Hixon Frank – Green Acres Baptist Church https://www.gabc.org A Basic Church Website by The Church Co Thu, 04 Jan 2024 22:01:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.2 https://thechurchco-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/sites/3144/2022/02/cropped-Profile-Pic-32x32.png Hixon Frank – Green Acres Baptist Church https://www.gabc.org 32 32 A Note from Hixon Frank https://www.gabc.org/2023/12/a-note-from-hixon-frank-2/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:03:27 +0000 https://www.gabc.org/?p=17176 Well, it’s over. Another Christmas season is “in the books.” Maybe it was a great Christmas Celebration and you didn’t want it to be over.  Maybe it was your first Christmas after the loss of a loved one. Maybe your blended family didn’t “blend” like you had hoped… or you were alone… or you allowed […]]]>

Well, it’s over.

Another Christmas season is “in the books.” Maybe it was a great Christmas Celebration and you didn’t want it to be over.  Maybe it was your first Christmas after the loss of a loved one. Maybe your blended family didn’t “blend” like you had hoped… or you were alone… or you allowed yourself to miss it in your hurried attempt to make it perfect… or…or…or!

However you look at it, Christmas 2023 is over and a brand new year is right in front of us. Usually, I play the role of cheerleader or “hype-man” with these kinds of end-of-the-year articles. And that would probably be a good direction to go this year…

 But instead…

A couple of weeks ago, as I drove home after church, I was listening to one of my favorite XM channels, 60’s GOLD! It’s my “unwind station” and usually involves songs I loved from my early childhood (very very early childhood 😉 This particular night, The Byrds 1965 song called, “Turn, Turn, Turn” echoed through my old truck and struck me differently than it had the hundreds of times I had heard it before.

As you may recall, the song is a direct quote from the 3rd chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes. In fact, Peter Seeger, the songwriter, only added 6 extra unique words to the more than 150 words in the song.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (KJV)

3 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant,

and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

Beloved, life is fleeting. We will go through difficulties, victories, celebrations and pain. And life will move from season to season. From time to time.

 

Matthew Henry said it well,

“Those things which to us seem most casual and contingent are, in the counsel and foreknowledge of God, punctually determined, and the very hour of them is fixed, and can neither be anticipated nor adjourned a moment.”

In 2024, each of us will have “a time.” It may be a time to heal, or to laugh or to dance or to embrace. It may also be a time to weep, or to mourn or to lose. We simply don’t know.

But we do know this. The God who structures our days will walk beside us every step of the way (Matt 28:20). He will comfort when needed (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).  He will discipline when required (Hebrews 12:5-9). He is the friend who sticks “closer than a brother” (Prov 18:24). He will forgive (1 John 1:9), heal (James 5:15), soften (Rom 9:18), and affect change (Ps 37:4). He can bring the prodigal home and restore your marriage. He can soften your children towards you and give you hope. He can do all of these things.

But make no mistake, you will have “a time” in 2024.  How will you respond? How will you embrace the “time”?

As we step gently into a new year, please know that Pastor Michael and the rest of the GABC Tyler, GABC Flint and GABC en Español staffs pray for you often!

We are looking forward to what God has for you in 2024 and, if you will allow us, we will be right there with you and have “a time” together!

Blessings,

Hixon

]]> A Note from Hixon Frank https://www.gabc.org/2023/07/a-note-from-hixon-frank/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 06:00:50 +0000 https://www.gabc.org/?p=7038 Hey Church! Not everyone who reads this article is married. Some are single, some divorced, some widowed, and some have no interest in being married at all. Yet, a good understanding of marriage is needed by all of us as we grow in our faith because marriage is intended to be a reflection of God’s […]]]>

Hey Church!

Not everyone who reads this article is married. Some are single, some divorced, some widowed, and some have no interest in being married at all. Yet, a good understanding of marriage is needed by all of us as we grow in our faith because marriage is intended to be a reflection of God’s relationship with us (Ephesians 5). Over the next several months you will notice an increase in the amount of time GABC dedicates to a proper and helpful understanding of marriages through Bible Studies, special classes, and even a marriage event in the spring because we recognize the value of cultivating a right grasp on the concept of the church as Christ’s bride.

