Sunday Night Reflections

We had 12 (adult) first time guest today which when you add our other first time guest we have had this month means we had over 50 friends, co-workers, classmates, family members, neighbors come to hang out with us at Elmwood just in September! That's what I call following the rules… we have two rules at Elmwood we call them the iRULES – inVEST and inVITE. My dad who has been a pastor for over 40 years now would...

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Getting Ready!

I love Saturday nights – it reminds of the night before the big game when I was coaching. I love listening music and going over in last minute thoughts or ideas – praying – anticipating what the day may bring. I have been listening to the Israel Houghton and New Breed's new CD called A Deeper Level – the dude is awesome and can kick some serious "vocal fanny!" I can't believe my Sooners lost...

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Have You Ever Wondered

7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. Psalm 19:7,8 Have you ever wondered about how to make the "right" decision or what is right or wrong or what is the wise thing to do? All of us struggle with...

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Some Scattered Thoughts

Alright I am going to try this again. Man things are crazy busy around the office at Elmwood and also at the Cockrell house like it is at your house! Nothing like homework to add a little stress to the family dynamic. I remember those painful days myself, trying to learn how to add, subtract and then multiply. Tyler Bray was the fastest – he would smoke us all, before I could even begin to think what the answer was he would be...

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Hate it when that happens!

Just spent several minutes posting what I thought was some really good stuff and I accidently touched something and the post was gone -poof – gonzo my "masterpiece" I hate it when that happens I'll try again...

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