Tell Someone You Love Them – NOW!

Tell someone today that you love them . . . that’s my blog. 


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Tough Times Suck

Death is tough.  Sickness is tough.  Lack of work is tough.  Broken relationships are tough.  Financial ruin is tough.  Lots of people are going through tough times right now.  I tried to figure out a good phrase to describe it . . .


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Are we a “Flash In The Pan?”

Here’s a question:

How come some churches do really well and others…


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This Is Going To Be Painful

Dear Friends,

Today is the day we call Good Friday.  It is the day Christians traditionally remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us at Calvary.  Do you know what Jesus had to do in order to accomplish His purpose? 


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Are you stealing God’s glory?

Did you know that there is a way for you to steal glory from God?  Did you know that you can rob Him of honor, praise, and thanks that should be given to Him?  It’s really not that difficult to understand.  When God does good things and we fail to give Him the glory due to Him, we in effect, are robbing Him.


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The devil Hates You

Get mad at the devil.  It’s time to understand that we’re in a war here.  He hates you.  He hates your kids.  He hates God.  He hates everything you stand for.  He always has and always will. He is relentless.  He will kick you when you’re down.  He doesn’t fight fair.  There is no truce time – no peace time – no down time. 


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Is My Church Strong And Healthy?

Hey Westside!

Wow !!  Is it really possible to be part of a strong, healthy, local church?  I believe that it not only “is” possible but that it is imperative for each one of us as believers in Christ.


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Intimacy

We get very nervous when our teens start to speak about “becoming intimate” with their sweetheart.  Those of you who are parents can certainly relate to the potentially devastating news that our children might be sexually intimate.  Becoming sexually intimate before marriage is wrong and we all know it. 


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I’m Right and You’re Wrong!

Steve’s Blog:

I hate chocolate!  I love rap music!  I’m a Republican!  I’m a Democrat!  I’m right and you’re wrong!  Have you ever expressed your opinion and then regretted it?  I have.  I have said things I felt strongly about and let everyone within earshot know my opinion about it.  What was the result?  Not too much . . . at the moment . . . because some people agreed with me . . . but others didn’t agree.


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Do I Hate My Sin?

Hey Westside Family and Friends,

It may come as a surprise to you, but I am a sinner.  Yes, it’s true . . .


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