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Date Night

2008-01-28T14:32:00.001-08:00

Last night, for the first time in about 2 months or so, Christina and I got away for a "date night." First let me say, spending family time with us and Lil' is of utmost importance, but we also feel like spending some "us time" is also important. So, Grandma & Grandpa watched Lil' for the night and we went out on a date. Our first stop - Jimmy Buffet's Cheeseburger in Paradise.

It was good. Christina had the famous mini-Cheeseburgers and I had the wonderful Baja Burger, complete with Jalapenos and Salsa instead of Ketchup. I also had a Strawberry Lemonade (with real Strawberries, of course. I mean, Jimmy Buffet wouldn't have it any other way!)

And while we were there, we enjoyed the live music.

This guy was funny - and talented. He really knew his crowd too - all late 20somethings and early 30somethings.
He played 90's music! (with the exception of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'")
We heard songs from Blues Traveler, Tom Petty, Counting Crows, and The Violent Femmes. It was really cool. He had this big loop pedal that his mic and guitar were plugged into, so he would do drum loops with his mouth and sing backup to himself. It was very cool.

Then, because my wife loves me very much, we went to Circuit City. I just wanted to look around and she wanted to buy a cd. I'd tell you which cd it was, except that it was terrible & we're probably going to throw it away. It's not worth elaborating on...

Then, we went to the Kerasotes Theater and saw...

It was good. Entertainging, fun, and generally enjoyable. However, I must take issue with the movie's ending. SPOILER AHEAD!!!!

About two-thirds of the way through, Nick Cage and the crew began the entrance into this incredibly hidden cave to find the City of Gold. They have to go through many obstacles and clues to get through - you know, the classic "hanging from a cliff, about to drop" things. And they funally find it, but must escape. Under one of the Golden buildings, there's a tunnel that the water is flowing through - and long story short, they walk through it - about 20 feet, to daylight. So, the obvious thought is, why didn't they just come through that tunnel? And why hadn't anyone else found this "lost city" I mean, duh. So it was a serious with-holding of disbelief that helped me get through that part. And of course, there will be a third movie.

I'd say that we had a very fun time, and I look forward to next month's date night!

Tragedy

2007-08-30T13:19:00.000-07:00

Tragedy, it's a fact of life. That doesn't mean it's normal, pleasant, or even acceptable. It only means that it happens. But why? Why do bad things happen in this world? I can't tell you all how many times I've been asked that question - and how many times I've asked this question myself.

About 2 years or so ago, my wife and I suffered a miscarriage. Our child died in her womb. And even though it was early on in the pregnancy, we still felt as though we lost a child, because we did. My wife's mother just passed away this last Saturday. She was only 45. Bad things, terrible things happen in our lives. They do. It is painful. It isn't easy. Often times, it seems impossible to get through.

And the only thing I can say, and I don't mean to belittle any tragedy you or I or anyone has went through - is this: We live in a fallen world - a world that is drenched in sin & death. And even though God is in control (i'm confident he is), these terrible things still happen.

If you're reading this, and looking for an answer - I don't have one. I often wonder why God allows these terrible things to happen. But I know that he sees everything, and has a plan. I know that I can trust him. I know because his Word says so, and I believe it. I know that if I put Him first, he'll take care of everything. And I know that if I love him, he'll work ALL things out for good.

In the midst of tragedy, it often seems impossible to see God's hand. But keep looking. Keep praying. Keep serving, and keep loving Him.

Does that mean you shouldn't grieve? Not at all! You need to. I need to. We all need to. And it's ok to ask God those questions. "Why?" Why this, why that. But keep in mind, we may never know.

I may never know why God allowed our child to die before he was even born. But I do know that one day, I'll get to meet him, hold him, and kiss him. One day, in paradise, I'll get to be with him. And I know that until then, he's being taken care of.

The truth is, I still cry about that - and it was two years ago. But I know that God is in control. God sees the big picture, and he will never leave us or forsake us.

So, be strong - God strong. It's only by His strength that I can get through each and every day.

Blessings & Love,
Pastor Elgin

Who Matters Most?

2007-08-24T16:54:00.000-07:00

Let me as a question. Do you care what people think of you? If you're normal - you do. My flesh is always seeking approval of people. And I hate that. I keep hearing how people are or have been disappointed in me or you or whoever - and the buck stops here. It doesn't matter what people think of me! It doesn't matter what people think of you! It ONLY matters what GOD thinks of me! And everything I do from here on out - I do ONLY for the Lord. I'm sick of getting down on myself when I hear that so-and-so is dissapointed or aggrivated with me. If you're reading this, you may be thinking that I'm mad at people. I'm not. I'm mad at myself for letting myself be governed by what people think of me. I'm sick of working for the approval of men - and I shall do so no longer. Seem radical? Seem a bit angered or over-the-edge?

