tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770763268955436282011-09-03T05:58:24.572-05:00this site is designed for those who embrace the Christ-life, but still have questions...Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.comBlogger2141100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-9416585873524912572010-12-06T08:00:00.002-06:002010-12-06T08:00:52.248-06:00

I have recently launched a new blog that gets all of my attention right now.  If you are interested, you can jump over by clicking here.

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Just letting you all know that I'm still alive and am planning to relaunch my blog on September 1. I've got some ideas, but still want to hear from a few of you. Let me know why you come to 4three4 and how it could be more beneficial to you. Thanks for checking it out.

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-24975166797247251762009-07-22T01:06:00.000-05:002009-07-22T01:07:00.627-05:00

Extraordinary Artist - More amazing video clips are a click away

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Well, it's been almost a month since my last post. We are getting ready this week for another Thumpin' Thursday with our kids and if we see another birth at this one, I'll be worried since we are going to the bowling alley!A couple of big things have happened since I last posted. Rhonda and I celebrated our 17th Anniversary. We attended her 20-year high school reunion (more to come on that

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All of us that work with children long for those memorable moments. We plan a big trip and we want them to remember it. Yesterday was a pretty cool day for us. To help out with the summer heat, we've created "Thumpin' Thursdays" for our elementary kids. One Thursday per month, we will provide our kids with a Thumpin' Good Time. Yesterday was our first one. We took the kids out to Bayou

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Today is one of those days when it's hard to be happy. I am helping our Kidsprings director take 15 or so kids to a wildlife park today...no that's NOT what makes it hard to be happy. I have two of the best kids in the world that give me every reason to smile. I have a beautiful wife that gets my heart pumping as fast today as she did 20 years ago. I have three great jobs. All is good and I

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-69821630839973891152009-06-21T17:32:00.003-05:002009-06-21T18:03:41.709-05:00

Some of you may know my dad, but most of you probably don't. In honor of him on Father's Day, I'd like to tell you about him. As you are introduced to my dad, I hope you reflect on your dad. If you are one of the lucky adults who grew up with an incredible dad, take some time to thank God for what he passed on to you. If you weren't so lucky, and your dad sucked, I want you to know that I

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-38781374894639692662009-06-17T07:07:00.005-05:002009-06-17T07:26:00.226-05:00

What's one thing you feel you can't say in church, or around other Christians?for example, mine would be..."I didn't pray today...yesterday...or this week"What's yours? It can be funny, serious or whatever (you can also add why you feel that way, if you want).You can click here to post your question.I borrowed this post from Anne Jackson at FlowerDust.net. You can read her original post here,

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I am not one given over to mystical illusions by any stretch of the imagination, but today I think I saw God...or at least a pretty close reflection."So God created human beings in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." - Genesis 1:27 (TNIV)Today was one of our "off" weekends from corporate gatherings at the YMCA. We discussed going to a church

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Yesterday was one of the good days. At the Springs, we moved our gathering outdoors to the pavilion at the Y yesterday. It's fun to just mix things up a little. I taught from Philippians 1:9-11, everyone ate afterwards then about 50 of us went to see the Astros play the Pirates. This isn't another baseball post, I promise (even though the Rangers did win to take 2/3 from Boston at Fenway).

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I am writing in response to a phone call I received this afternoon. A friend of the family had a grand-baby yesterday. Unfortunately the baby wasn't due until July. Mom was having some problems and went to the hospital and the doctor immediately came and checked on them. He ordered an emergency c-section and then had the baby care-flighted to the closest children's hospital. The doctor came

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Even if you are not a baseball fan, this is intriguing...Due to this event, the Professional Baseball Umpires Corporation, the association representing minor league umpires, came out with this today to handle future ambidextrous matchups.The pitcher must visually indicate to the umpire, batter and runner(s) which way he will begin pitching to the batter. Engaging the rubber with the glove on a

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-64607537754564111112009-05-21T14:20:00.002-05:002009-05-21T14:23:27.824-05:00

A friend of mine posted this great flow-chart for all you spammers!

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Core Virtue :: PEACEI am free from anxiety because things are right between God, myself and others.Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:6-7Well, it's late and this typist is a

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This is one of the best stories coming out of one of the best stories ever. Take about 12 minutes and watch this...you'll be glad you did. Thank you CBS for putting this on film.

