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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.

Preaching The Gospel

Posted on 2011/02/05 by Shawn Thomas

I came to Saturday with great anticipation: evangelistic meetings at two different locations in the same part of Delhi: Aali Village and Gautam Puri — historically tough areas that are just beginning to open up to the gospel. James, Larry … Continue reading →

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Tell Me The Story of Jesus

Posted on 2011/02/04 by Shawn Thomas

Today we began our work in India in earnest. We divided into two teams to go into two schools and share a Bible story. Our team consisted of Clarity Thoreson, who was to tell the story, Bro. James, and myself. … Continue reading →

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Acclimation Day

Posted on 2011/02/03 by Shawn Thomas

I think perhaps Job One today was just to stay awake all day so that we could go to bed at a normal time tonight and be roughly on Indian time. We made it! It’s just after 10 now, and … Continue reading →

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On The Ground

Posted on 2011/02/02 by Shawn Thomas

I am writing from my room in the guest house in Delhi; not exactly sure of the time but sure I wish I had slept longer! But the sun is up and the city alive. We arrived last night before … Continue reading →

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We’re On Our Way

Posted on 2011/02/01 by Shawn Thomas

I woke up Tuesday morning feeling remarkably refreshed after four hours of sleep, went out for an earlier-than-usual prayer walk, and began marking off the last few things on my “little list”: computer AND power cord, iPhone AND charging cord, … Continue reading →

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India Itinerary

Posted on 2011/01/31 by Shawn Thomas

Yes, I awoke this morning with my typical “Monday morning hangover” from Sunday — splitting headache, etc., etc., but no time for it today — it is the last day before we leave for India tomorrow!  As the old Gilbert … Continue reading →

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Jumping In …

Posted on 2011/01/29 by Shawn Thomas

Ok, inspired by Joe McKeever and “Mrs. Gore’s Diary”, as well as prodding by my son David, I am starting a blog — with my very own domain: shawnethomas.com!  I thought it might be good timing with the India mission trip coming … Continue reading →

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