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Christmas Eve Mind Dump

Pretty sure that’s a first—to have a mind dump after Christmas Eve! But it was such an awesome night I had to download some of it! First things first—121 people bent the knee to Jesus Christ at all of our services! Go God!!! The first 2 services were packed and we saw a lot of […]

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Come One, Come All!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere! Maybe you’re like me and it’s your favorite time of year! All the decorations and lights—the giving and family times—awesome! But my favorite thing of all is the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!! Woooo Hoooo!!!! At Southbrook Weddington and Southbrook […]

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Sunday Evening Mind Dump

It’s been a real season of change for Southbrook and though I’m not one who hates change I know it can bring challenges galore. Nevertheless, God was on the move today at Southbrook If God is for you. Who can be against you? Really? Does that include Satan? Of course. Good crowds today—decent at the […]

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Twas the Night Before Christmas…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere! Maybe you’re like me and it’s your favorite time of year! All the decorations and lights—the giving and family times—awesome! But my favorite thing of all is the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!! Woooo Hoooo!!!! At Southbrook Weddington and Southbrook […]

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What Does God Want From Me?

Ever ask this question? My wife, Michelle, was sitting in her car early yesterday morning trying to catch some time with the Lord. She was actually reading her Bible, praying and singing praises to God when someone banged on her window. She had been enjoying her time with the Lord and specifically asking Him what […]

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Sunday Evening Mind Dump

Today was a very special day at SCC! I didn’t plan on ending the service with a time of prayer for those hurting but God did. And it was great to see people step forward and trust that the Lord could bring change into their lives! For some it happened immediately and emotions ran the gambit from […]

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Christmas is Almost Here!!

Last year we had the Gisswald Family Christmas Light Competition and it was great! We had three winners and gave away prizes at our Christmas Eve services. This year we want to expand the tradition. Oh, BTW, click here if you want to see last year’s deal. It was a lot of fun, a lot of […]

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The Dog Whisperer

Ever wonder how Cesar Millan does it? In case you don’t know who he is, click here. They call him the ‘dog whisperer.’ In short, that’s someone who can work magic with dogs in a gentile, almost mysterious way. There’s no beating, yelling or shocking the animals—instead, most of it’s done with quiet but stern commands […]

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Girl’s Only

Saturday night Nathan (my son) and I had a boy’s night out. We had to, there was waaaaaay too much estrogen in the house with my wife’s annual, Christmas ornament party. At first I wanted to stay and pretend to mingle once I saw all the delicious appetizers but soon talk of clothes, shopping and […]

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Sunday Evening Mind Dump

Probably one of my favorite songs of all time is, “Joy in the Journey,” by Michael Card. Here are the words:   There is a joy in the journey. There’s a light we can love on the way. There is a wonder and wildness to life. And freedom for those who obey.   And all […]

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