Living Acts Church – Tyler

January 12th, 2010

Living Acts Church is located in Tyler, Texas by Toys ‘R’ US right next door to where Dance and Drill is. It is a church that is fairly new but with people that love the Lord Jesus. I have only been there two times so far, but I can honestly tell you that it was a blessing for me. You can tell right off the bat that the people there are friendly and very welcoming and enjoy having new people.

The pastor is great and speaks straight out of God’s word. He does not preach to please people but to please God. I have heard him say some things that I knew were hard things to hear but still he said it because he loves his congregation and wants his church to grow and mature in the knowledge and love God.

Here are some of the things that I heard and that really opened up my eyes and mind to new things and thoughts of who Christ is. They believe that the gospel that is set before us is good and it’s God’s words that decides the standard of right and wrong and is not what we think it should be. They believe that we are supposed to hate evil and love good and live a Spirit filled life so we can be the fragrance of the gospel.

There is so much more I could say but I won’t spoil the surprise of you going to their website or location to find out for yourself. I know that finding a church you like and suits your family is hard to find and by no means am I saying that this is the only church that God would have for you and your family. I am just allowing you to know my experience I have had with them so far.

I have visited several churches big and small and so far I loved what I have seen there. Besides the preaching being so good the worship is also great. It’s not big, just two people praising God. I don’t think it matters how many people you have up front the thing that matters is that they love the Lord and want to worship Him.

They also have a place where your children will be taken care of while you are in the church service. It is not a large church in Tyler at all but that is what I liked most about it. Like I said before there is only so much I could say about this church and the rest requires for you to check it out. I think the best suggestion is to go to their website and visit them on a Sunday morning for morning church service.

There website offers information regarding everything you might want to know about their church, their mission, their beliefs and much more. If you are looking for a place to call home you should visit this church and see if it is the place God will have you and your family join or at least visit for awhile until God shows you the next step.

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Don Juans in Tyler

January 8th, 2010

Mexican restaurants in Tyler are a lot like Churches in Tyler. Some prefer the mega churches, just like some choose the impersonal larger favs like Mercados or Jalapeño Tree. Well I no more prefer being one of a billion served than a billion saved. When it comes to Mexican or “Tex-Mex” food, why trust to a corporation what has been done better by grandmothers for centuries. Ok so that’s a bit nostalgic I admit, but Texas is blessed with some of the best cultural foods of any place in the world. This is why I visit restaurants like Don Juan’s. When I eat Mexican food in Tyler I want it taste like authentic Mexican / Texan food.

Don Juan’s is a local Tyler business with two locations; that serves the authentic food I expect to have in Texas. Their quesadillas and enchiladas are absolutely out of his world and their Chimichanga has to be the best in town. But everyone has their favorite menu item. And with an atmosphere as authentic as the food, it’s a great place to take out of town guests for a bit of local color.

Great cantaloupe juice!

So next time you’re tempted to follow the crowd to one of the mega Tex-Mex establishments, try something a bit more personal. Try Don Juan’s located at 1313 E. Erwin, or on the Square at 113 E Erwin, in Tyler.You’ll be glad you did.For a menu see their website at www.donjuantyler.com.

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Trinity Baptist Church of Tyler

October 15th, 2009

Well, it seems as though I’ve started writing on a class of East Texas institutions I have been hesitant to start writing on. Of course I’m referring to churches, but after writing about my own church and those of my family members I find that, as Wellington said, I’m in for a penny, in for a pound. My purpose is to make Tylerites aware of the local church traditions they have to choose from.

While I’m not a member of the Baptist church, I can certainly respect the faith and sincerity of many of my family and friends who are. Trinity Baptist Church has been a part of the Tyler community for many years and is located at 604 West 4th in Tyler. Doctrinally the church follows the teaching of the Baptist denomination. The church is full of sincere Bible believers who are reaching out to the Tyler community, and the world beyond. Trinity Baptist is involved with numerous local charities and missions organizations so they offer a variety of opportunities for members to plug into. The church has contemporary worship and offers a variety of Christian education classes for congregants of all ages.

The church building itself is beautiful. It offers enough classroom space for any number of events and classes, offered both by the church and the school who now shares the facility during the week. The staff is accommodating and helpful and is concerned about the needs of the congregation.

This past summer Trinity Baptist invited King’s Academy Christian School to share its wonderful facility. The church has been a huge blessing to this new area ministry in a way that has allowed it operate comfortably, and even expand. For anyone looking for a new church home with a preference for the Baptist tradition, I strongly recommend looking at Trinity. Their website is currently under construction, but for more information I suggest contacting their office at (903)593-3143. For more information on King’s Academy, see the Tyler Blog section of this site, and look for the titles “Something Different in Education,” and “Something Different at King’s Academy.” Also see the articles section and look for the title “Six- Man Football Returns to Tyler.”

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Chicken Express in Tyler

October 10th, 2009

It’s been said that if you want to start new business, or expand to a new town, find what’s already working there and do the same thing, only better. One of Tylerite’s favorite comfort foods (myself included), is fried chicken. There is definitely a crowded market for this southern favorite in Tyler Texas. In fact if you include Brookshire’s grocery, there are just about as many chicken joints as there are churches in this town. And like our churches, we all have our favorites. Of late I have become a devotee of one or Tyler’s newest chicken establishments.

Chicken Express was founded as late as 1988 in Benbrook Texas, and now operates more than a hundred franchises in four states. Each Tyler restaurant is independently owned and operated, thus insuring the local owners a greater stake in their own success. While the restaurant is technically considered fast food, the quality and taste far exceeds its competitors.

When comparing the food to places like KFC, the prices are slightly higher, but the chicken is juicier and more flavorful. The batter is lighter and crispier. When compared to Church’s Chicken, (who’s food I really like), C.E. is every bit as good but the stores are larger and cleaner, with more places to sit and relax.

My only criticism of Chicken Express is that the menu is relatively small. Don’t misunderstand, they do a few things and do them very well, but as someone who often finds it necessary to eat in my car or otherwise on the go, some kind of sandwich would be much more conducive to a busy on the go lifestyle. Fried chicken is not an easy meal to grab and go. But maybe that’s the point.

In spite of the small menu, I love this restaurant. Who needs national chains when you have a good Texas, company, local Tyler ownership, and classic southern fare? Next time you stop off for fried chicken, say, on your way home from church, give this new local business a try. I think you’ll find you have a new favorite chicken place. For the location nearest you, go to www.chickenexpress.com.

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