Tag Archives: Passion

If You Started a New Community, Where Would You Begin?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by tnealtarver

My friend Josh and I talked about community over a meal at our local Culver’s Restaurant. Out of that conversation, three truths emerged about a sustained presence in community. Begin with passion. This isn’t anything new. I’ve written about this … Continue reading →

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Small Town Triples in Size Overnight!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by tnealtarver

How does a city, population 5184, triple its size in a matter of days? It hosts a country music festival. Here are some observations about our local festival, Star-Spangled Celebration, and how they apply to Christian community. Consistency is important. … Continue reading →

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The Royalty Check Is In the Mail … or Not!

Posted on May 21, 2012 by tnealtarver

Birthing a book isn’t easy. Like human conception, it has its moments of pleasure. But then the work and the worry arrive. “Award-winning author and good friend Susan May Warren motivated me first through shock therapy. She perused my literary … Continue reading →

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6 Top Posts in 2011 and 3 Things You Can Expect to Change

Posted on January 5, 2012 by tnealtarver

Okay, I’ll admit this is nothing unusual. When I went to a Houston Astros home game at Milwaukee’s Miller Park (1172.02 miles and 19 hours 42 minutes driving time from Houston’s Minute Maid Park according to MapQuest), that was unusual. … Continue reading →

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