The Great Depression

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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim
Good Morning!
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

My grandparents often told me about The Great Depression, a worldwide economic downturn starting in most places in 1929 having devastating effects.
International trade was deeply affected, as were personal incomes, tax revenues, prices, and profits.
Cities all around the world were hit hard, especially those dependent on heavy industry. Continue reading

MIDDAYS WITH TIM – Are You Tired Of The Mudslinging?

Are you tired of the mudslinging that you hear from the McCain and Obama camps?
Get used to it!
It’s been around for years and has played a part in the party politics that helped shaped our nation.
Thomas Jefferson was attacked by ministers who accused him of being an “infidel” and an “unbeliever.” Continue reading

Out Of The Mouth

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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim
Good Morning!
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

I met with a couple of tower climbers the other day. They had come to do some work on our antenna some 600 feet in the air.
I was expecting Preston to be with them but he wasn’t so I asked about him.
“Oh, he fell and #@*% up his hand. Uhh, I mean messed up his hand.” Continue reading

What do you think?

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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim
Good Morning!
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Last week I interviewed Jessica on my radio program.
She lives in Lufkin, and while returning from the emergency room with her son, her cell phone rang.
The caller was a female Obama volunteer who asked if Jessica would support Obama for president. Continue reading

True Non-Fiction

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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim
Good Morning!
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

I was watching the TV last night when a commercial for The Discovery Channel came on.
It ran through images of animals, fish, jungles, ancient architecture, polar ice caps, and so on.
It was very well done and quite entertaining.
It made you want to see some of those programs. Continue reading

I’ve Been Here 9 Years!

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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim
Good Morning!
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

I have been pastor at CrossRoads for 9 years.
A lot can happen in 9 years.
I’ve seen many come and go and a few went before they arrived.
I suppose every church has a large turnover but in our case we don’t keep track of it. Continue reading

I've Been Here 9 Years!

morning thoughts
Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim
Good Morning!
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

I have been pastor at CrossRoads for 9 years.
A lot can happen in 9 years.
I’ve seen many come and go and a few went before they arrived.
I suppose every church has a large turnover but in our case we don’t keep track of it. Continue reading

9 Years

morning thoughts
Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim
Good Morning!
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.


… that He might present her to Himself a glorious church , not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.
Eph 5:27
Today is the 9th anniversary of CrossRoads Christian Center.
I never really intended to start a church but to have a central place where Christians of all denominations could gather in praise, worship, and fellowship. Continue reading