Paul Washer "Modern American Christianity"

This has made it's way around the web during the last year or so. "Church", as it tends to function today, has become little more than an exercise in marketing/branding, or worse, in some cases the vine of post-modernism is choking out any breath of objective truth. In any case, we thought it would be appropriate to allow our friends a breath of fresh air.

The Preacher, Paul Washer (HeartCry Missionary Society)

Prepare to be convicted.

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Don't have time to listen now? To download the MP3 of this or other Paul Washer Sermons follow the link below.
(look for "Modern American Christianity")

Paul Washer Sermons

What does this verse mean to you?

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Sunrise in Texas...

Jud took these pictures of the sunrise yesterday morning... we just had to share them!

Psalm 113:2-4
Let the name of the LORD be praised,
both now and forevermore.
From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets,
the name of the LORD is to be praised.
The LORD is exalted over all the nations,
his glory above the heavens.

Moving....AGAIN???

Well - just a little bit I guess. We found a house!!! We'll close the end of this month. We are really excited to have found a house that is a great fit for us. We can't wait to move in and at last be settled...and completely unpacked too!

It has been so amazing how God has moved and worked in our lives through this whole process...from both of us getting jobs in the same week, to finding an apartment when there were none available and now to have found a house, when to be honest, they are scarce around here - houses sell really fast once they are put on the market here, so it makes it difficult to get one. We both feel so blessed!

We are still visiting churches and are praying to find a church home soon. We are also in prayer about our ministry as well - we both have a real burden to work with youth in this area. We are living in a time in history and in a culture that doesn't value knowlege of the TRUTH, let alone living by it. It is our hearts to equip young people to know how to study God's Word, so they can know Truth and by that knowledge, they will be able to discern Truth from the error that is so rampant today. Please be in prayer for God's direction in our lives and ministry.

God bless you all and keep in touch with us when you can!

settlin' down

Today marks the begining of our third week in Borger. For some odd reason it is overcast this morning? The typical day here features AMAZING panoramic skies with seemingly perfect clouds and the deepest blues at the apex. I think we brought the drought in from Nashville, it has'nt rained since we arrived, but prior to us getting here they had been having a sort of monsoon season. Amber is in her second week of work and really enjoying that and I am begining the process of cleaning and purging the closets in the Art Dept at the High School and Middle School. We have started swimming every evening at the Frank Phillips Activities Center. I almost forgot how much I love to swim. The first day in I hopped right in only to emerge to the scowls of the lifeguards. I noticed some bubbles coming to the surface in front of me... then realized they were'nt mine :) I was in a part of the pool that scuba divers were training in. I'm glad I saw the bubbles first before about ten feet away where the "frog man" emerged !!! There would have been a clean up in lane 5 !!!!

Miles & Miles of Texas...

Well Everyone - it's official we are relocating to the Texas Panhandle town of Borger on Tuesday of next week (6/12)! It is pretty crazy how things have just fallen into place for us there. The Lord has clearly opened doors for us and we are so thankful for these exciting, new opportunities. Amber will be starting her new job on June 18th at Frank Phillips College in Borger, TX. She will be serving as assistant to the Dean of Students and as Office Manager for the Student Services Office there. Her job will involve event planning as well, so she is excited about that.

Jud has been offered a teaching position in Stinnett, TX - he will be teaching middle & high school art there. This summer he will spend time working towards his teaching certification through an alternative certification program called iteachTEXAS. He will also spend the summer preparing for the school year, as well as working on his own artwork. The TX Panhandle area is full of great subject matter for his art, so he is excited about the possibilities there.

Although we are thrilled about this new adventure, we are sad to leave our home here in Nashville. We will miss our family and friends here tremendously, but we do hope and pray everyone will stay in touch! I know we will be back to visit often! We'll be updating the blog as often as we can - so feel free to post here or email us at:
afriendofdiscernment@hotmail.com

Keep us in your prayers as we make this cross-country move, and as we begin our new jobs - please also pray that we find a good church home...

Moving??

So, it's been a little while since we updated the blog... a lot has been going on.

It has been a rather interesting year for the Eptings...one in which we have experienced a lot of changes and transitions. We now find ourselves anticipating another transition... we will likely be relocating to the Lone Star State of Texas within the next few months.

Jud has applied for an alternative teaching certification program in Texas (iTeachTexas.com) and will be starting that process very soon. He has also applied for numerous art teaching positions in Texas, New Mexico & Colorado. There are a handful of Texas schools in particular that have shown interest. More specifically one in the Texas panhandle area. Although it will be difficult to leave Nashville, we welcome this new adventure.

Keep us in your prayers as we prepare for our move, new jobs, etc. We'll keep everyone posted via the blog as often as we can.