It's TOO Quiet

Everyone is at camp. Well, not everyone. I'm not. I'm here "holding down the fort". It's really quiet. I'm used to a lot of noise and activity. Kids are loud - especially mine. There's always laughter and joking and , well, noise. It's good to get away from it all and have some peace and quiet - sometimes. Right now, I can't wait for everyone to get back home.

An observation was made (in a book I read several years ago) that churches with a lot of youth and therefore noise, were growing churches - quiet churches are dying churches. I don't think that is always true, but, I get the idea.

Hurry home guys and let's make some noise. IT'S TOO QUIET HERE!!

B3

I Love Kids

As you may know, we have a school here at the church. I'm very proud of the accomplishments of our students. They win music awards, math and science awards, huge scholarships and many of them are on "The Mayor's Top 100 Teens".

Here, at the end of the year, though, things get crazy, a little loud and hurried. You wonder if anyone is listening to you. There is a temptation to get frustrated. BUT, I was just reminded of Winston Churchill's simple graduation speech - "Never Quit"!

Kids DO listen AND watch AND learn. A person is Never too old to learn. A former student recently reminded me of this.

Parents, teachers, ADULTS, NEVER QUIT!!

B3

Jill Just Walked

Yippee!! Let's go eat a steak!
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Beth Just Walked

Way to go "Pootie"!!
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Justin Just Walked

Yippee!!
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This is a Very Happy Day!!

I'm sitting in the Don Haskins Center getting ready to watch Jill, Beth and Justin get their diplomas. The whole family is here having a blast. My mom's crying. We are all very proud.

We are going to celebrate tonight like all good Texans --a Big Fat Hunk of Steak.

:) B3
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His Joy is Our Strength

Hello boys and girls,

What a great day!!

This week I had some time to sit back and do a lot of reflecting. I had some shoulder surgery and haven't been able to get out. I even missed our Easter Egg Hunt and After Party Friday. First one I missed.

While I was down God spoke to me about the importance of "joy". So what did I do with it. What I normally do -- wrote a song. I'll let you in on round 2 of revisions:

This is a day to celebrate
This is a day to remember God is good!!
Ev'ryone who loves Him
Ev'ryone who's glad
Lift up your voice and remember God is good.

I may be poor
I may be weak but the Lord is thinking of me
so I won't forget. {Psalms 40:16-17 TLB)

The Joy of the Lord is our strength
His glory revealed in this place (Isaiah 41:16 TLB)
Thank God I am free by His grace
His joy is my strength.

So count it as joy when you face
The troubles of life come your way
Thank God for His pow'r ev'ryday
His Joy is my strength.

Now I'm aware of the effects of vicodin on you system (ha ha) but there's a ton of truth in the lyrics. Be joyful. It's more than a plastic smile; it's power from God!!

Have a fantastic Easter.

B3