Christmas Memories & New Traditions

OK, it’s like 5:30 A.M. and I can’t seem to fall asleep.  Not sure why, but I’m going to just have fun and share some Christmas memories with you.
First off, grew up in a small town that never had Christmas Eve services, so when I started to Pastor and church’s had Christmas Eve services, I [...]

Yesterday & Da Bears

I felt like I ran all over the place yesterday, tying up lose ends for Christmas eve.
Picked up light bulbs, microphones, lighting boards, dimmer packs. Some stores had what Epic needed for Christmas eve, and others didn’t, but oh well, it worked out in the long run. Went non-stop from 8:00 – 4:30, [...]

Jesus & His Daddy

The below insight is from Patrick Morley. I loved the insight & just wanted to post if for you. To read more from Patrick Morley go to click

Every Little Boy Needs a Daddy—Even Jesus
Mary was pregnant and all Joseph knew was, “It isn’t mine.” Joseph decided to divorce Mary (in Hebrew culture, engagement [...]

Relationships & The White Elephant

Yep, Christmas is here!  I mean, how can you get nearly 6 in of snow in Vegas, and not be in the Christmas mood?  From where I come from, the snow has been awesome.  To all my WI friends, I know that is arguable!:)
At church yesterday, we had family members visiting from Vegas, as well [...]

I believe!!!

I believe!!!
Lee Coate – Vintage!!!

David & The Pitbull

I’m absolutely sure if you’re reading this right now, that you know the story of David & Goliath? You know the one, where one stone, flung by a shepherd boy named David, was planted in the forehead of a gigantor dude named Goliath. Pretty simple! A giant man mocks God & God’s [...]

Monday Hangover

If you’re a pastor, a Monday hangover is nothing new to you.  It’s when you come off of Sunday services, in which you put your heart & soul into making Sunday an environment in which people can come and experience life change.  I typically build up all week for Sunday, and then try as best [...]

School Christmas Program

Pride & the Culture of Self

Just finished reading an article by Chuck Coleson, former aid to President Nixon and founder of Prison Fellowship.  He shared some insights on the current Illinois Governor, Rod Blagojevich’s scandal that has rippled through pages of the press this last week.   Coleson can empathize with the Governor, because he himself was convicted of obstruction of [...]

To All My Santa Loving Friends:)

For all of you Santa loving fanatics, you know who you are! You ever seen “Monster’s Inc?” Did you ever think that just maybe, just maybe, Santa might not be all he’s cracked up to be? Well, it turns out, I was right! Now……..all of this Santa madness could change [...]