In the silence A dear friend and pastor recently lost his wife of 30+ years. In his sorrow he wrote of his trust and hope in the Lord: The words of the writer of this Psalm become our words, “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face…
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Religion, July 2017
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The words of the writer of this Psalm become our words: “How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?”…
Religion, June 2017
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Courage On December 24, 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge, an entire U.S. armored division was retreating from the Germans in the Ardennes forest when a sergeant in a tank destroyer spotted an American soldier digging a foxhole. The GI, PFC Martin, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, looked up at the sergeant and asked, “Are…
Religion, May 2017
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The easiest thing in the world to find is fault in another human or institution. They are dreadfully easy to pull down. There is nothing in the works of man that is free from imperfection, and if one continues to dwell upon the imperfections inherent in all of us, one will find exactly what is…
Religion, April 2017
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One of my pet peeves is rumors. Anyone can start them, and no one seems to be able to stop them. It reminds me of the “unnamed experts” so often quoted in the media today. The following tale proves that I wasn’t close to being the first to be bothered by unsubstantiated rumor. Keep…
Religion, March 2017
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The Power of the Tongue The tongue is used both literally and metaphorically in the Bible. James 3:5 reminds us that it is a “small part of the body,” yet Proverbs 18:21 warns that “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” The death mentioned is trifold, being spiritual, physical and emotional. First,…
Religion, January 2017
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Quite a while ago while my now 20-year-old granddaughter, Hannah, was four or five I was vexed about one thing or another. The fact that I can’t remember what caused my anxiety testifies to just how serious it was. Hannah noticed my dismay, climbed up on my lap and looked intently with her tender face…
Sports, December 2016
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Ed Jones, Pastor I am the ghost of Christmas present! You’ve not seen the likes of me at Christmas. I love the lights, carols, smells, sounds and sentiment. I can’t wait to give presents, watch anticipation, feel excitement, hear giggles and experience the love of family. I’ll sit and stare at the old stories and…
Front Page, December 2016
Fellowship at the ranch partners with refuge for women
Ed Jones, Pastor Fellowship at the Ranch Church recently partnered with Refuge for Women of North Texas by giving them a “housewarming gift” and committing to monthly support. Refuge for Women is a non-profit, faith based organization that provides long-term care for women who have escaped human trafficking or sexual exploitation. They offer safe housing…
Religion, November 2016
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Ed Jones, Pastor During one of my mission trips to Russia I visited the small village of Ustyuzhna, one of the many unremarkable towns in North-Central Russia. One afternoon the Russian pastor I was assisting asked if I would like to go into the countryside. After I reluctantly agreed, he drove me to within a…