Olympians are amazing! They are like chocolate, superhero movies, and fast cars. It’s difficult not to be impressed by them. Could you imagine if the U.S. Olympic team traveled to Sochi or Rio de Janeiro and suddenly several of the athletes insisted they be allowed to participate in other events. The speed skater wants to be on the bobsled team. The sprinter wants become a … Continue reading Run Your Race
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
So, how did the Bible get made? From where did it come? I heard a comedian once say, “Christians are so funny. They believe that God wrote a book, threw it from heaven and somebody found it in a field.” Not only is this inaccurate and insulting, it’s also a bit naïve. As Christians we believe that God moved holy men to write specific things … Continue reading How We Got Our Bible
It’s been pretty exciting these past few years watching God guide this new church. From a handful of inexperienced Christians who simply had enough faith to step out and plant Southern Hills to over 650 passionate followers of Christ who now meet weekly for worship and Bible study, God continues to lead us step by step. We now know that God would have us build … Continue reading The Big Next Step
Idolatry is really a funny practice. Funny strange, not funny Ha Ha. If you take time to think about it… it’s pretty weird, right? The prophet Isaiah talked about this nearly 2700 years ago. Isaiah 44:8-17 Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any. They that make a graven image are all of them vanity…He heweth him down … Continue reading The Gods We Make
There are currently 2 major giving campaigns in progress at Southern Hills. The first is the “Tithing Challenge” that began on February 2nd. The second is the “Next Step Offering” that will occur on March 23rd. In this post I will help our members and regular attenders determine which giving campaign is right for them. This really can be a difficult call. In one corner … Continue reading Tithe Challenge vs. Next Step Offering
What do you see when you look in the mirror? STOP & THINK. How do you view our modern American culture? STOP & THINK. What is your first thought when you think of your spouse? STOP & THINK. When you think about God, what is He like? STOP & THINK. I’m currently in a sermon series entitled: PERSPECTIVE. We are exploring this proposition: How you … Continue reading Perspective Makes All The Difference
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)
