Monthly Archives: March 2011

A General’s Grace

Posted on 2011/03/31 by Shawn Thomas

Robert E. Lee was impressive in many different ways. General Wilcox, having met Lee for the very first time, wrote: “I was much impressed with his fine appearance, either on horse or on foot … the handsomest man in the army.” … Continue reading →

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The Drink Offering: Don’t Waste Your Life

Posted on 2011/03/28 by Shawn Thomas

(There is a revised and expanded version of this message available here, preached at First Baptist, Pauls Valley, OK 7-13-14) The other day, as I was getting out of my car, I saw that I had a can of Coke in the … Continue reading →

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Grandpa Is Smiling

Posted on 2011/03/25 by Shawn Thomas

A few days ago, someone gave us another king size bed – for which we were very grateful! – but it became an occasion for some re-arranging at our house. We ended up putting our old king-sized mattress in Michael’s garage bedroom – along … Continue reading →

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“Which Side Are You On?”

Posted on 2011/03/23 by Shawn Thomas

Although I haven’t heard the song since my college years, I can still “hear” the group enthusiastically singing the chorus: “Which side are you on, boys, which side are you on? Which side are you on, boys, which side are … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of the Earthquake

Posted on 2011/03/20 by Shawn Thomas

A week ago Friday, I had been sleeping in, since it was my day off, when Cheryl came in and said to me, “There has been an earthquake in Japan.” From the other room, I could hear the news, reporting … Continue reading →

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So Many Needs …

Posted on 2011/03/19 by Shawn Thomas

I had not intended to write a blog this evening, or about this evening, but I felt compelled to do so. Tonight at 6:30 we had the Missions Banquet at our church, First Baptist Moss Bluff. Matching our conference theme, … Continue reading →

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“Your Best Life Later”

Posted on 2011/03/19 by Shawn Thomas

It’s not an assignment any of us would have wanted from God – but it’s the one He gave Hosea: “Go, take to yourself a wife of harlotry, and have children of harlotry, for the land commits flagrant harlotry, forsaking … Continue reading →

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What Do You Call It?

Posted on 2011/03/17 by Shawn Thomas

The other day, my wife Cheryl was going to meet some ladies at church to “scope out” some things for Libby & Josh’s upcoming wedding. She stopped by my office (and took my last cold Dr. Pepper!) and as she … Continue reading →

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A Spring Saturday

Posted on 2011/03/12 by Shawn Thomas

In his classic comedy film, “The Awful Truth”, Cary Grant twists the old adage and says: “In the spring, a young man’s thoughts turn to … what he has been thinking about all winter!” There is probably a lot of … Continue reading →

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Truth Matters More

Posted on 2011/03/11 by Shawn Thomas

Below you will find the opening lines from an article by John Dwyer on the Christianity Today website, entitled: “Not Many of You Should Presume to Be Bloggers”. It is a response to the proliferation of blogs and Facebook posts … Continue reading →