 This week’s article is intended to be a reminder of the importance of our words in marriage through the different ways we communicate with our spouse.

Any good counselor, pastor, or teacher will tell you that a couple needs to learn how to communicate with each other. We all know it to be true! But what exactly does that mean? As I have been re-reading Gary Chapman’s book Covenant Marriage (B/H 1992), I realize that I communicate like a man (through small words and guttural sounds), while my wife communicates like a woman (using a lot of words and details). So how are we supposed to communicate with each other? I’m glad you asked…

Here are 5 easy ways to talk to your spouse:

  1. PLEASANTRIES– “Do you know I treat you at least as well as my co-workers?”

Usually these words come out of our mouths with little to no thought when we are dating/courting. But after time, many couples forget to treat their spouse – dare I say it – courteously. While we are kind to the barista, the clerk, and the person we pass in the hallway at work, we often overlook the need to extend that same kindness to our spouse as we grow more comfortable and flippant with the words we use. Kindness and being pleasant can “grease the wheels of your marriage.” It isn’t difficult, and there is no risk involved. Just say it…

  1. REPORTER TALK– “Do you know what happened?”
    All of the “moving parts” to your life, at the very least the big ones, need to be communicated to your spouse. “The life you share has to be shared.” Some examples…

“I’ll pick up Sydney from school if you can take Sarah-Clare to practice.”
“The game is at 4pm, but we have to be there early.”
“I’m going to be late for dinner”
“Your mom called.”
“The dog ran off, but the neighbor found it.”

“Ginny got a great report from her doctor.”

“I was in a fender bender but doing fine”
etc…

Sometimes the success of marriage and parenting hinges on just the little details of life.

  1. INTELLECTUAL TALK –“Do you know what I think?”

Sharing opinions, judgements, and interpretations about whatever the subject happens to be involves some risk. We are letting our spouse in on how we process the information we receive. When you share your opinion, there is a chance that your spouse will disagree with you. That, in and of itself, isn’t a problem. In fact, it is to be welcomed. But not every marriage handles disagreement very well… this is THE RISK, as well as a gauge by which you can determine the health of your marriage.

Some couples don’t spend tons of time on this level because they don’t like their ideas questioned or challenged.

  1. EMOTIONAL TALK– “Do you know how I feel?”
    Getting a little riskier. If there is one thing men and women clash over, it is the emotional impact of different things in our lives. While men and women have the same emotions, they are expressed differently and applied to different situations.
    Men get mad, happy, glad, angry, nostalgic, protective, wounded, etc… just like women.
  • They said something early on in marriage, and she hasn’t recovered from it.
  • She set limits on what could be discussed because of poor self-esteem, insecurity, or just plain old stubbornness.
  • He shuts down when it gets emotional because he can’t keep up with her… and the list goes on…

Many couples rarely communicate on this level because they fear their emotions won’t be accepted.

  1. LOVING TRUTH TALK – “Do you know I love you enough to share my hopes, dreams, feelings and thoughts with you?”

This is the Apex of communication. It allows you to speak the truth in love… it allows you to be fully known and, ideally, fully loved. It is honest but not condemning, open but not demanding.

So much is wrapped it this level including:

  • We seek to understand our spouse’s thoughts, desires, emotions, etc…
  • We look for ways to grow together despite our differences.
  • We must ACCEPT our spouse… they must accept their past.
  • We must accept their personality.
  • We must accept their wounds.

ALL of these levels of communication are important. Spouses should flow freely between the different levels. It takes active work on both sides, but it is awesome when you and your spouse are communicating on all levels.

In the same way that spouses communicate, these five levels should also inform the way we talk to God. God is the bridegroom, and we as the church are His bride; our conversation with Him should reflect our understanding of a right relationship with Christ. We should be respectful in the way we talk to the Lord about our lives, our thoughts, our feelings, and our vulnerabilities, recognizing that prayer is an ongoing conversation with God.