Read 1Thess. 2:4-6
⁴On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts. ⁵You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. ⁶We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else.

God's opinion is really the only one that matters. So, can I put my head to rest at night, knowing I've done everything for the Lord? That's the question. I do not any longer seek praise or compliments from people. I only seek approval from God.

Finally, I leave you all with another scripture.

Galations 1:10
Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

If I seek to please men, I am no longer a servant of Christ. I will not let that happen to me - don't you let that happen to you.

In Christ Alone,
Pastor Elgin

In the Word & In The World.

2007-08-21T17:39:00.000-07:00

*sigh* Times are tough. Times. Are. Tough. Trouble hits us left and right, and it is SO easy to get discouraged. I know - I've been there, as I'm sure most everyone has been. And if you haven't, just wait. :) Just a few Sundays ago, we had an evangelist by the name of Joshua Sullivan preach at our church - and boy was it incredible. There were many things that he said that really spoke to me, but one stood out more than others - and just today I was reminded of it when I read a blog that a wonderful Jesus-loving friend of mine wrote. I won't mention her name, because I didn't ask permission. But she reminded me of what he said - and it came and the best time, because - boy have I felt pretty junky today. Anyways, Joshua asked us if we were "enjoying the journey". By that, of course, he was referring to the journey of following Christ. And to be honest, sometimes I am, but sometimes I'm not.

I will second what my friend said in her blog - I hate when "Christians" act no different than non-Christians. And when I encounter people like that - it makes it hard to find unity in the body of Christ. I realize that we're all different, and none of us are perfect, but it still bugs me to no end!

And so I started thinking - how do I enjoy the journey - even when I sometimes don't enjoy the journeymen & journeywomen? I think there's really only one way. Hebrews 12:2 says "fix your eyes on Christ." And that's what we should do. We shouldn't look to have faith in each other, or our circumstances - but in Christ alone. And you know, when we do that, we'll fall so much in love with Him that our love will rub off on others - and it will really change our world! It will cause our journey to be the best it could ever be!

It really comes down to that. We've been studying the book of John at youth group for the last several (many) weeks. And this next week, we're studying John chapter 11 - and boy and I excited! As I read it over and over this week, I realized something. We always say we should be "In the world, but not of it." And that's good - but it's not enough to stop there. We - as Christians - should be in the WORD just as much as we're in the world! If not, we won't have the mind of Christ - no matter how many spiritual experiences or times of prayer we have. We must DIVE into God's Word so passionately that it permeates our very life & guides us in all we do.

Don't get me wrong - prayer & spiritual experiences are great and greatly needed. But God's Word is the basis of it all! It must be! As the psalmist, David, said in Psalm 119:11, "I have hidden your WORD in my heart that I might not sin against you."

So, have you hidden God's Word in your heart? Have you been taking a daily dose of The Bible? We need to!

Ever since I got back from national youth convention, I haven't left my Bible behind anywhere. I've been taking it with me wherever I go. And not just that - but READING it too! We need to get hooked up to the I.V. of God's Word! Let's be Word Junkies! Ok, that was corny. Sorry.

But seriously - that's what we need to do. And we don't just need to memorize it - or get it in our heads. It needs to make that 10 inch trip from our heads to our hearts! Let's not just quote the Word - let's live it!

So yes - I am (finally) enjoying the journey. Today - I can say that. Yesterday, I couldn't. But praise God, his grace is sufficient for me. I thank God that he's patient with all of us, and that he is supreme in my life.

Let's not just quote the Word - let's live it! TOGETHER!

-Pastor Elgin

Today

2007-08-21T08:57:00.001-07:00

NFAF Recap (Saturday Morning)

2007-08-11T06:26:00.001-07:00

So, I intended to update every day, but by the end of each day, I was too tired to think. That said, this year has been fantastic. The festivities aren't quite over though. We have one more service this afternoon where the entire General Council & the National Youth Convention will be worshiping together & veteran youth pastor, Jeanie Mayo will be speaking.

So, let's get to it - shall we? RESULTS: Aleda received a SUPERIOR rating for her vocal solo! Jordan received a SUPERIOR WITH HONORS rating for his short sermon! And Nichole received a SUPERIOR WITH HONORS rating for her digital photography entry! GREAT JOB YOU GUYS!