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Today, I am pondering the thought of self-evaluation. In most areas of our lives, we realize there is a need for self-evaluation, right? Whether you are at the back of the local pharmacy checking your blood pressure, or doing a personality test at work, there is a certain value in knowing where you are. None of us particularly like it though. What if I'm not as good as I thought. If I don't

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Each of us are being transformed daily into the person we will be tomorrow from the person we are today. Day to day, this doesn't seem like a large change, but the small incremental changes over time can amount to much. When I went to college, I weighed about 155 pounds. I was a lean, fit baseball player. Today, I sit about 225 and like my bacon lean and fit is a word that makes me twitch. I

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Well, today, the Swine Flu hit our area and I'm sure a lot of us are watching things a little more closely. My friend, Chad, posted the following on his blog. It came from Youth With A Mission - they provide health services all over the world.Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your HomeInterim Guidance for H1N1 influenza A (Swine Flu): 
Swine influenza A virus infection (swine flu) can cause a

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Today I posted this on our church blog...rather than redirect, I thought I'd just give it to you here this time.We believe all people are loved by God and need Jesus Christ as their Savior."For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16 (TNIV)All People. Rich and Poor. Healthy and Sick. Hurting and

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I recently found a blog I like, but haven't highlighted here yet. Still not sure if I want to hightlight the site, but I do want to highlight a book - a free book. I have started reading "Love Jesus, Hate Church" by Steve McCranie. He has provided the book free online and I thought I'd pass it along to my friends who put up with my ramblings on this blog. I'm not finished with the book, but

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-91215217317372564672009-04-23T08:34:00.002-05:002009-04-23T08:36:54.610-05:00

Sorry today is a redirect. I posted on our church blog today called INTAKE. Head over that way if you are interested. I posted on our core belief in Eternity - might even be a little redirect there, too.Springs INTAKE Blog

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http://www.springsintake.blogspot.com/I posted today on our church blog. We are walking through our Core Beliefs over the next couple of weeks and today we started with our belief that God is involved in and cares about our daily lives.Have a great week!

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I've been to a few funerals. Not as many as some of you, and probably more than others of you. I have grieved at the services. I've officiated services. I've observed and I've supported. For some reason, in our culture, we have a "viewing period," where the body of the deceased is on display for those who have known and loved that person to come and "pay their respects." This is usually

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Okay, it's done and I can go back to posting about other things, right? Wrong. One more day of recap from a great opening day at The Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.7:00am - Alarm sounds, the day begins!8:00 - Leave for Ft. Worth8:15 - Stop in West, Texas for a Kolache (no place better...anywhere)10:00 - Arrive in Fort Worth to 40 degree temperatures and blistering wind - Uh Oh, I'm in shorts and

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-30088996594893927362009-04-06T07:57:00.000-05:002009-04-06T07:58:06.679-05:00

It's cold and windy, but IT'S OPENING DAY!!!!!Go Rangers!!!

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What you see to your left is a printable version of my tickets to see a baseball game. Not just any game. Opening Day! That's right, me and 50,000 of my friends are going to see the Texas Rangers beat the Cleveland Indians to open the 2009 season. A season filled with promise and hope. W throwing out the first pitch and some sort of fly over from nearby Dyess Air Force Base, I am sure. You

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John spoke up, “Teacher, we saw a man using your name to expel demons and we stopped him because he wasn’t in our group.” Jesus wasn’t pleased. “Don’t stop him. No one can use my name to do something good and powerful, and in the next breath cut me down. If he’s not an enemy, he’s an ally. Why, anyone by just giving you a cup of water in my name is on our side. Count on it that God will

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-39239462967600273162009-04-01T05:32:00.005-06:002009-04-02T06:48:08.842-06:00

Hey friends, today I posted on our Springs INTAKE site. We are reading through Mark together, as a church, and today we read Mark 8. This Jesus guy is something else...I like him.

