tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.comments2023-10-26T09:40:17.719-05:00Karl Barancik MinistriesKarlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542716584015721239noreply@blogger.comBlogger428125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-54422051046992227142023-10-26T09:40:17.719-05:002023-10-26T09:40:17.719-05:00As crazy as this sounds, I was Jim's cell part...As crazy as this sounds, I was Jim's cell partner on the Ferguson Unit in Midway, Texas. He wasn't there long but left a huge impression on me. After paroling from prison myself in '81, I returned to prison a second time within 60 of getting out and was sent to the Wynne Unit in Huntsville. Then one day I hear about a pastor visiting the church that Sunday named Jim Scalise. I went that Sunday to see if it was my old cell partner and sure enough, it was ! And he remembered me !! <br />Today, after more than 40 years, Jim came to mind and I Googled him to find out he's passed on. How sad. I would've liked to see him again. God Bless him and may he rest in peace till the Lord awakens him from his sleep.<br />Peace, my brother.Dwayne Komurkenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-40189663001647165582013-11-28T11:39:38.641-06:002013-11-28T11:39:38.641-06:00I am so thankful for you and Mrs."B", Pa...I am so thankful for you and Mrs."B", Pastor! Happy Thanksgiving! Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09681753660836945071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-10378651198785291912012-12-20T14:59:47.737-06:002012-12-20T14:59:47.737-06:00Amen Brother. Amen!Amen Brother. Amen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-70232473466864547482012-05-16T21:29:29.798-05:002012-05-16T21:29:29.798-05:00No limit faith, indeed!!No limit faith, indeed!!Gerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355005063119095095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-70912131693218131672012-01-22T20:33:14.398-06:002012-01-22T20:33:14.398-06:00I still miss you, Jim. You lived life big and sho...I still miss you, Jim. You lived life big and showed the rest of us how. Thank you for being faithful to the Lord and having courage to help so many.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-50906511966630896082011-12-22T15:05:44.833-06:002011-12-22T15:05:44.833-06:00It is a pleasure to serve. I am blessed to be a bl...It is a pleasure to serve. I am blessed to be a blessing. :)Gerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355005063119095095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-13284000651690824612011-12-22T15:05:01.198-06:002011-12-22T15:05:01.198-06:00Merry Christmas to you both! xoMerry Christmas to you both! xoGerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355005063119095095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-14675980131592250722011-12-21T18:25:16.548-06:002011-12-21T18:25:16.548-06:00It is a privilege to serve Christ with you and Kat...It is a privilege to serve Christ with you and Kathi and the wonderful people at Faith City. To God be the glory forever !<br />J & D PittsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-82532583563112762702011-08-11T10:11:02.807-05:002011-08-11T10:11:02.807-05:00Thank you, Pastor! I am decided!Thank you, Pastor! I am decided!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02012858646123167644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-49478078826060131842011-07-08T13:00:53.516-05:002011-07-08T13:00:53.516-05:00Thank you for taking the reigns on this subject an...Thank you for taking the reigns on this subject and run with it wholeheartedly! I cannot think of anyone better to do it! You've done an amazing job with the boys and it shows in how they love their wives and especially their children. Above and beyond that you didn't just stop with the boys, but you have reached beyond that to the next generation...the grand babies! Being a woman who never had that father/grandfather figure in her life it brings peace and healing to see Andrew and you love on, spend time with, nurture, pray for, guide and train the children up on a daily basis. So thank you for deciding to follow after God and train up your children in the way they should go, I am truly a blessed woman because of your decision to do so!<br />Love u Mucho Dad!<br />KristenKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08354671470156374135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-51312698005989001522011-07-01T12:28:07.923-05:002011-07-01T12:28:07.923-05:00Always an honor. Always challenging. Attending c...Always an honor. Always challenging. Attending can't help but make you a stronger man. Will the REAL MEN in AMERICA please stand up? Take a stand with us at Faith City and Fight Club. See you at the next one.Chris Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121142332295811555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-68457724849684680112011-07-01T12:14:13.529-05:002011-07-01T12:14:13.529-05:00Amen! I enjoy my time at Fight Club, it's grea...Amen! I enjoy my time at Fight Club, it's great to have the opportunity to really meet other men that come to church that I don't have the opportunity AT church to really talk to. I also love hearing other men talk about how the Word has helped them in their lives. As a semi-newly wed (3 years) I receive the wisdom from some of the old men bring with them! Why not learn from their mistakes and avoid some of the heartache! I encourage any man that