They really did a terrific job. It was so awesome to see them all participating in something they love, and I for one am really excited to see them continue to use the gifts God has given them!

I'll talk later about the worship services because right now, I don't have it in me!

-Elgin

Day One - NFAF/National Youth Convention

2007-08-08T05:06:00.000-07:00

It is now morning of day two (Wednesday) of our National Fine Arts/Youth Convention trip. When we first arrived to Indianapolis, we went to the hotel that PT had booked for us and realized that it wasn't even a 1 star. PT had no idea because he had AAA book it. It was a motel 6. I've stayed in a motel6 before and it wasn't bad at all. Well, I went into a room to check it out, and it was tiny. the two beds were almost pushed up against each other, and you could barely walk around them to go to the bathroom. Normally, I wouldn't care about the size at all. I mean, it's just a place to sleep. But because it was so small, we couldn't set up Lilian's bed. BIG PROBLEM. So, we decided to cancel that reservation (gutsy..) and go straight to the NFAF/NYC. We made it to registration fine & we participated in the opening service. It was all great. Really. Amazing. Then, when we left, we needed to find a hotel. So, as any youth pastor with a laptop would, we pulled into the nearest hotel parking lot we could find and STOLE THE INTERNET! lol. Then, on travelocity, (tried priceline and failed) we booked an Econolodge 2star hotel. J U N K Y. It was supposed to be good. But when we got there, they were like "We're out of rooms." And I said, "I already paid for it, and I have proof (showing them my laptop) of payment." So, they gave us the only open room, which was without a window curtain, shower curtain, and no hot water. And it doesn't look like it's been vaccumed in like 3 years. The toilet & sink were dirty. ......Anyways - praise God the beds were nice! And in the midst of all this bad stuff, we are still having a fantastic time! And that's what is important! Jordan preaches in just about 2 hours & Aleda doesn't sing until late this afternoon. Well, I'll keep you all posted. Oh yeah, and Nichole got her photography entered and we're gonna go look at it today. SEE YA!

-Elgin, Christina, & Nichole

Got joy?

2007-08-03T20:29:00.000-07:00

You need the joy of the Lord. Seriously. You do. No matter what comes your way - don't let anything steal your joy. Nehemiah 8:10 says "...the joy of the Lord is your strength." That is so true.

Just this last week, I came back from a great two weeks of camp. Upon arrival, I walked into more bad news than I could fathom - and I mean bad! Problems here, problems there. People mad, health issues, family issues, relationship issues, etc. But I made a conscious decision to not let it steal my joy. God gave me the strength to smile, to push on, and to really be happy. Not to just smile on the outside, but on the inside too!

It's so important that we don't neglect to spend time with the Lord. If we want his joy, we need to be like him. And the only way to do that is to be around him - a lot!

Don't be self-seeking either. There are too many people nowadays who push their own agenda while claiming it's of God. I've been guilty of that many times - and every time it ends in bitterness, rage, anger, malice, envy, and the like. It's not a road to travel by any means.

The Bible says in Matthew 6:33 " But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

In other words, if you don't like how things are going - don't simply try and change them yourself! Seek God first. Align yourself with his will. Gain his joy & understanding. Then tackle the issue at hand - by following God's leading.

This will truly help you (and the people you are in contact with) keep the JOY OF THE LORD!

In His Grip,
Pastor Elgin

Becoming Heroes

2007-04-06T17:36:00.000-07:00

It's been some time since my last blog. I apologize. I was told by a good friend to get my booty in gear and start writing again. So, here ya go.

For the last several weeks, I have been preaching through a series I called "Becoming Heroes." The theme comes from the hit TV show, "HEROES" which is on Monday Nights on NBC.

The catch phrase of the trailer for HEROES is this: "Ordinary people discovering extraordinary abilities in themselves."

Have you ever noticed that our culture seems to be looking for heroes? They are. They are looking for people to rise up, seize the moment, give them hope, and change the world. Maybe people won't admit it, but I'm positive that most everyone wants this world to change.

Everyone wants a hero.

The truth of the matter is, if you are a Christian, you ARE a hero - or at least you're supposed to be. God has called you to be extraordinary. God has called you to be a hero to this lost and dying world.

As disciples of Christ, we are part of the greatest, most extraordinary story ever told: The story of Redemption. We have been redeemed, we have been forgiven.