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I found a pretty cool online resource this weekend. If you are looking for an opportunity to engage in a biblical, spiritual experience, then you might want to check out EXAMEN.ME. I have looked around and am processing through a couple of the opportunities on the site.My initial hesitancy is the lack of privacy on the internet - especially sites that say they protect your privacy. I know that

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-3787781170851850552009-03-27T14:59:00.000-06:002009-03-27T15:00:11.392-06:00

This week has been a tough week for me and my family. Sunday, I got the call from my mom that I'd been expecting. My 88 year old grandmother passed away at the nursing home. My mom could hardly speak and while I knew it was a good thing for my grandmother, it still shot a pain through my heart as well. Later that day, she asked me if I thought I could do the service. I told her I could and

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-85138105640753333222009-03-23T21:20:00.004-06:002009-03-23T21:28:51.854-06:00

We are challenging our church family to read through the Gospel of Mark this spring as we draw close to Easter weekend. There is something cool about a group of friends reading the same thing every day. Last year we read the Gospel of John leading up to Easter and it was one of the best experiences of our first year.Cameron and I will be blogging every chapter, so if you want in on the

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-87835780471810949042009-03-19T08:56:00.004-06:002009-03-19T09:26:27.759-06:00

Today, I started a new book called "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan. In the first chapter, he directed me to the book's website,http://www.crazylovebook.com/, so I could watch a video called "The Awe Factor of God." Go take a look and then come back here, if you want. If you don't, I'm going to spill the beans now.The video includes transition photos of our earth from on the surface to 100 million

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-72163148088907754172009-03-16T19:20:00.004-06:002009-03-16T19:53:31.002-06:00

This might just be my favorite quote of all time. I know, being a pastor, I'm supposed to have a particular verse of Scripture that I claim to be my favorite, but I think this may have been as inspired as anything in the Bible. I think it's what God said right after he said everything was good, but since baseball hadn't been invented yet, Moses didn't know how to translate it. Is there a

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-10606508748508628372009-03-11T22:53:00.005-06:002009-03-11T23:13:42.076-06:00

I got an email from Dwight K. Schrute...Actually from Rainn Wilson. Check out this little video and come back and let us know how you would spend your last hour on earth...Soul Pancake :: IF YOU HAD ONE HOUR LEFT...

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A couple of weeks ago, we attended an 80s themed birthday party. We had fun dressing in the old clothes. I donned a Members Only jacket, Feaux Ray Ban's, and Nike Air Force One High-Tops. We had a blast. It got me to thinking about the current generation of students and what it is they might just look back on a feel a bit silly when they are a little older. All of my thoughts led me to this

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Texas weather.  It's what some of us long to get away from and for others it's why they have packed their fifth wheels and moved here for a few months.  I have grown up in Texas and I occasionally hear a rumor about seasons.  Apparently there are four and they are called Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter.  I am very familiar with Summer, and I've been known to embrace an occasional Fall and Spring

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-74660979998111824532009-02-10T07:40:00.005-06:002009-02-10T19:24:59.728-06:00

Today, I am hanging out on North Post Oak in Houston.  I am getting ready to go my first ever design class for vehicle wrapping.  Maybe I'll learn how to turn my 2001 Buick Park Avenue into a hip and cool pimped out machine.  I left the house extra early because my car has an issue right now that a wrap won't fix.  It's something internal.  Because of that, I needed to allow plenty of time and I

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-89631555213856710252009-01-28T07:55:00.006-06:002009-01-28T08:47:25.110-06:00

I have to admit that over the past two weeks, I have had so much stuff going through my brain that I couldn't even think of sorting it out long enough to write a post.  The Springs recently celebrated our 1st birthday as a "church," which really means nothing more than 12 months ago we started meeting in the traditional "church" format, i.e., Sunday mornings.  For whatever my feelings are about

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-63781449196437872412009-01-21T10:22:00.001-06:002009-01-23T09:53:10.823-06:00

I laughed and laughed at this today...hope you will too.

