Entries by Patrick McLaughlin

Stand- Pt. 4

Pastor Ryan 5 minute read   I’ve seen too many people walk away from their faith when times get rough. I don’t want that to be you.    Gideon’s story is a powerful reminder that you can stand strong in our faith, even when your resources are limited and the odds seem insurmountable. Through Gideon’s […]

Stand- Pt. 3

Pastor Ryan 5 minute read   It’s essential that we live a life of faith because when we do not stay close to God, we slip further away.  There is no standing still.  This applies to us as individuals and as a nation. Today, we are going to start with a man named Gideon, in […]

Stand- Pt. 2

Gordon Banks 5 minute read   It’s great to be talking with all my friends at Create. For those who don’t know me, I played football for the Dallas Cowboys for a while before God brought me into the ministry of building His Kingdom. I also am an old friend of Pastor Ryan and serve […]

Stand- Pt. 1

Ryan Binkley 5 minute read   Imagine you walk into work on Monday and your boss asks you to set a million people free from slavery, then escape to the coast where you most certainly will be caught and killed. Welcome to the world of Moses. God asked him to take a stand for freedom […]

God Encounters: Easter

Ryan Binkley 5 minute read There’s something that’s been on my heart this season.    Beyond the egg drop, the Easter choirs, or the Sunday celebrations, there’s something I want everyone who calls Create Church their home to do this week. I want us to reflect on the depth of what Easter really means.  When […]

God Encounters: Jesus’ Final Prayer

Ryan Binkley 5 minute read   This week is one of my favorite times of the year. Except for maybe Christmas, this is the time of year when people are most open to hearing the Gospel, and to accepting an invitation to church. The Passion Week (as it’s called) marks Jesus’ last week before His death on […]

The Anatomy of Pride: A Tale of Three Sisters

Ryan Binkley 4 minute read   I’ve definitely had my share of prideful moments, frankly speaking, who hasn’t? Pride is one sin that’s near and close to us at all times, and we need to be on the lookout for it so it does not creep in. The sin of pride has three younger sisters, […]

Top 7 things to Know

(When Looking for a Church Home) Ryan Binkley 5 minute read   As soon as people find out I’m a pastor,they ask me, “What’s your church like?” But they’re asking the wrong question. What’s my church like? Well, my church is like Regi, Tim, Jennifer, Banks, Ellie, and, well –  you. My church is the […]

God Encounters Pt. 1

Seven Reasons Why God’s Voice Can be Distant Ryan Binkley 5 minute read   Even as Christians, we all experience major transitions in our lives, whether it’s a new job, a new relationship, or a significant loss. I’ve shared many times about my transition back to Dallas following the loss of my brother. It was […]

Change Your World Pt. 6

Bob Beaudine 4 minute read   In a transactional world, it is all about knowing the right things to get ahead. I want to give you two quotes to help you not only get ahead in this transactional world, but also to help you live a transformational life.  The first  quote is kind of a […]