Robert Elliott, Author at St. Luke's United Methodist Church

5 06, 2016

State of the Heart: Inside-Out Habits with Dr. Tom Pace for June 5, 2016

Robert Elliott2017-03-28T14:57:14-05:00June 5th, 2016|All blogs, Inside-Out with Dr. Tom Pace|0 Comments

We pray. We study the Bible. We make friends. We tell our stories. We give ourselves away in generosity and service. A PERSONAL PRAYER God of mercy, Oh, how quick I am to judge others. I don’t want to categorize people, but I do: Democrat or Republican, conservative or liberal, black or white or Hispanic, gay or straight, old or young, rich or poor, Longhorns or Aggies, with me or against me. I could go on and on. And then, of course, I form judgments about those people based on the category. If it isn’t about appearance, it is about their opinions [...]

29 05, 2016

How God Can Use Any Platform to Glorify His Name
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How God Can Use Any Platform to Glorify His Name

Robert Elliott2017-03-28T14:57:17-05:00May 29th, 2016|All blogs, We Tell Our Stories|0 Comments

Candace Payne went mega-viral overnight as the “Chewbacca Mask” lady who had us all keeling over in uncontrollable laughter. In five days, it became the most popular video on the Facebook live platform. In case you’re not one of the 150 million people who’s witnessed this hysterical masterpiece, allow me to indulge you: Google “Chewbacca mask lady.” https://youtu.be/Ji1XFQa2Bhs Here is the best part—Candace is not just another funny lady looking to use her 10 minutes of fame to gain more popularity for herself. She has a higher purpose: to serve God. America’s latest Internet sensation is also a worship [...]

29 05, 2016

The Path of Least Resistance: Inside-Out Habits with Dr. Tom Pace for May 29, 2016

Robert Elliott2017-03-28T14:57:19-05:00May 29th, 2016|All blogs, Inside-Out with Dr. Tom Pace|0 Comments

We pray. We study the Bible. We make friends. We tell our stories. We give ourselves away in generosity and service. WE PRAY: A PERSONAL PRAYER Gracious God, Most things have come easy for me. I was blessed with a supportive family, a first class education, and the resources I have needed to accomplish my goals. As I came into the ministry, I simply followed the path of least resistance, and walked through the doors you opened for me. I stand in awe of those whose life circumstances meant they had to dig deeper—those who went to college at night, [...]

22 05, 2016

When Music Leads to Flourishing

Robert Elliott2017-03-28T14:57:20-05:00May 22nd, 2016|All blogs, We Tell Our Stories|0 Comments

Yellowstone Academy’s mission is to provide a high quality faith-based education exclusively to students from economically disadvantaged families that will prepare them for academic success in high school, college, and beyond. It is a Houston community where every child, regardless of their economic means, receives an education that cultivates their intellect, nourishes their spirit, and empowers them to create a fulfilling future. Their community flourishes when the teachers are able to realize the potential of all children. Barney Smith, co-founder of British a capella group, Voces8, one of the most versatile and best loved vocal ensembles has experienced Yellowstone [...]

22 05, 2016

Training for Christ: Inside-Out Habits with Dr. Tom Pace for May 22, 2016

Robert Elliott2017-03-28T14:57:22-05:00May 22nd, 2016|All blogs, Inside-Out with Dr. Tom Pace|0 Comments

We pray. We study the Bible. We make friends. We tell our stories. We give ourselves away in generosity and service. WE PRAY: A PERSONAL PRAYER Gracious God, You know I am a part of the people called Methodist, and our book of order is called The Discipline. But I am not so disciplined. I want to be. I know that those things I do every day will make the greatest difference in my life. I can’t go to the gym once, or even once in a while, and expect it to make a difference. I can’t pray only [...]

15 05, 2016

Pick Me! Pick Me!

Robert Elliott2017-03-28T14:57:24-05:00May 15th, 2016|All blogs, We Tell Our Stories|0 Comments

By Monica Griffin In a small town, word gets around quickly—especially hard news. I had just finished performing in the musical Annie, and the man who played FDR to my Grace was diagnosed with leukemia. It was the first time that I knew someone who had a devastating illness whom I could potentially help. I signed up with the stem cell marrow registry. Due to the lack of a match, approximately 70% of all patients needing stem cell and bone marrow transplants must find a donor who is outside of their family. And such is the case now [...]

15 05, 2016

Suffering for Christ’s Sake: Inside-Out Habits with Dr. Tom Pace for May 15, 2016

Robert Elliott2017-03-28T14:57:25-05:00May 15th, 2016|All blogs, Inside-Out with Dr. Tom Pace|0 Comments

We pray. We study the Bible. We make friends. We tell our stories. We give ourselves away in generosity and service. WE PRAY: A PERSONAL PRAYER Come, Holy Spirit! God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – I long for you to come and fill me, fill your whole church, with your power. I read how on the day of Pentecost, your Holy Spirit fell upon those ordinary people, and they were transformed. They spoke in other tongues, that people of every race and tribe might know your love. They worked miracles that could not be accomplished by their own [...]

8 05, 2016

So God Made A Mother
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So God Made A Mother

Robert Elliott2017-03-28T14:57:27-05:00May 8th, 2016|All blogs, We Tell Our Stories|0 Comments

So God Made a Mother Inspired by Paul Harvey’s 1978 ‘So God Made a Farmer’ Speech And on the sixth day, God looked down on Adam in his planned paradise and said, “I need a nurturer.” So God made a mother. God said, “I need someone who feels deeply and loves fiercely, whose tears flow just as abundantly as their laughter, whose heart is as warm as their ability to guide and set limits is strong. I need someone whose influence on those that they nurture is eternal.” So God made a mother. God said “I need someone who [...]

8 05, 2016

Slow Down: Inside-Out Habits with Dr. Tom Pace for May 8, 2016

Robert Elliott2017-03-28T14:57:29-05:00May 8th, 2016|All blogs, Inside-Out with Dr. Tom Pace|0 Comments

We pray. We study the Bible. We make friends. We tell our stories. We give ourselves away in generosity and service. WE PRAY: A PERSONAL PRAYER God of Love, I am in awe of the shower of relationships you have sent my way. I am surrounded by an amazing family, a wonderful group of friends, teammates who share my passions, and a congregation of people who love and support me. I confess, O God, that even with all of these wonderful and amazing relationships, sometimes I seal myself off from the love of those folks you send my way. Sometimes, I [...]

1 05, 2016

Heart Transformations: Inside-Out Habits with Dr. Tom Pace for May 1, 2016

Robert Elliott2017-03-28T14:57:30-05:00May 1st, 2016|All blogs, Inside-Out with Dr. Tom Pace|0 Comments

We pray. We study the Bible. We make friends. We tell our stories. We give ourselves away in generosity and service. WE PRAY: A PERSONAL PRAYER Dear God, You know that I want to be successful, not so much in terms of money or prestige or power, but I want to make a difference in the world. I want to reach my potential, to be used by you to do something that matters. And yet, you call me not so much to be successful, but to be faithful. You call me not so much to do what is effective, [...]

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