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Today, I listened and watched the entire 17 minute speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on August 28, 1963.  I had heard portions and new the most famous parts, but I had never listened to the whole speech.  I was so moved that I wanted you to at least get to read it, but if you can I hope you go watch it.  The resolve is lost by just reading it, I think.  I hope you are blessed as I was

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-61185884528033384812009-01-10T10:58:00.003-06:002009-01-10T11:14:35.558-06:00

A couple of days ago, my little brother sent me a story that has continued to run through my mind for two days now.  I wanted to share it with you.  Here is the recap: A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that thousand

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-50868693187315484212009-01-07T13:27:00.003-06:002009-01-07T13:49:50.015-06:00

For those of you that follow Yancey Arrington's blog, my apologies for posting this on the same day he did, but it's simply too good to pass up.  The following is an actual Craig's List advert.  The language is a bit rough, but keep it in perspective.  Have a great day and know that I already checked and the truck is sold!NINJA HAULER: 2005 Nissan Xterra - $12900 (Ronan / Lake County )___________

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Sunday, we began a teaching series at the Springs gatherings on Sundays.  The thought behind the teaching was that everyone has certain things and certain people that drains them dry.  If we are going to live the "abundant life" that Jesus seemed to promise, how can we keep from allowing those things and those people to suck the life out of us.I'm not sure that I ever thought I'd hear myself say

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-21533332588233719642009-01-02T16:12:00.003-06:002009-01-02T16:34:05.718-06:00

Wednesday night, we went into town to eat dinner with my wife's family.  The restaurant we wanted to go to was packed, so we went down to The Mesquite Grill - another new restaurant.  The restaurant wasn't particularly good, but it was nice to walk in and see friends at two different tables - that just doesn't happen where we live.  After dinner, we went back to the house and I worked on some

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-65345895748199108442008-12-23T10:12:00.003-06:002008-12-23T10:20:52.221-06:00

This morning I had my usual Tuesday breakfast with some men from the Springs.  We had a great discussion this morning, as usual, but something really stood out and has remained with me for a couple of hours.  One of the guys said this morning that he and his family have created more margin this year and it has allowed them to see God at work in their family.By creating financial margin by cutting

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-50743613099811810922008-12-22T10:16:00.003-06:002008-12-22T10:36:19.446-06:00

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. What?  That doesn't make sense.  I get that only people who are sad need comfort, but when you see that blessed is actually a joyous term, how can you say that we are happy when we are sad?I guess, we have to look more closely at the words used.  "Mourn" is the focal word for me when I read it.  What does that mean?  Is it simply sadness?  

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-19600539688502252632008-12-19T21:22:00.001-06:002008-12-19T21:25:09.715-06:00

I AM SECOND.Thanks Yancey, for the heads-up.

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So the story is picked up in verse three of chapter five this morning.  Jesus has pulled his disciples up the hillside and is, in essence, whispering in their ears, the secret to His Kingdom that he is ushering in at this moment.  If you listen close, you too might be able to hear it.  "All of what you have seen me do, you to will do it...even more so.  Only it's not going to come the way you

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-7562389498149082872008-12-11T08:24:00.003-06:002008-12-11T09:47:59.846-06:00

When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down 2 and taught his climbing companions. This is what he said: I was ready to go straight to verse three this morning and discuss how blessed are the poor, but something else caught my attention.  So I'm actually starting

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-81144135181658653182008-12-02T09:13:00.003-06:002008-12-02T09:25:52.700-06:00

Over the course of the fall, I have had a blast writing and commenting on the social activity of our current day.  I will continue to do so because it helps me process some of the things I am going through and I hope it gives you a second perspective sometimes.  However, there comes a time when it's time to stop writing and just listen.  The past couple of weeks have been that for me.  I needed

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-28815164788931829342008-11-20T09:07:00.004-06:002008-11-20T09:21:24.059-06:00

A few nights ago, we were eating dinner with friends, and the subject of church membership came up.  It wasn't a lengthy discussion, but it did prompt me to begin thinking about some things - namely membership in the Church, not so much in the church.  I grew up in a Southern Baptist tradition and the steps to becoming a member of a baptist church were very clear - admit you are a sinner, believe

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-71597360541559096812008-11-18T08:30:00.004-06:002008-11-18T09:19:58.631-06:00

Today, I am not consumed by one particular thing that is burning for a post, but I do have some random thoughts that I wanted to share with the few of you who are my blogging community.On Parenting:: After my teaching this past Sunday at The Springs and the prep leading up to it, I am more convinced than ever of our responsibility for the spiritual well-being of our children.  Rhonda and I have

