Prayers of Blessing - Part 1

Hebrews 13
²⁰May the God of peace ... ²¹equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

I enjoy reading the prayers from the New Testament letters. The writers of these letters give instruction, but in addition they pray for their readers. I am so glad they wrote out and included their prayers in the letters.
These prayers give me comfort as well as instruction.

God has and will equip me with EVERYTHING - not just some - but every single thing needed to do his will. PLUS it's him at work in me to make me and all I do pleasing to him.
"Heavenly Father, thank you for this far reaching promise. Help me understand more each day that you have provided and will provide all that is needed for me to live as you want me to live."

Some Random Thoughts

Didn't seem to get much done today! It felt good to rest.
I'm so thankful for the people who came to New Connections at Stonebridge on Sunday. Telling the story of how God started SB and how He has worked thru our church is one of my favorite things to do!
One thing I did today was design a logo for a friend's business. It was just what they wanted... I love getting to design and be creative. Let me know if you need such work done-may start a side venture:)

Basketball Video "Dude Perfect" makes it on Good Morning America

Well, we got a call from Coby and Cory early this morning with the news that they had been contacted by Good Morning America asking to show the basketball trick shot video (scroll down to April 9th to view video) on the GMA show!!! So this morning the show hosts talked all about it. >>GMA video below

A Happy Easter Indeed

Even with thundershowers tempting people to stay inside, we had a crowded celebration today at Stonebridge.  Great music, a great message and lots of people ... I am so thankful for all who served to make the services so great.  It takes hundreds of volunteers to park cars, welcome, serve coffee, play music or sing, work the audio and video and take care of children.

We had a great time together with Coby and Cory home from A&M.  We went to a movie, worked out at the YMCA and watched lots of the Master's coverage.  

StoneBridge Church - 3 Years on New Campus

It was April 9, 2006 that we marched from The Woodlands High School to our new SB 50 acre campus about 3 miles away. We called it our "Exodus Walk" and hundreds of people participated by walking, biking and running the distance.

Today marks our three year birthday on the campus. If you have not seen our building, here are a couple of pics.















I am so grateful to God and to the many people who so generously gave to help make this place of ministry a reality!!

I know Cory and Coby are suppose to be studying in college. But this video they made with their roomates is still amazing.

This Week Before Easter

I have been thinking about how the close followers of Jesus Christ must have felt when he began to talk about heading back to Jerusalem and dying. They were very confused and discouraged by this type of talk.
Clearly Jesus knew what God had planned and the importance of his death and subsequent resurrection. He would prove himself different than any other teacher and religious leader... to be the only man that conquered death!!
I listened to Andy Stanley's message on the final hours... very powerful. Take about 35 minutes to listen.

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A Memorable Visit in March - Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church

While we were on the road at spring break, we made a very memorable stop. Over our 25 years of marriage, coming up this May 19th, Diann and I had never returned to the church in Birmingham where we were married. As a surprise, I drove our family over to the little church.
After the tears and initial surprise from Diann, we all walked around and took pictures. This beautiful, little white church was such a perfect place for our wedding. About half-way between Diann's home of Odessa, Texas and my home of Angier, NC, our family and friends met in Birmingham on May 19, 1984.
We told our kids some of our memories about our wedding and together stood at that church and prayed with our three children. What an amazing moment. Never in a million years could I have dreamed of such blessings as God has given me in my precious wife and three awesome kids. I pray for Coby, Cory and Catherine to experience the same joy some day.