Hi, this is Joel in Victoria. Thanks for listening to our podcast and thanks for supporting the ministry.

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These are the finest people in all of Houston, Texas, right here at Lakewood.

But I promise you, we will make you feel right at home.

I like to start with something funny and I heard about this older lady.

She came to church one Sunday morning and a friendly usher met her at the back door and asked her where she wanted to sit.

She said, I want to sit on the very front row.

He said, oh, no, man, you don't want to sit there.

Our pastor is very boring. He'll put you to sleep. Let me find you another seat.

She looked appalled. She said, sir, do you know who I am?

He said, no, man. She said, I am the pastor's mother.

He hung his head in embarrassment. He finally looked up and said, man, do you know who I am?

She said, no, he said, thank God.

Say it like you mean it. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am.

I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do.

Today I will be taught the word of God. I boldly confess.

My mind is alert. My heart is receptive. I will never be the same in Jesus' name.

God bless you.

I want to talk to you today about recognizing God's goodness.

When you look back over your life, you can see the faithfulness of God.

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