Empty. That’s how I feel. Like a car that spurts and sputters while running on fumes, I know my tank is empty but I have to keep moving. The question is, “Can I?” People are counting on me. People are calling on me. People are leaning on me. People are relying on me. People are […]
This past weekend at Alameda Church of Christ was our annual Ray Evans Seminar with guest speaker Dr. Charles Rix, who is the Dean of the College of Biblical Studies at Oklahoma Christian University. The theme was “The Old Testament Roots of Our Faith,” and as Dr. Rix connected the dots between the Old and […]
I feel like I’ve been out of touch for a couple of weeks so I thought I’d give you (especially my Alameda church family) an update on what’s going on with my family and me. Let’s start with a brief recap… On the weekend of March 16-17 my family flew to California for a planned […]
My Dad passed away on Friday, March 22nd, and I was privileged to write the following summary of his life… Coy D Tugman, age 75, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2019. He was surrounded by his family, who loved him dearly. Coy was born on December 11, 1943, in Lindsay, Oklahoma, […]
My friend and co-worker Lee Langdon has recently recorded an album and released his debut single. Lee is a gifted musician and an even better person. I encourage you to check out his music and support an artist who sincerely wants to make the world a more joyful place through his music. You can go […]
In the past few weeks, I have had two people – one woman, one man – come to my office at different times to meet with me. When they entered my office, each person said, “Rusty, I want to pray for you.” And they did. And each time was an incredibly moving experience. I was […]
My friend Nathan Mellor has just published his first book, and I am so excited for him. Nathan is a great storyteller, and his book is full of inspiring stories that teach us how we can build a life of significance that makes a difference in the world around us. I encourage you to check […]
If you’re in the Norman, Oklahoma area, the Norman Minister’s Fellowship would love for you to join us for our annual Lenten Services that start today.
I’ve been blogging for awhile now, and I wanted to take a moment to thank you for reading. I am constantly amazed by how many people read this and by the fact that you even care what I think about things:) As you know, I am not the most sophisticated blogger or the most skilled […]
