Attention to Details and the Help of a Friend
Most people don't realize it, but preaching is a team sport! I rely on our team of teaching staff to help plan and lead worship services, and I often poll them for ideas and needs that they see. We brainstorm,
Impact
Every December, we remember a young woman who dealt with the burden of bringing the Gospel to China. Her name was Lottie Moon, and she invested her life in China, befriending, encouraging, testifying, and helping the people of China hear
Eagle Parenting
I visit a place from time to time with great anticipation. Bald Eagles nest there. The home that I visit is situated on a 25-acre lake, and each winter, a pair of eagles return and nest. During Thanksgiving week, I
Practicing the Presence of God
I sit by a window that reaches upward 18 feet. Through it, I see a neat garden and play area where children in the community can play within walled security while their parents find books or read. A full and
The Power of a Single Sentence
Tom Clancy wrote incredibly popular novels in the final decades of the 20th century, all focused on operations of the CIA, geopolitics, and the Cold War. In Debt of Honor, the first 100 pages were all about economics. While he
Blind Spots
We typically operate this way: what we don't see, we don't accept as real. We hear about something, but if we can't make a connection with it through our own experience, understanding, or thinking, we operate as if it doesn't
Mayonnaise from Heaven
I was looking for a job two years into my divorce. It was difficult due to a 14-year gap in my résumé from being a stay-at-home mom. I was very worried about finances and how I would support my two
In the Crossfire
Just 11 days ago, the Middle East exploded into war after a raid fueled and planned by Hamas--a terrorist organization based in Gaza. Since then, we have watched in horror as the brutal details of the attack have come to
2023 Third Quarter Impact
To all who tithe to FBC Midlothian, your faith in God and your commitment to this church have shown significant impact through our ministries that God has graciously given us here in North Texas and worldwide. You are a valuable
The Biggest Test
The one test everyone faces, the one test that's unavoidable and penetrating for every human being, is this: TIME. Time reveals character, intentions, integrity, and other aspects of the human heart. When we shortcut time, we often get burned. Neil Clark
