs 18:24; Ecclesiastes 4:12)

  • Good for you
  • Respectful
  • Encouraging
  • Accountable
  • Trustworthy

III. The redeeming friend (John 15:13-16)
A. Knows you better than anyone else
B. Done more for you than anyone else
C. Always there when you need him