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-67875125767106316532008-11-14T07:52:00.003-06:002008-11-14T08:01:19.139-06:00

Yesterday, Rhonda and I had an interesting little discussion with Garin, our seven year old.  Rhonda asked her how she would describe herself, her friends, her family, etc..  Now, I am turning my attention to you...If someone asked you to describe yourself, what phrases and adjectives would you use to identify yourself?When describing people you meet, what are the points of identification that

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-15172344883018616742008-11-12T21:48:00.003-06:002008-11-12T22:03:47.558-06:00

This Sunday, I will be teaching at The Springs and our focus for the day is one of our core beliefs - Identity in Christ.  My primary text is Galatians 3:23-29.  For the one or two of you that actually take a look at this blog, I'd really appreciate your thoughts and feedback.  I feel like I'm digging for gold inside the vault at Fort Knox this week.  There is so much wrapped up in these seven

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-47276507781296116982008-11-07T10:59:00.003-06:002008-11-07T11:09:41.115-06:00

Every Friday, Rhonda goes to meet with some of the ladies from the Springs.  They say it's a bible study, but I have my suspicions about that...  Anyway, on Fridays, I get to hang out with my 21 month old son, Graysen.  We don't do much craziness, but it's just us.  No girls, no Barbies, no Polly Pockets.  This morning it was the red wagon, the swing and the basketball, mixed in with water

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-65406349438356048252008-11-05T08:56:00.005-06:002008-11-05T09:23:13.031-06:00

Last night was a night of high emotion...all across our country.  From the extatic gathering in Chicago to the solemn gathering outside Phoenix.  It's been a long campaign and it's now over.  As Senator McCain delivered his concession speech, I was proud of a man who has so valiantly served our country for years and will continue to do so with his head held high.  As I listened to Senator Obama's

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-11453133442081114182008-11-03T08:22:00.005-06:002008-11-03T09:05:43.983-06:00

A friend recently posted as his Facebook status these words:  "Does it make me a maverick if I didn't vote for McCain or hate hope if I didn't vote Obama?"  Our topic at the Springs gathering yesterday was HOPE.  Many people have seen their hope disappear in the recent economic downfall.  Many people have seen their hope killed in a war that seems to have split our country.  Others watched hope

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-5139479446426310052008-10-30T09:12:00.001-06:002008-10-30T09:13:27.325-06:00

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Well, I fully intended to post much earlier than Thursday this week, but things at the Sign Shop have taken up most of my "free" time this week.  It's amazing what backing off of carbonated drinks and caffeine will do to your head also!I voted and cast my ballot patriotically on Tuesday.  Short line, but it's really interesting that in our age of technology, that I still had to go to four

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-24582566034188843262008-10-27T06:20:00.003-06:002008-10-27T06:48:25.621-06:00

Well, last week was a long week in some ways and very short in others.  It was one of those weeks that it is really hard to pause and take a moment to write something meaningful.  Most of my thoughts last week centered around two things.  First, a woman I work with has a daughter that doesn't live with her and a couple of weeks ago she attempted suicide.  Last week, she took some drugs at school

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-18849458713623315002008-10-20T10:15:00.002-05:002008-10-20T10:22:15.379-05:00

I post this one a little bit reluctantly because I didn't laugh out loud, but kudos to Gov. Palin for going on the show and joining in the fun.  I debated between the Amy Poehler rap and this one and decided that if Palin had done the rap I would have put it on, but she didn't so I didn't.Have a great week!

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-89663501907560727292008-10-16T07:44:00.005-05:002008-10-16T08:01:54.115-05:00

Last night, I saw my favorite debate format I've ever seen.  I thought the set up was awesome.  I loved having the candidates face each other...even though there were times when I thought a fist-fight just might break out.  This made for a great segment of television drama for me.In the end, neither candidate shared anything new.  Personally, I thought that the explanation of positions was better

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-5531012722335474022008-10-14T07:39:00.004-05:002008-10-14T07:48:32.524-05:00

