Author Archives: Shawn Thomas

About Shawn Thomas

My blog, shawnethomas.com, features the text of my sermons, book reviews, family life experiences -- as well as a brief overview of the Lifeway "Explore the Bible" lesson for Southern Baptist Sunday School teachers.

“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 →

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The Glory of God in Christ: A Sermon Review

Posted on 2011/03/11 by Shawn Thomas

As a pastor who preaches three messages a week, I have a love and appreciation for sermons, hopefully not just as an “art form” but rather for their value to me personally and to the Church of God as a … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures

Posted on 2011/03/08 by Shawn Thomas

A few days ago, the preschoolers from the First Baptist Academy were going out to the playground, which is just behind my office. As it had recently rained, when they came through the gate and entered the playground, one of … Continue reading →

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“A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste!”

Posted on 2011/03/03 by Shawn Thomas

“A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste” — I couldn’t help but think of that old college fund commercial the other day. I was at my office at church, just getting ready to go home, and I saw C.S. … Continue reading →