... and Your Mom

… and Your Mom

The kids were doing a lot of “trash talk” in class today. Between all the “trash” I managed to get a few words in about the Old Agreement and the New Agreement.
So, here’s a little… DEATH…”trash talk” from the Old Agreement between God and man.

Yur no good and yur gonna die… and yur Mom (Rom 6:23)
If you don’t do [...]

Did Anyone Say Thank You?

Did Anyone Say Thank You?

I think she said thank you at least 7 times.
I was returning kids from church on Sunday and went to one apartment where I think about 14 children live.  At least that’s how many were there the first time I visited—all of them about waist high. The grandmother looked weary and tired—not surprising with that many little ones running around.
I [...]

Living or Staying

Living or Staying

Do you have a home where you live or do you stay somewhere?
Living and staying are not the same.
Staying is being moved across the country to stay with your grandfather and his girlfriend because your father murdered your grandmother and your mom doesn’t want you.
Staying is being moved again in 8 months because the 50 year [...]

My Redeemer Lives

My Redeemer Lives

And, so does yours. He is alive and wants everyone to know Him…even the weary, worn and the weak.
Hot Dogs, Puppet Show and Egg Hunt
On Saturday, we went to a park in a poor neighborhood and shared the Good News that Jesus is alive. Many children and adults were there. We served 240 hot dogs. [...]

Right Here

Right Here

On Sunday, a 9th grade boy brought up the word saved. He said he wasn’t saved.  He has been coming to the class almost every Sunday since we started giving him a ride several months ago. Before coming with us, he had only been to church a few times. He didn’t know much about the Bible or about [...]

So, What did You do for Spring Break?

So, What did You do for Spring Break?

I was expecting the usual…nothing, played, went to my friends, etc.
I was a little surprised, but not shocked, at one boys answer.
“I got down on the ground.”
I asked “What do you mean you got down on the ground?” He said “the police.” I said “What do you mean the police?” He then explained how the police came [...]

It's Not Possible!

It’s Not Possible!

At least that’s what one 7th grader thought. He had never heard of Jesus feeding the 5000 in John 6:1-13.
At first the boy was puzzled, then he was curious as he learned more about the story.
2 Fish, 5 Loaves, 5000 People
Here are the questions he asked me.

How did he do that?
He didn’t really feed that many people did he?
How [...]

Easter Cookout and Egg Hunt

Easter Cookout and Egg Hunt

We have a great opportunity to reach out to children and parents who need Jesus. On the Saturday before Easter, we will go to a park in another poor Lubbock neighborhood to feed, love, and share the good news of Jesus.
We need Your Help!
There are lots of children in this neighborhood so we will pass [...]

Just yell "It's The Church"

Just yell “It’s The Church”

Thank you for praying as six of us went out on Saturday afternoon to visit one of the poorest neighborhoods in Lubbock.
First, let me make it clear. Visiting did not mean we drove through the neighborhood and saw how things looked from the window at 30 mph.  Visiting meant parking the van, walking up to doors and knocking.
“Who is it?”
Imagine standing in front of a door [...]

The Worst Apartment Complex in Lubbock

The Worst Apartment Complex in Lubbock

We have been working with children and families at the apartments down the street from our house for about 2 years. There are over 40 children and their families we have regular contact with. About 20 children from K through 9th grade come each Sunday morning. We have also been able to minister to many families because of your [...]