Yesterday, I heard a story that made my heart smile.  Last Saturday was the Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii.  The defending women's champion, Chrissie Wellington, had a 5 minute lead with about 1/4 of the bike ride left, when she had a flat tire.  No problem.  She stopped, pulled out her air canisters to fix the tire, but they didn't work.  As Wellington watched her competitors

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-53133925028526050252008-10-13T08:20:00.002-05:002008-10-13T08:22:10.037-05:00

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-53021835391564793432008-10-09T09:32:00.003-05:002008-10-09T09:35:16.587-05:00

This year I have tried to fight a fight that has proven to be more difficult than I anticipated.  I set out this year to see if people would openly discuss the election and the candidates with me.  I have posted blogs on different issues and have received just a few comments.  I realize that my readership is not large enough to brag about, but I thought that some people would chime in.  Sometimes

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-11802891469184116272008-10-06T07:52:00.002-05:002008-10-06T07:54:46.903-05:00

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-34595127425952565522008-10-04T14:38:00.005-05:002008-10-04T23:08:23.241-05:00

I'm not sure how many of you have read Blue Like Jazz or any other books by Donald Miller, but he has become one of my favorite authors and has quite a following among young 20-something Christ-followers and those who are just checking out the faith.Donald has a great blog that I wanted to introduce everyone to this week.  He is civically active and believes that living like Jesus is much more

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-27396518983040456642008-10-03T08:08:00.003-05:002008-10-03T08:38:15.743-05:00

Last night was an intriguing night.  Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden went head to head in the only Vice-Presidential debate of this election.  This morning both parties are claiming a win last night.  This is one of those nights where both parties seem to have needed different things from their candidates - and they both seemed to accomplish what they needed to for their primary candidates.I

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-45974163746505586372008-10-01T09:58:00.004-05:002008-10-01T10:17:16.988-05:00

Last weekend when we deployed Springs to three houses in one neighborhood in Galveston, I have never been prouder of my Church.  Not just our little band of followers, but the Church as a whole.  I realize that there are many of Christ's followers throwing hammers and pulling molded sheetrock, hauling out wet furniture and ruined beds, fighting through the smell and the devastation just to BE THE

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-28044963663785753862008-09-30T23:19:00.001-05:002008-09-30T23:21:17.014-05:00

Finally, something to be thankful for at Thanksgiving this year!!!!

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-3328791498125222532008-09-29T09:28:00.004-05:002008-09-29T10:38:24.635-05:00

In my neighborhood the most common sidewalk decor these days is fencing.  When Hurricane Ike blew through League City, he decided to rip off shingles from roofs and tear up fences.  Along one of the major streets in my neighborhood there is one house, in particular, that seems to have captivated my attention every time I pass by.  Here is the backyard of this house...Until the fence was blown

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-23919542661191834222008-09-28T23:50:00.002-05:002008-09-28T23:53:15.765-05:00

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-87948544347397717302008-09-26T09:56:00.004-05:002008-09-26T10:21:42.062-05:00

Yesterday, I found myself eagerly anticipating the season premier of one of my favorite shows...The Office.  It was kind of like knowing the punchline of the joke is going to be funny and giggling before you can get the whole joke out.  I caught myself laughing at the mere possibilities of what the night might bring.This is one that didn't disappoint me.  What is it about season premiers that

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-72616247934848047142008-09-24T09:05:00.003-05:002008-09-24T09:27:36.169-05:00

This morning Graysen and I were in the living room getting situated for another great day.  He has a new toy from McDonald's that lights up his world right now.  He's only 1, so it doesn't take much.  The toy is a little shooter...you put a small "ice" piece into the barrel and then push a button and it shoots out.  When it shoots, he just giggles.This morning I was sitting on our ottoman.  After

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-34320170215300503082008-09-22T10:31:00.002-05:002008-09-22T10:33:44.100-05:00

I saw this video on a friend's site and I laughed and laughed.  I have to admit that it's a pretty clever trick - right up their with the panties hidden in the groom's sleeve when he takes off the garter.  Enjoy your day and allow yourself to laugh just a little bit!

