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Manifestations of Pride by Stuart Scott As we have said, pride is blinding. This fact is why it is often difficult to see pride in ourselves, and yet so easy to see it in others. Here is a sample list of pride manifestations that can easily clear away the smoke of any self-righteousness. 1. Complaining...

I can’t believe it, but I am quickly approaching the end of my fifth year of ministry here at South. During these past five years there are have been so many different blessings for me in the ministry. One of the most recent for sure is our Easter Sunday services that we had a couple...

This past weekend we celebrated the greatest weekend in the history of the world—the weekend that Jesus Christ gave His life for us and paid the price for our sins on the cross and then rose victoriously from the grave!  We had a great time celebrating Christ’s death at our special “Good Friday” service at...

For those of you who know me well, you know that I love this time of year!  Part of my excitement ties in to the fact that winter is officially over!  Another reason I anticipate flipping the calendar is the hope that accompanies spring.   What do I love about spring?

This coming week we are beginning a new message series on the book of Acts entitled, “Bold Faith.” As we study this book together, one of the things that must be understood if we are going to receive the challenge the book is meant to give us today in the 21st century is the difference...

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...