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Jan 07

Actions vs. Intentions

Posted on January 7, 2014 by admin

Have you ever done something, but it turned out differently than you thought it was going to? You may have meant to help someone, but in the end you actually hurt them? These sort of things are common, yet they … Read More →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged actions, Duck Dynasty, homosexuality, intentions, judgment, Justin Likens, Phil Roberston, Westlake Baptist | 2 Comments

Jan 04

A Hard Part of Being a Parent

Posted on January 4, 2014 by admin

I love being a dad to four beautiful, wonderful children. Like every parent though, some days are easier than others. Yesterday had one of those difficult moments. The good thing about difficult moments is that they can be teaching moments … Read More →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged consequences, discipline, Heavenly Father, Justin Likens, lying, Proverbs, Westlake Baptist | 1 Comment

Jan 02

This Problem Is Not For You

Posted on January 2, 2014 by admin

Last night we as a church began a study on the book of James. The first part of chapter one deals with Christians and trials in life. So part of last night was spent on discussing why Christians go through … Read More →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 4th of July, Daniel, fireworks, James, Justin Likens, lion's den, Macy's, Old Testament, Paul Harvey, suffering, trials, Westlake Baptist | Leave a comment

Dec 31

2014….WOW, really?

Posted on December 31, 2013 by admin

We have arrived once again. It is the last day of the current year and when we wake up tomorrow morning a new year will have begun. As usual there are many festivities planned all around the world to ring … Read More →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged doomsday, end of the world, Justin Likens, Microsoft, millennium, new year, new year's eve, Westlake Baptist | Leave a comment

Dec 28

Goal Setting/New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 28, 2013 by admin

It is hard to believe that Christmas is over and that in less than a week we will say good-bye to 2013. Many people, groups, and organizations are setting various goals for next year. Let me say at the outset … Read More →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged goals, Justin Likens, new year's resolutions, Westlake Baptist, Zig Ziglar | 4 Comments

Dec 03

Moving Beyond Our Comfort Zone

Posted on December 3, 2013 by admin

We all have it, some of us more than others, some better at dealing with it, and yet others able to hide it pretty well. “It” is our comfort zone. It is the place where we feel the most confident … Read More →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Comfort, Jesus, Matthew 14, mechanic, Peter, walking, water, Westlake Baptist, Zone | Leave a comment

Nov 25

A Book and Its Cover

Posted on November 25, 2013 by admin

Last night my oldest son and I started reading a book about Jackie Robinson. He like me loves history and baseball, and so this book was a perfect read. Of course being seven years old he didn’t understand why some … Read More →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged America's Got Talent American Idol, blind, heart, race, The X Factor, Westlake Baptist | 1 Comment

Nov 21

The Need for Forgiveness

Posted on November 21, 2013 by admin

The issue of forgiveness is all through the Bible. If you asked people, do you think it is right to forgive those who hurt you, I imagine that most everyone will say yes (some may say it grudgingly). Therefore, we … Read More →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ephesians, Forgiveness, Personal hurt, Westlake Baptist | Leave a comment

Oct 31

Question Your Beliefs

Posted on October 31, 2013 by admin

I am blessed and privileged to serve in a church where people have questions about the Bible and they are not afraid to ask them. This is a wonderful blessing from God, but it can also be a terrifying proposition … Read More →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2 Timothy, Beliefs, Christianity, Questions, Westlake Baptist | Leave a comment

Oct 16

Desperation

Posted on October 16, 2013 by admin

Our nation is diving headlong into the murky waters of uncertainty. There is no doubt that we are a nation divided. In all honesty, Washington looks more like a giant sandbox with both political parties playing the part of a … Read More →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Church, Debt, Desperation, Financial, Fiscal Cliff, Politics, Washington, Westlake Baptist | Leave a comment

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