 

Hope this is helpful,

Hixon

 

ALSO:

Senior Adult Revival and Lunch on August 7-9 at 10:00 am in the CrossWalk Conference Center. Dr. Jim Henry (retired pastor from FBC Orlando) is the preacher and Dallas Holm is the Worship Leader for the week. Lunch ($5) is offered each day after the service. An offering will be taken to support Mission:Dignity. The revival is open to all. Reservations are required for lunch www.gabc.org/senior-adults.

]]> The Doxology of the Christian Life | Jude https://www.gabc.org/episode/the-doxology-of-the-christian-life-jude/ Sun, 18 Jun 2023 17:33:03 +0000 https://www.gabc.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15589 CONNECT AT GREEN ACRES Are you new or want to know more about Green Acres? Click here: www.gabc.org/connect Want to give your life to Jesus Christ? Click here: www.gabc.org/connect Do you have a prayer request? Click here: www.gabc.org/prayer Want to give to Green Acres? Click here: www.gabc.org/give FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GABCTyler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabc_tyler/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/greenacresbaptistchurch]]>

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]]> WEBS: The Names of God – El Elyon https://www.gabc.org/episode/webs-the-names-of-god-el-elyon/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:33:55 +0000 https://www.gabc.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=13994 👋Welcome to Wednesday Evening Bible Study! We’re so glad you’re here! CONNECT AT GREEN ACRES Are you new or want to know more about Green Acres? Click here: www.gabc.org/connect Want to give your life to Jesus Christ? Click here: www.gabc.org/connect Do you have a prayer request? Click here: www.gabc.org/prayer Want to give to Green Acres? […]]]>

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]]> Gratitude: Being Thankful in the Highs AND Lows https://www.gabc.org/episode/gratitude-being-thankful-in-the-highs-and-lows/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:38:47 +0000 https://www.gabc.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=13175 Happy Thanksgiving! It is easy to be grateful in the highs but not so much when you’re in the lows! This week, Michael and Hixon discuss how you can be grateful through all the ups and downs of life! What are you grateful for? Let us know in the comments! We pray that you have […]]]>

Happy Thanksgiving! It is easy to be grateful in the highs but not so much when you’re in the lows! This week, Michael and Hixon discuss how you can be grateful through all the ups and downs of life! What are you grateful for? Let us know in the comments! We pray that you have an incredible Thanksgiving Day! Do you have a topic that you would like to hear about on the CGM Podcast?

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]]> Anchored in Perseverance | Anchored https://www.gabc.org/episode/anchored-in-perseverance-anchored/ Sun, 16 Oct 2022 13:25:26 +0000 https://www.gabc.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=12576   CONNECT AT GREEN ACRES Are you new or want to know more about Green Acres? Click here: www.gabc.org/connect Want to give your life to Jesus Christ? Click here: www.gabc.org/connect Do you have a prayer request? Click here: www.gabc.org/prayer Want to give to Green Acres? Click here: www.gabc.org/give FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GABCTyler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabc_tyler/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/greenacresbaptistchurch]]>

 

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]]> Discipleship Matters https://www.gabc.org/episode/discipleship-matters/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 06:58:36 +0000 https://www.gabc.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=12508 WE ARE BACK! We are so excited to be back with Season 2 of the Connect Grow Multiply Podcast! This week we are kicking off our mini-series, “Discipleship Matters”! Throughout this series, we will look at how disciple matters in the community, church planting, your marriage, and your family. Like, subscribe, and share! CONNECT AT […]]]>

WE ARE BACK! We are so excited to be back with Season 2 of the Connect Grow Multiply Podcast! This week we are kicking off our mini-series, “Discipleship Matters”! Throughout this series, we will look at how disciple matters in the community, church planting, your marriage, and your family.