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-51828590196074024642008-09-21T08:47:00.003-05:002008-09-21T08:55:45.709-05:00

This morning my alarm went off and my mind immediately went to our service today.  I am excited about today.  I got up and did my usual morning routine and I got dressed.  I didn't get dressed as usual though.  Today, I found some dirty jeans and my boots.  I got my stuff together.  Today, my backpack was replaced with a wheelbarrow.  I got my ladder, my hedge trimmers and any tools I could

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-68861993774635012442008-09-19T21:36:00.001-05:002008-09-19T21:36:59.320-05:00

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-49572504924776075772008-09-16T11:22:00.002-05:002008-09-16T11:26:18.369-05:00

Hey everyone, I have a new gadget for the blog.  To the left, there is a link where you can "follow" my blog.  Just follow the links and let me know who you are. I'm not really sure if I'll keep it or not, but it's a new gadget.

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-11212114795572240322008-09-15T09:51:00.007-05:002008-09-15T10:22:44.389-05:00

Five days in Snyder, Texas and I finally find my oasis in the desert.  I have located the small cup-o-joe establishment called "The Manhattan."  I love this place.  It's got art on the walls, it's on the town square, it's got a front porch with cable-spool tables and yard chairs, great music and great coffee-drinks.  It's got a local flair about it, but it could be in the arts district of Houston

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-77163099073628883842008-09-11T16:25:00.003-05:002008-09-11T16:46:51.103-05:00

Man, I love living on the coast.  This is just plain crazy.  The girls have evacuated north to the Woodlands and Graysen and I are in Snyder, Texas.  I am working with a church here as they transition to neighborhood small groups.  It's crazy.The senior pastor at FBC, Snyder had a new baby this week and so he asked me to go ahead and preach Sunday morning.  It should be fun.  This is the same

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-62361563176272485342008-09-09T07:56:00.004-05:002008-09-09T08:39:23.242-05:00

Man, I love Tuesday mornings.  Every Tuesday morning I meet with a friend of mine named Pete.  Pete and I have been meeting every Tuesday at 6am for almost a year.  We are both Springs in different contexts.  We started the breakfast as an open invitation to the Springs men.  While it worked for a while, only Pete and I still meet every week.  These times are some of the richest times in my week.

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-89663502240922588962008-09-08T11:10:00.008-05:002008-09-08T11:39:20.212-05:00

Some of you know me and know that I like music.  I like a lot of different kinds of music, but it seems that sometimes new releases pile up in one particular genre.  This happened to me this month.  It seems like everyone I like released a CD within a two week window of each other.  I just wanted to share with you those and see if you like any of them as much as I do.  I might post reviews on

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-66743813154255431222008-09-06T14:55:00.002-05:002008-09-06T15:03:34.078-05:00

Well, I walked out into the front yard this morning and I think I actually smelled Fall in the air.  There was the slightest of cool in the air and it was good.  Now, it's still warm, but that little promise that it's about to break for the year sure was welcomed by me.This slight temperature change accompanies several other changes this time of year.  As a die-hard Ranger fan, I've realized that

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-6266155164174852252008-09-03T22:40:00.003-05:002008-09-03T23:29:17.104-05:00

Tonight was a very different story than last night in relation to the RNC.  Earlier this year, I praised a speech given by Senator Obama.  Tonight I have to give equal praise to Gov. Palin for her speech tonight.  I realize that most of the speech was written by someone else, but I'm not thinking that the Senator writes all of his speeches.  However, both know how to deliver a speech.  She was

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-3442551896146237772008-09-03T09:03:00.000-05:002008-09-03T09:39:16.616-05:00

I have recently began a new journey through the New Testament book of Luke.  I wanted to take a fresh look at the life of Jesus and ask some questions along my journey...and maybe even wait for some answers.  I want to see Jesus.  I want to get to know the man.  I want to hear the questions that others asked because I have a feeling that they are some of my questions.  I've spent the past several

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Well, it's been an eventful seven days, that's for sure.  Last week I really thought I'd comment on what I watched at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, but I wasn't blown away by any of it, and I just kept waiting.  Michelle Obama gave a nice speech for her husband, I liked it.  Hillary gave a pretty good Hillary speech, it was better than I expected.  Bill is good when he speaks, but

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-53083018270031811302008-08-26T07:56:00.002-05:002008-08-26T08:05:59.221-05:00

Two weeks of Olympic competition on television, to be followed by two weeks of political competition.  Wow.  I don't know where you fall in the political spectrum, and I often don't even know for sure where I fall.  Like many of you, I am listening and learning about the candidates as time goes.  I wanted to let you know that Larry King is doing something pretty cool for the next two weeks.  

