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Initial Thoughts Howdy! Apologetics comes from the Greek word “ἀπολογία” which means to speak in defense. It is an ancient discipline dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries when early Christians were writing persuasively in defense of the faith. It is a practice that has endured through the centuries into the modern era. Today,…
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November is always “Missions Month” at FBCA. From Mission Arlington to the Global Centers, our church is sharing the Good News all around the world every month of the year. But, during the month of November, we are specifically reminded of the great work that is going on and how we all can be a…
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In July of 2016 I took my first trip to the Colorado Rocky Mountains. I remember the first time I saw them in person. It felt like a dream. Seeing something so big and beautiful really put life into perspective for me. Some people are beach people, but I learned that day that I was…
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I love to visit a very familiar place, especially during an unfamiliar season. This week our staff went to Riverbend for a retreat. Riverbend is an extremely familiar place for me personally. However, November is not my usual time to visit Riverbend. The summer months are when we are accustomed to being at Riverbend. It…
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It can be quite a challenge to connect with your teenager. The teenage years come with a lot of tensions, a lot of already-but-not-quite-yets. Teens grow in independence and autonomy, making their own decisions and forming their own opinions… but they also need you to do basic things like sign them up for Drivers Ed…
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How do you help your child develop an attitude of gratitude? In our world today, I feel like that is getting harder and harder to do. A recent post on the Parent Cue Instagram states that “Gratitude isn’t an inherent emotion. Gratitude is learned.” They offered four ways to model gratitude to our children: 1.…
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I grew up in a broken household. Not only did my parents’ divorce happen when I was only 5, but they made it very evident to my sister and I that they couldn’t stand each other. Growing up like this had its own issues. My parents fought for custody over my sister and I for…
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I lived in a two stop light town in Tennessee. Actually, I lived 15 miles outside of the two stop light town on a farm of 165 acres we had inherited from my great aunt, Aunt Mae. Aunt Mae was widowed early, raised her children on her own, but became a savvy business woman. While…
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What does BBQ have to do with Jesus? Howdy! If you know me, you know that I love BBQ. I am a FIRM believer that Texas easily has the best Q in the world. The pinnacle of BBQ (brisket, ribs, and sausage) is called the “Texas Trinity” for a reason! My love for this Texas…
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