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]]> WEBS: The Names of Jesus – King of Kings https://www.gabc.org/episode/webs-the-names-of-jesus-king-of-kings/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:17:13 +0000 https://www.gabc.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=12000 👋Welcome to Wednesday Evening Bible Study! We’re so glad you’re here! CONNECT AT GREEN ACRES Are you new or want to know more about Green Acres? Click here: www.gabc.org/connect Want to give your life to Jesus Christ? Click here: www.gabc.org/connect Do you have a prayer request? Click here: www.gabc.org/prayer Want to give to Green Acres? […]]]>

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]]> The Faith of Joseph | Epic Faith https://www.gabc.org/episode/the-faith-of-joseph-epic-faith/ Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:49:04 +0000 https://www.gabc.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=11431 Have you ever found yourself in a season where despite your best efforts to pray, to cling to your faith, things just seem to keep falling apart? In this message, we look at the man named Joseph and study how he forgave others who did him wrong and how he had an Epic Faith! CONNECT […]]]>

Have you ever found yourself in a season where despite your best efforts to pray, to cling to your faith, things just seem to keep falling apart? In this message, we look at the man named Joseph and study how he forgave others who did him wrong and how he had an Epic Faith!

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]]> True Worship https://www.gabc.org/episode/true-worship/ Sun, 01 May 2022 13:02:52 +0000 https://www.gabc.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=10371 What have you turned into an idol in your life? Your job? Your possessions? Your spouse? Your income?  Exodus 20:4-6 says, “Do not make an idol for yourself, whether in the shape of anything in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth. Do not bow in worship to […]]]>

What have you turned into an idol in your life? Your job? Your possessions? Your spouse? Your income?  Exodus 20:4-6 says, “Do not make an idol for yourself, whether in the shape of anything in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth. Do not bow in worship to them, and do not serve them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, bringing the consequences of the fathers’ iniquity on the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate me, but showing faithful love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commands.” Today we continue our study of the Ten Commandments and what God teaches about having idols in our lives.

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]]> WEBS: The Names of Jesus – Lord https://www.gabc.org/episode/webs-the-names-of-jesus-lord/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 23:18:12 +0000 https://www.gabc.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=8805 👋Welcome to Wednesday Evening Bible Study! We’re so glad you’re here! CONNECT AT GREEN ACRES Are you new or want to know more about Green Acres? Click here: www.gabc.org/connect Want to give your life to Jesus Christ? Click here: www.gabc.org/connect Do you have a prayer request? Click here: www.gabc.org/prayer Want to give to Green Acres? […]]]>

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]]> Hope For 100 https://www.gabc.org/episode/hope-for-100/ Sun, 28 Nov 2021 16:57:11 +0000 https://www.gabc.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=7929 Yesterday we highlighted our Hope For 100 Ministry here at Green Acres! Hope For 100 exists to glorify God by helping equip churches to fulfill the Biblical mandate of caring for the fatherless through adoption, foster care, and orphan care. If you would like to know more information about Hope For 100 and how you […]]]>

Yesterday we highlighted our Hope For 100 Ministry here at Green Acres! Hope For 100 exists to glorify God by helping equip churches to fulfill the Biblical mandate of caring for the fatherless through adoption, foster care, and orphan care.

If you would like to know more information about Hope For 100 and how you can get involved click here, https://thefosteringcollective.churchcenter.com/people/forms/316444

 

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]]> Ep #13 – A Conversation with Hixon Frank https://www.gabc.org/episode/ep-13-a-conversation-with-hixon-frank/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:46:01 +0000 https://www.gabc.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=7066 Meet Hixon Frank, our new Discipleship Pastor here at Green Acres! Tune into today’s episode to hear more from Hixon and about his heart for ministry and his heart for Green Acres!   VIDEO LINKS “United” – Pastor Michael CONNECT AT GREEN ACRES Are you new to Green Acres or would like more info about […]]]>

Meet Hixon Frank, our new Discipleship Pastor here at Green Acres! Tune into today’s episode to hear more from Hixon and about his heart for ministry and his heart for Green Acres!

 

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