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I’m sure some of you have opinions about the search for the historical Jesus. The morning after ABC aired a documentary about this topic several years ago, I remember DJs on the local Christian radio station in our area being very critical. I was, too; most of the network’s research relied on the Jesus Seminar. I’m not entirely comfortable with their work. More recently, a lecture touched on this issue and, in passing, mentioned The Infancy Gospel of...

It's Friday Fun and Stuff. This what you've been waiting for all week. Well done good and faithful reader. Let's get right to it. +view the rest here Have you read about the rare act of sportsmanship in Illinois last February?  A great story of community and and friendship.&nb...

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I have fallen to peer pressure.  Well, there hasn't been any pressure, but everyone's talking about Sesame Street's anniversary and posting their favorite moments from the show.  I'll do the same.  As I think about the lessons I've learned about my colors, math and reading, I wonder what we as the church might be able to learn from the Street: community, teaching, learning, sharing, all those people they welcomed over the years, etc. There...

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We're getting close to another end of a semester. I'm sure all you who have students in school, or have led them through already can get a chuckle out of this scenario: Dear Dad, $chool i$ really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very hard. With all my $tuff, I $imply can't think of anything I need, $o if you would like, you can ju$t $end me a card, a$ I would love to hear from you. Love, Your $on. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear...

a site I came across that helps us in Surviving the World.  That'll come in handy.  Stay blessed...john ...

Bishop Bledsoe's blog is up and running; I had been waiting for a while for it to launch.  It had been advertised on the North Texas Conference website for a while.  We'll see what kind of blogging schedule he'll maintain.  I appreciate his efforts to begin this project.  Visit his blog and check back often: The Bishop's Blog Stay blessed...j...

I've told you before Oak Haven is full of smokers and drinkers.  Well, it's almost time for the smokers to get smoking.  If you are going to be in the Irving area the week before Thanksgiving please make plans to join us.  You won't be sorry.  You could be like many of the people who show up.  A lot of people come from out of town to see old friends and get their fill of ham and beans.  It would be worth your trip!  We'd...

Your Friday Laughs and Stuff... Are you looking for some new threads? Sorry, I only found these t-shirts. Actually, there are a lot more.  These were a few of my favorites.  Read along and find the truth each one has.  Funny!  You can see the entire list here.   Stay blessed...john...

i just found this out!  CMR Mourns the Passing of Juan James aka Enock Oh, my loving members who care nothing for rap music.   The Cross Movement wasn't the first Christian rap group.  But, in my opinion, they were the first quality Christian rap group. This is still my favorite song from them: Hold It Down stay blessed...j...

You've always wanted to know who they.  Well, you're gonna still be in the dark on that one.  But now you can catch a glimpse of what they do on their days off: What Storm Troopers Do on Their Day Off A day off sounds good.  Stay blessed...j...