Year: 2014

It’s crazy to think that I have been the Youth & Worship Pastor at South for 15 months now!  It is such a blessing and privilege to serve in this capacity and be a part of the work that God is doing here.  More specifically, it has been an indescribable blessing and honor to be...

In light of all that has been happening the last few days in Ferguson, Missouri, I came across the following article that I believe would be a good a read for all of us as we seek to have a proper response to everything. The author of the article is Dr. Eric Mason, who is founder...

I know what you are thinking…..you’re ticked!  You’re sayin’ “How did I miss the previous 345 Easy Evangelism Ideas?”, right?  “Am I really so busy doing the important things in my life that I haven’t kept up with my on-line social media responsibilities?”  Well, relax.  This was simply my shameless use of worldly marketing techniques...

I was reminded again this week of the importance and power of prayer in my life. On Monday morning, during my time of talking with God, I asked Him if He would grant me an opportunity to share the message the Gospel with someone (a request I need to be asking of God much more...

While it is sad to see summer leave us, I do look forward to the start-up of many of our ministries that we put on hold throughout the summer. With the start-up comes a fresh bit of excitement and energy that I just love. I hope you are planning on taking advantage of some of...

I have to admit that even though I hate to see summer draw to a close, I’m looking forward to what lies ahead in the very near future.  What is it, you ask?  The crisp fall air?  The beautiful, changing colors of the leaves?  Cider and fresh doughnuts at the orchard?  Yes, all those things...

Yesterday, at 3:30pm – I got a disturbing call from my wife, Kim:  “Honey, there’s water coming through the basement ceiling tiles!”  Seriously?  I had my day planned and my evening dedicated to other non-crisis type, sort of relaxing, “I need some alone time” type stuff.  And now THIS?  8 hours later and 2 trips...

All across our nation this past week, we celebrated “Independence Day”.  This year was the first year I got to celebrate with my son.  We did our “usual” 4th of July weekend activities by going up north, hanging out by the pool, spending time with friends and family, eating TONS of food, and watching fireworks. ...

As a pastor attempting to do the work of the ministry in the world today, there are a lot of things that concern me. Some of these concerns are stronger than others. Some keep me awake at night. Some force me to my knees in prayer. Some concerns that I at one time thought were...

In Luke 22, they don’t know it, but the disciples are with Jesus for a final meal.  In less than 24 hours, Jesus will be dead and their world rocked to the core.  Jesus knew that in a few hours, Peter would deny knowing Him – not just once, but 3 times!  Then, he said...