Ron Hall and Denver Moore

A couple of months ago I posted about the book SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME. This book has been incredibly popular in Fort Worth. Most of the book is set in the Fort Worth area and has been a huge benefit to the homeless in the metroplex. I encourage you again, if you have not read this book, put down whatever else you are reading and spend some time with this book. Each copy that is purchased helps the homeless. Also if you have the opportunity to go hear the two authors speak it will change your life. These two modern day heroes have had an amazing life experience to share. A movie deal has been set and more speaking engagements will occur. They are speaking all over the country. The book has been the best seeling book in Texas at Barnes and Noble for months. This book will give you the opportunity to see the Holy Spirit at work. It will give you the chance to see that even the most unimaginable person can have the greatest impact in this world. God is good.

Thanks goes to Ridglea Presbyterian Church, Como First Missionary Baptist Church Choir(awesome), Gage Yager and Zion Missionary Baptist Church as they organized an event on Sunday that blessed those in attendance and blessed the homeless as over $20K was raised for Habitat for Humanity and a Brush with Kindness.

A Shameless Plug for Abilene Christian Schools

The following is an article that was in the Abilene Reporter News on Friday, July 20th:


New ACS president 'loves Christian education'

By Brian Bethel (Contact)
Friday, July 20, 2007

An Abilene Christian University graduate will be Abilene Christian Schools' new president and chief executive officer.

Craig Fisher, who previously served as elementary principal of Southwest Christian School in Fort Worth, started his new job earlier this month. Abilene Christian Schools teaches students through 12th grade.

Fisher has 14 years of experience as a teacher and administrator, certified in special education.

Fisher graduated from ACU in 1992 with a business degree and started substitute teaching to make some extra money.

''I loved that environment,'' he said. ''I loved being part of something that helped kids grow and learn.''

Soon, he had fallen in love with teaching, gravitating toward school administration.

He taught in the Keller Independent School District for four years, where he also served as assistant principal.

In 1999, he earned a master's degree in educational administration from the University of North Texas and joined Southwest Christian School.

A Christian education brings students ''powerful tools'' that can be tapped in the future, he said.

Abilene Christian Schools impressed him because of its strong history and a core group there that ''loves Christian education,'' he said. ''They fuse biblical principles with everything they teach.''

Fisher is married to Beth Ann Fisher, an early childhood teacher. The couple has two boys, ages 7 and 3.

According to a press release from Abilene Christian Schools, Fisher has a history of leadership and participation in numerous educational and civic organizations, including appointment by the Benbrook City Council to its park and recreation board.

ACU recently invited him to serve a term on its alumni advisory board.

Kay Robbins served as interim president for Abilene Christian School after former president/CEO Bill Brant joined Herald of Truth Ministries in Abilene as its president and chief executive officer.

Darryl Jinkerson, chairman of the department of management sciences at ACU, led the committee that searched for a new ACS president.

Fisher is ''young, energetic and charismatic,'' Jinkerson said. ''I think he'll make a great president.''

Meet the new ACS president

What: Reception for Craig Fisher, new president of Abilene Christian Schools

When: 4-6 p.m. Aug. 7

Where: At the school, 2550 N. Judge Ely Blvd.

Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip

I don't know if you watched this show on NBC this year. Most likely you did not. I don't believe the ratings for the show were what NBC wanted. Part way through the season it got pulled for another show. NBC did complete the season and ran the remaining episodes in May and June.

I am not much of a critic but I do know what I like. This show was one of the best things I have seen on t.v. in years. The cast was amazing. The writing was clever and funny. The stories were real and powerful. If you have not watched the season, I encourage you to do so. I was able to watch the last four episodes through the miracle of iTunes. Rent it when it comes out, download the season off iTunes. I really think you will love it.

Maybe NBC will hire me as a t.v. critic now...

Don Piper

Just finished Don Piper's book 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN. An excellent read. His story is amazing, inspirational, difficult and touching. After an automobile accident he was prononunced dead. Through the power of prayer he was brought back from the dead and now lives to tell the incredible story. Prayer is a real and impacting thing. Read this book if you have not and you will be blessed.

First Week in Abilene

I just completed my first week in my new position at Abilene Christian Schools. It was an interesting and busy week. The people are wonderful and going to be a blessing. I am trying to learn policy and procedures, the history of the school and how things have typically operated. Much more to learn.

I will be in Abilene during the weeks and in Ft. Worth on the weekends until the house sells. Please pray for that to happen soon. While in Abilene I am staying at Barret Dorm on the ACU campus. My life is full-circle as I am back experiencing dorm life again. It is actually a great situation as I have my own room and shower. I am the "old guy" staying with some college kids this summer. I know they are cracking up about that.

I am looking at houses while in Abilene during the weekdays. Trying to figure out what area to live in and what style house we want is exciting. It takes many hours to decide. We hope to get a place where we have room for our kids to play and space for many guests to come and stay with us in Abilene.