“By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days (Hebrews 11:30). There was a somber ceremony in Berlin recently marking the 50th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall. Berlin’s Mayor and Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel honored the 136 people who were killed trying to get over the Read more
“Whoever sheds man’s blood, by man his blood shall be shed; for in the image of God He made man” (Gen. 9:6). Many of you have no doubt heard about a certain misguided young man in Galveston who was recently arrested for burglary and intent to commit assault, thinking he is a vampire. Lyle Bensley Read more
“And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, Read more
“But for Adam there was not found a helper comparable to him. And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took of his ribs, and close up the flesh in its place. Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from the man He made Read more
“And He answered and said to them, ‘Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said, For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh? So then, they are no Read more
“But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea” (Mark 9:42). Winds of change are blowing in this country of our sojourn as a shift is evident in America’s Read more
“Command the children of Israel that they bring to you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to make the lamps burn continually” (Lev. 24:2). Have you converted your household to those newer energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs? Some are reluctant to make the switch because they contain mercury and no safe disposal for Read more
“And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding” (Jer. 3:15). James Garfield was a minister and elder in the Christian church during the Restoration movement in America. When he resigned his eldership to take the oath, becoming our nation’s 20th president, he said, “I resign Read more
“Then he said to me, ‘Write: “Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb’” (Revelation 19:9)! On a recent excursion into downtown, a dear sister in Christ encountered two lost souls and invited them to church and for a hot lunch afterwards. On Sunday morning, several hours before Sunday school, Read more
“Now behold, one came and said to Him, ‘Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life’” (Matt. 19:16)? Can you imagine heaven? For me, the closest thing my feeble mind can liken it to is the Texas Hill Country. As it turns out, there are a lot of people Read more
“Who would form a god or mold an image that profits him nothing” (Isa. 44:10)? Some fuss was raised recently over NBC’s decision to edit out “under God” from the pledge of allegiance feature from their U.S. Open broadcast recently. But another acquiescence to atheists occurred at the U.S. Air Force Academy that escaped the Read more
“You have given a banner to those who fear You, that it may be displayed because of the truth” (Psalm 60:4). In the recent NBA Finals, there was a pivotal moment that turned the direction of the series. A demonstrative celebration of Miami’s 15 point lead in Game 2, in front of the Dallas bench, Read more
“For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost” (Matthew 18:11). There was a local story recently of an elderly couple reported missing by their family that, despite some fears, had a happy ending. Saloman and Larenza Gasca were leaving their son’s home in Katy shortly after 1 p.m. on June Read more
“But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful” (Colossians 3:14-15). This week is our final installment on perfecting the defining mark of our faith: love. Understanding that Read more
“And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you, so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints” (1 Thessalonians 3:12-13). For the Read more
“Jesus answered him, ‘The first of all the commandments is ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. And the second, like Read more
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). A few weeks ago, Michael raised the point that 2 Samuel 11 was a turning point in the life of David. Prior to this, he was courageous, merciful, victorious, a natural leader, God fearing, even righteous. But after his adulterous affair Read more
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6). A new survey released from Barna Research reveals that 26% of “born-again Christians” claim that a person’s religion does not matter and that “all people are eventually saved” by God. A Read more
“Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age’” (Matthew 24:3)? As you travel on 290 towards town, before you reach Jones Rd., there is Read more
“The Lord redeems the soul of His servants, and none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned” (Psalm 34:22). Some of you may recall William “the Refrigerator” Perry, a defensive lineman for the Chicago Bears. “The Fridge,” as they called him, was a part of the ’85 Bears defense that is regarded as Read more
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Sunday Evening: 6:00 pm
Sunday Morning: 9:00 am
Wednesday Evening: 7:00 pm
Tuesday Morning: 10:00 am
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8810 Jones Road
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