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Over the past couple of weeks, I've been challenged to see the Church as more than a meeting (by a man named Wayne Jacobsen), more than just the gathering, but a lifestyle that I can immerse myself into...a relationship.  In thinking about it, I have thought often about my life as a husband.  In 1992, I publicly committed my life to Rhonda Echols and we became husband and wife.  I wear a ring on

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-59750549005695990572008-08-21T23:06:00.003-05:002008-08-21T23:49:50.095-05:00

A couple of days ago, I was watching a show called E:60 on ESPN.  They were covering a story on Reggie Love, a former Duke basketball and football player, who is serving as Barak Obama's personal assistant.  In the story, I heard a quote that will not leave me alone.Oh yeah...the US Men's Beach Volleyball team just beat Brazil for the Gold Medal!!!!!!Okay, back to the quote that won't leave me

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-24703077465483200532008-08-18T07:03:00.003-05:002008-08-18T08:41:23.591-05:00

At our Springs' gathering at the Y yesterday, our competency (focus) for the day was prayer.  I've been spending some time with our Kidsplash! group (1st thru 5th).  We discussed the story of Jesus' prayer when he taught the disciples about prayer.  The catch was that we used the Message translation.  If you've spent any time here, you know what a fan of the Message I am, so this was perfect for

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-63954998200664626312008-08-15T07:42:00.002-05:002008-08-15T07:47:47.015-05:00

It's been a crazy week and today is going to be even wilder at the Sign Shop.  I'll try to post later today or tomorrow, but for now I'm working on artwork.If you are a Facebook user, I've got a page and it's been a pretty fun reconnecting with old friends.

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Today I was reading a story about a man who was struggling with a decision.  His boss had asked him to lie for him, in order to cover up something.  If he did so, he would end up hanging out a co-worker.  He was wrestling with this decision, because his boss had said to him, "After all I've done for you, you owe me this."  As the man was seeking council from a friend, the friend told him this, "

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-66329664310629397482008-08-12T08:14:00.003-05:002008-08-12T08:45:38.587-05:00

In preparing for this weekend's gathering of the Springs, I was reading through one of our texts for the weekend - Numbers 6:22-27.The LORD said to Moses,  “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:  “‘“The LORD bless you and keep you;  the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;  the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’ “

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-55822573056808799792008-08-11T21:42:00.004-05:002008-08-12T08:43:00.017-05:00

The Olympics.  There is something about them.  During these couple of weeks, I become a fan of sports that I've watched before.  My first olympic event this year was a women's badminton match on MSNBC.  Rhonda watched a handball match earlier today.  I didn't even know about this kind of handball.  Last night I was caught up in the 4x100 men's freestyle relay...yep, I cheered and pumped my fist

Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05285938719069372135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377076326895543628.post-67163786906494452862008-08-09T21:30:00.003-05:002008-08-09T21:51:57.981-05:00

was a great night!  No, I wasn't home to watch the opening ceremonies of the XXIX Olympiad (though I did watch it today...at least some of it).  My friend, Shelley, was having a CD release party last night and invited a bunch of local friends up to Champion Forest Baptist Church to worship with her last night.  I made my way up there just in time for the night to start, only to find that two of

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Lopez Lomong was selected as flag-bearer for the US Olympic Team in tomorrow's opening ceremony. Lopez will run the 1,500 meters. This is a position elected by the athletes. His election came the same day that former Olympian, Joey Cheek's visa was denied by the Chinese government for his in Team Darfur, which he founded.Lopez,23, is significant because when he was 6, his family was driven from

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For those you who don't live here, you may think that TS, stands for Tropical Storm.  Thankfully, in my neighborhood, it just meant Thunder Storm.  We did get some excessive rain, but very little wind and just about no damage.  I know not everyone on the coast got off this easy, but for us all is good.  The yard got a good soaking and now the grass will grow fast again.The Rangers won again last

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