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Funny—Sad, But Funny

I was reading my Bible last night before getting ready for bed…and I came across a passage of Scripture that both made me want to…
Pastor P

Sunday Night Reflections

So it’s Sunday night… Usually I do a long post about some things in my mind…but tonight I am BRAIN DEAD!  I was about to…
Discipleship

I Was Fat, Now I’m Not—Part One

I have been paying a lot of attention to the issues that the church seems to be hyper focused on lately. Some are obsessed with music…
Random

To All Of Our Vets…THANK YOU!!!

Today is Memorial Day!!!  For many of us that means the lake, hot dogs and a really bad case of sunburn.  However, for so many people this…
Personal

Sunday Night’s Thoughts…

So here goes…and then I am going to bed! I didn’t speak today—but Brad Cooper, our high school pastor, did an incredible…
Ministry

What The Lord Has Been Showing Me…

I am on a journey through Scripture right now that is amazing. The Bible says in Hebrews 4:12 that it is living and active…and I…
Discipleship

Forgiveness

That very word stirs up emotions in all of us…doesn’t it? I remember in the 4th grade I got sent to the principals office to…
Personal

Top Ten Mistakes Church Planters/Pastors Make

#10 - Refusing To Dream Big   I hear TONS of excuses from pastors who say, “But I can’t do this and I can’t do that…
Church

A “Shout Out” To The Men I Serve With!

I once heard John Maxwell say, “Those closest to you will determine your level of success.” I am continually discovering the…
Church

Pursuing Dreams

What is it that you want?  OK…put THAT thought OUT of your mind… What is it that God wants you to want?  Is there a dream or…
Leadership

Seven Reminders For Effective Communication—Part Two

Continuing my post from Tuesday... #5 - Listen to God Someone once asked me about the amount of time I study and then said,…
Ministry

Jerry Falwell

My heart was both sad and excited today when I heard the news about the passing of Jerry Falwell...sad because he will be missed…and…