FBCA BLOG
Seriously – we should sing! Often in the hallways at church, people will jokingly tell me, “You do not want me to sing!”. Some say this because they were told at a young age that they were not musically gifted or perhaps had a bad experience on a school stage while singing or performing music. …
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Sundays are when we come to church as individuals to be together as a family. I’ve never known life without church. My grandparents raised their children to attend church every Sunday. And then my parents did the same with my sister and me. Jay and I have continued to make Sunday church attendance an important,…
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I was born in a small town to parents who were teenagers, teenagers that were still trying to figure life out. My parents’ story about how they grew in their faith and established a family that loved Jesus both challenged and encouraged me to live like Jesus. Living in this small town with my little…
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Connection and community! We all need it! In the beginning God created man to be in relationship with Him. Then, he saw that it wasn’t good for man to be alone, so He created a helper, a partner, a woman. The idea of being in relationship was important to God, so maybe we should give…
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Are you looking for a reason to start adding exercise to your weekly routine? Exercise or any physical activity is great for you in many ways. Living a more active lifestyle can lead to a happier and healthier life! Here are six benefits of exercise: Weight Control: It’s no question that exercise can help you lose weight.…
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What does it mean to be a disciple maker? What images come to your mind with that phrase? Maybe you think of a pastor, minister, or mentor. Maybe you have an image of Jesus, Paul, Peter, or someone else walking with a group of people behind them. Maybe you think of being a bible study…
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My name is Aaron Tomes. I am a follower of Jesus Christ and have placed my faith in Him as Savior and Lord of my life! I have been remarkably blessed with a strong Christian heritage—my parents and grandparents were faithful to not only encourage godly values but actually live out those values for us…
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I was in the Student Building recently and had the chance to visit with some of our students who grew up in our church. I have had the privilege of knowing some of them their whole life. It is amazing to see how much they had grown up and changed in the few years from…
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Howdy! I am sitting here in San Antonio, Texas this morning. Kurt and I are attending Conclave, a conference for pastors serving children, students, and families. I am super excited to share what we learned and discussed here in San Antonio, but that isn’t the reason I am writing today. Instead, I wanted to celebrate…
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