12-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY August 7th! Mark it down! Get off work! Cancel the trip! Do whatever you’ve got to do to be at Southern Hills Baptist Church on the first Sunday in August! This is going to be a HUGE celebration of Jesus Christ and all that He’s done in our lives and in our church. Super Summer Sunday presented by Kidopolis Get the kids … Continue reading A Huge Celebration
Children simply grow up too quickly. Heather and I were out to dinner in January on a date night when the subject matter of children naturally arose. Scarlett’s humor, Savannah’s sensitivity, and Jonathan’s recent growth spurt were the topics at hand when we were suddenly struck by terrible thought. Jonathan is growing up. We quickly began to do the math and realized that we only … Continue reading Family Time
It’s that time again! On May 1st we will be adding yet another service time to our weekend schedule! This will allow us to offer a total of 5 worship services every Sunday in which our community may participate. At 8:00am, 9:45am, 11:30am, 1:15pm, & 6:00pm people from around Las Vegas will be gathering together to worship His name, study His Word, and fellowship with … Continue reading Going to Multiple Services
Jesus terrified the disciples. At least, I would have been terrified while listening to Jesus’ grim predictions of the future. There they sat atop of the Mount of Olives overlooking the Temple while Jesus described in vivid detail impending wars, imminent persecutions, and global plagues. Yet in the midst of describing this terrible time Jesus gave the secret to enduring ministry and permanent achievement. He … Continue reading The Resilient Christian (3 secrets to long-lasting success)
(**Perhaps the most difficult aspect of pastoral ministry is watching people leave the church you pastor. Though people leave a church for a variety of reasons it always comes down to the same thing: The Great Shepherd is moving His sheep. After several recent conversations with friends who are experiencing this difficulty, I felt led to share what I’ve been learning over the past few … Continue reading When God Moves Them Away
I’ve heard it one too many times. “Why in the world would you want to raise your children in THAT city?” Well, today I thought I would answer that question. Though I am from Las Vegas I have traveled extensively. I have lived in other parts of this country and have visited all of the 50 states including Alaska and Hawaii. I have seen Canada, … Continue reading Las Vegas – Great Place to Raise Your Children
I guess I’m a foodie. Sure, I like food. But I don’t think that makes me a foodie. A foodie is one that likes a great variety of food and seeks out new and interesting food experiences. That’s me! I like trying new things. If you’re like me you might be interested in my list of Top Ten List of Best Places to eat in … Continue reading Top 10 Restaurants in Las Vegas (in my opinion)
I love the game! I love to be in the game and NOT on the sidelines watching the game. To begin with, you have to understand how much I love sundays. I look forward to this day all week long. Aside from my family time, my entire week is spent in preparation for sunday. I read, study, plan, write and practice my sermon. I put … Continue reading The Sunday I Got Benched
