From time to time on this blog, I post things that are directed to my church family as part of events that are happening within our church. This is one of those times. On Sunday, I started a new sermon series that dives into our history within the Restoration Movement and makes connections to current … Continue reading Restoration
Author: rustytugman
I am a husband, father, and preacher. I have the great privilege of serving a wonderful church family at the Alameda Church of Christ in Norman, OK. I have graduate degrees in ministry and administrative leadership and I also run the occasional marathon.
This blog provides a platform to share some thoughts about Scripture, church, ministry, leadership, current events, books I'm reading, and baseball. Thanks for joining me!
7 Reasons Not to Be Anxious
In the last few days, I have had a couple of conversations with some of Alameda's members who expressed struggling with feelings of anxiety over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the current state of affairs in our nation. Anxiety is defined as the inner feeling of apprehension, uneasiness, concern, worry and/or dread that is accompanied … Continue reading 7 Reasons Not to Be Anxious
“I Used To…”
Have you ever started a sentence with the phrase "I used to..."? "I used to be in shape." "I used to be an athlete." "I used to be involved in my church's ministry." "I used to have a hobby." "I used to socialize with friends." "I used to have ambitions." I know what you're thinking... … Continue reading “I Used To…”
A Song for Sunday
This Sunday at Alameda we will (finally) have the opportunity to honor our graduating seniors. Here's two versions of a song that highlights the core beliefs that will give those seniors a firm foundation from which to live their lives... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuDI-sk2nJU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-BylrOi4aM
The Key to Marriage Longevity
Today, in our 21-Day Prayer and Scripture Experience through Ephesians, we come to Ephesians 5:22-33, which is a passage dealing with marriage. Below is a 5-minute video about marriage that is well worth your time... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCxvp4SB8CM
In Praise of Father God on Father’s Day
Several years ago, I "rewrote" the famous parable known as The Prodigal Son. That parable is a beautiful portrait of the kind of father we have in God. So, I thought it would be fitting to repost this re-telling of The Prodigal Son from Luke 15:11-32 on Father's Day, and here it is: They say that "time … Continue reading In Praise of Father God on Father’s Day
A Song for Sunday
Over the last few months I have been posting song videos that accompanied our online worship offering, but now that we have re-opened there's not a need for that. However, I enjoy sharing songs on this blog so each Friday I will post one song video that you can use to get your heart and … Continue reading A Song for Sunday
Ephesians 4:1-6 (A Prayer)
At Alameda, we are reading and praying our way through the New Testament book of Ephesians during a 21-Day Prayer and Scripture Experience. Today's passage is Ephesians 4:1-6, and here's a prayer based on that text... My Heavenly Father, As your servant, I desperately want to live a life that is worthy of the high … Continue reading Ephesians 4:1-6 (A Prayer)
Don’t Give Up
I know you're frustrated. I am too. It seems that evil is winning. It feels like our leaders are failing us. It looks as if people are unwilling to talk to one another to build common ground. Or work with one another to solve problems. And it's frustrating. More than that, it's emotionally deflating. "Is … Continue reading Don’t Give Up
Songs for Sunday
Here are four songs from The Zoe Group that go along with the theme of my sermon on Sunday. Please join me online at alameda.church or on any of Alameda's social media outlets as I continue a sermon series called "This Is The Gospel." This week's theme is the ascension of Jesus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1b1n8WTMec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_hVYCN_7XE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd8mf_3TshQ … Continue reading Songs for Sunday
