FBCA BLOG
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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Working out and any kind of physical exercise has its benefits. Who doesn’t want to feel and look good? God wants us to take care of our bodies, as it is a way for us to bring him glory. Did you know there are two kinds of workouts? “You were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with…
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If you ever wonder when to start doing what God wants: start now. UTA Parking can be tricky. If you haven’t delved into the depths of it, there are seemingly endless parking lots that all look the same, but have various rules attached. Even as a student, it often confused me. That familiar confusion hit…
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Life with two littles is full of good-natured chaos, phrases I never thought I’d need to say, and a new awareness of potential danger. When Lucy started crawling at six months, we babyproofed our home. We put cabinet locks over our cleaning supply storage. We bought outlet covers and moved anything breakable out of reach.…
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It’s Fall, Y’all! That means pumpkins are a necessity! I know Aldi has good prices which is where I begin my pumpkin hunt. I decide I don’t need a shopping cart, because, after all, their pumpkins may not qualify. (In case you are wondering, the pumpkin checklist includes: cheap, round, sits flat, no grey patches,…
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I can still hear my dad’s boots walking across the entryway to my childhood home. It’s a sound for me that brought joy because Daddy was home! I haven’t heard that sound in 30+ years, but it still makes me smile and brings peace to my spirit. I didn’t grow up in a perfect home,…
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