hasn't made it out yet or hasn't joined us in awhile to come and see what your missing! Iron sharpens iron!Jeremy Baranciknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-88669947365651736482011-06-30T16:24:42.154-05:002011-06-30T16:24:42.154-05:00I am so blessed to have a great man of God who han...I am so blessed to have a great man of God who hangs out with other Godly men. Thanks for walking out your vision Pastor!!Gerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355005063119095095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-12283522183819494682011-06-28T13:20:47.102-05:002011-06-28T13:20:47.102-05:00It has been an honor to meet each month and grow i...It has been an honor to meet each month and grow in our spiritual walk. I love knowing I am not alone in my journey or my struggles. It is awesome to know i have a place to go and be surrounded in accountability and know I am getting Bible answers not just someone else's opinion. Thanks Men and Thanks Pastor B for making this happen and teaching us how to be better Godly Men and Godly Fathers. - ChrisChris Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121142332295811555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-9657028793572831592011-06-22T22:16:02.284-05:002011-06-22T22:16:02.284-05:00Awesome! There really is power in praise. Great p...Awesome! There really is power in praise. Great post. :)<br /><br />~TabTabitha Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019907765384844007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-87146671480966519522011-06-16T14:18:36.551-05:002011-06-16T14:18:36.551-05:00Whoo! Loved it Pastor, it is so empowering!Whoo! Loved it Pastor, it is so empowering!Chelsea Bukachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-87392651044852964432011-06-14T22:51:14.663-05:002011-06-14T22:51:14.663-05:00Just what the doctor ordered. Thank you, Pastor.Just what the doctor ordered. Thank you, Pastor.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02012858646123167644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-22781432100412568992011-05-25T19:16:19.461-05:002011-05-25T19:16:19.461-05:00Amen and Amen Pastor. What a great post. Learning ...Amen and Amen Pastor. What a great post. Learning and living these principles are the key to successful marriages. I'm blessed to be with Devin. I know God has done many works in our relationship. I think one of the biggest, was growing our compassion for each other. Marriage Covenant rocks!!Gerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355005063119095095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-46649448136082891492011-05-13T19:08:27.247-05:002011-05-13T19:08:27.247-05:00Awesome post Pastor and so very true. Devin and I ...Awesome post Pastor and so very true. Devin and I celebrate 15 years of marriage this month and we are more in love today than ever. I like that, love IS a verb! It has been hard work, fun work, JUST work, but also great work! Love the photo of the two of you. Much love and blessings. :)Gerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355005063119095095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-76477325146415496222011-04-23T08:42:02.920-05:002011-04-23T08:42:02.920-05:00Blessings to you Pastor!Blessings to you Pastor!Gerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355005063119095095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-45524216786733566922011-04-22T16:16:54.902-05:002011-04-22T16:16:54.902-05:00I am the most fortunate person alive - Jesus, Mich...I am the most fortunate person alive - Jesus, Michael Lusk, and Faith City Church. Wow. I'm blessed.Christina Luskhttp://christinalusk.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-65305128170219353882011-04-22T14:25:59.791-05:002011-04-22T14:25:59.791-05:00can't wait to celebrate the ressurection of ou...can't wait to celebrate the ressurection of our savior with my favorite people in the world! HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!Antoinette Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819760579858953608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-56195694224134702042011-04-17T14:08:48.566-05:002011-04-17T14:08:48.566-05:00This is so good. Ready to do it... and move forwar...This is so good. Ready to do it... and move forward! :)Tabitha Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019907765384844007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-91032948143398751802011-04-04T20:10:06.791-05:002011-04-04T20:10:06.791-05:00so great to be at the confirmation of the up and c...so great to be at the confirmation of the up and coming visions and to be privledged to be a part of this church!!Antoinette Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819760579858953608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481457817067058950.post-50370972268533213612011-03-24T11:59:46.617-05:002011-03-24T11:59:46.617-05:00We have grabbed ahold of this! I wanted to stand ...We have grabbed ahold of this! I wanted to stand up and shout on Sunday, like I was at the Superbowl. Great message, for sure! I ordered some ministry tools that the Lord had been talking to me about for a few years. Money, or something else had kept these things on the back-burner, but Sunday I decided to just do it! Can't even describe the great things that are happening around here! Awesome! Thanks, pastor. We appreciate you!Christina Luskhttp://christinalusk.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com