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 for a hope-filled message about how to deal with "terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8apt_BnpPA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-BylrOi4aM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfHHfv0LfAk … Continue reading Songs for Sunday
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!
You Are Valuable to God
As we all seek to live through "the age of the coronavirus" in the best way possible, it's very important that we seek out "good news" that can keep us encouraged and keep our eyes fixed on Christ and our hearts turned toward God. For that reason, each Wednesday on my blog I will post … Continue reading You Are Valuable to God
A Note about Online Worship
Dear Alameda Family, Thank you for adapting so well to our “new normal” of worshipping online. The response to the sermons and other resources has been tremendous. Let’s keep making the best out of a difficult situation! I want to give you an update about our online worship options moving forward. As you know, we … Continue reading A Note about Online Worship
1 Year
My Dad passed away on March 22nd one year ago. I was privileged to write the summary of his life and I am re-posting it here in his honor... 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 … Continue reading 1 Year
6 Opportunities in This Crisis
News Flash: We are living in a time of global crisis. OK, so we all know that, but what do we do about it? On Wednesday night, I did a Facebook Live event for our congregation (you can watch it here) and shared some ideas that flow out of Jeremiah 29:1-14. In that passage, the … Continue reading 6 Opportunities in This Crisis
Resources for Your Students
As schools have announced an extended break due to COVID-19, our kids are going to have a lot of extra time at home. For most of them, it probably means even more screen time and binge-watching; and, when you combine that with social isolation, it can lead to an increase of anxiety and depression. So, … Continue reading Resources for Your Students
Cancelled (A Prayer)
Dear Lord, Today feels different. Today feels "wrong." Today feels weird. Today feels as if fear is winning over faith. For today, Lord, our usual worship services have been cancelled. And today, Lord, houses of worship sit empty. Cancelled. Empty. Surely, Satan is grinning from ear to ear as those two words are applied to … Continue reading Cancelled (A Prayer)
