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A Good Word: Speak Life Over Bartlesville
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Speak Life Over Bartlesville! Residents Can Lift Up Others & the Community with Words
by Matt Clark, Youth Pastor at City Church
I grew up in Texas. When most of you read that, your response is to yell, “BOOMER SOONER!”
Because I was born and raised in Dallas I say, “HOOK EM!”
That being said, I have lived in Oklahoma for 10 years now and it’s growing on me, especially Bartlesville. This town has an effect on people. It is a small town with a “big town” feel.
I did not grow up here, but I am a Bruin. I have never played one football game, basketball game, or even stepped on a field to play baseball, but for some reason I love the rivalry between the other area towns! We have not been on the winning side of these sports in the past few years, but I think that’s what intrigues me about Bartlesville. MATT CLARK
The potential in this town is unreal. I see the passion from parents whose kids are out there doing their best to change the culture. There is passion here to win. It may not seem that way now, but there is a desire to see our teams go to the next level.
This desire covers even more than just sports. There are so many passionate small businesses owners that stand up to big business, and hold their own. My favorite restaurant in this town is a mom and pop place. From the looks of it, I am not the only one who thinks that.
From my latest Google search, there are — give or take — 130 churches in Bartlesville. Passionate people who love Jesus are doing whatever it takes to show everyone God’s love!
Even with all the good things happening in Bartlesville, there is one thing I would change ... well, maybe not a thing but rather a mindset. That mindset is, “that's pretty good ... for Bartlesville.”
That statement is a gut punch to all the passionate people in this town who sacrifice time and effort to make this city into everything it could be. I believe Bartlesville has the opportunity to be the next big thing in Oklahoma!
There is a ton of history here, but that doesn’t mean the story is over. If anything, Bartlesville is just beginning. The possibilities are endless!!!
I challenge anyone who reads this article to never say anything negative towards this town, but instead speak life. I fully believe in God and his son Jesus. If you don’t believe that, it’s fine. But I encourage you to take this scripture to heart:
Ephesians 4:29(AMP) Do not let unwholesome (foul, profane, worthless, vulgar) words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear (you speak).
When you refer to Bartlesville, only use words that build this town up. Think about the impact that will have! Your words have the potential to give life to our town like it has never known and built it up for others to see.
When that happens, people will be drawn to what is happening here! When a new business moves into town, I welcome it. When someone starts their own business, I cheer them on. This town has so much upside potential. I welcome growth; I welcome innovative new ideas.
That means this town I love is growing, and just like a proud parent watching their children grow, we should be proud that our town is growing.
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