And you have a story that is like no other. Your story is 100% unique. Your story is extraordinary. Your story holds the extraordinary power to reach this world for Christ; it holds the power through the Holy Spirit to open up people’s eyes to see the Kingdom of Heaven.

And as Heroes, we need to tell people about Jesus. But let's be honest; have you ever tried to just go up to someone random and say, "Excuse me, do you know Jesus as your personal Savior?" It's awkward. And most times, you don't get the results you're hoping for (if you've ever done it in the first place). Normally, people will blow you off. There are those Christians who will take that response and say that those people are simply blinded to the truth. However, I would tend to disagree and say that some of the blame for their reaction falls directly on us.

Yes, telling people about Jesus is the greatest act of love we could do for someone. But the problem is - THEY DON'T KNOW THAT.

So, how can we help them to see that? If we really care about their eternal destination, how can we show them we care? Don't get me wrong. I'm not one of those "Let's just love them into the kingdom" kinda guys. Why? Because that doesn't work either. They MUST here the story of Christ and know that they are sinners and see the need to repent. But we must approach it differently.

If we really care about people's salvation, we must KNOW our story, LISTEN to their story, CARE about them, and BE GENUINE.

What has God done for you? What has he done in your life? Did he save you? What from? Has he ever interviened in your life? KNOW your story - and tell it!

Instead of simply telling people the story of Christ, we need to start by telling them the story of - us.

I think I'll stop their for now... More to come next week.

-elgin

Live love.

2006-09-06T08:51:00.000-07:00

Warning: The following not only applies to me, but to every Christian in the world. (but probably mainly me.)

I think that as a Christian, I've gotten too wrapped up in following the great commission that I've forgotten the great commandment(s). To love God and love each other. Now, a lot of Christians think that the way they show love to each other is by following the great commission. I don't think they're as related as we'd like to think. I think we need to love each other (and that, by the way, is how Jesus said the world would know that we're his disciples) by meeting physical and emotional needs. In following this command, we need to be Christ's hands and feet, reflecting his love through our action. And how do we do that? Not by preaching the gospel. We do that by serving others. Helping others. Blessing others. Pay for someone's gas - give someone flowers - ask if someone needs to talk - listen - mow someone's yard - rake the leaves - shovel snow ---you getting the idea? I sure am.

The day of simply preaching on the street corners is over. You heard me. It's over. Done. Finished. In past cultures, people were readily open to hear about spirituality. In fact, the further you go back, the more spirituality had to do with everyone's lives. Unfortunately, in our post-modern culture, this is not the case. Spirituality & life are viewed more like opposites than similar. So, it's our job to reconnect them. To again show the practicality of Jesus. How does Jesus help me with my bills? How does Jesus help with my marriage? How does Jesus help with my relationships? How does Jesus help with my job? How does Jesus help when I lose a loved one? These are all questions that the world is SCREAMING at us. It's time we answer. Live love. Be a part of the movement.

It's only after we do this that people will be willing to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And it's THEN that we share the good news.

It's time we let the Holy Spirit work through our actions and stop trying to force Him through our mouths.

He'll anoint our words when it's time. He knows when we're ready. And most of all, He knows when we're actually practicing what we preach!

In His Grip,
Pastor Elgin

NFAF Final Update - Saturday Evening

2006-08-12T20:58:00.000-07:00

Hey guys.

Wow, has it been a long week or what? I'm exhausted, as well as everyone else on the trip. We're in Tennessee right now, getting ready to hit the sack at a Comfort Inn. The trip was fantastic, Aleda did a super job, and we're all ready to come home to Marshall. Here are a few of the non-NFAF highlights from my wife & I:

-We went to Downtown Disney, ate at The Rainforest Cafe, and walked around and looked at shops.

-We went to City Walk at Universal Studios, ate at Hard Rock Cafe, and walked around.

-We went to the Kennedy Space Center, and toured the place - it was very cool.

-We went to "Medieval Times" dinner theater - probably one of the coolest places ever.

-We went to two beaches, Cocoa Beach, and Siesta Key. The sand at Siesta was like flour, white, very fine, very cool to the touch. But, the waves were much better at Cocoa.

Right now, that's about all I can think of. My brain is fried & I'm off to bed. See you all next week!

-Elgin

NFAF Update - Tuesday Evening

2006-08-08T16:49:00.000-07:00

Hey peeps!

Today was a very long - and great - day. Aleda sang at 3:56pm EST and did a wonderful - WONDERFUL - job! She received a "Superior" rating. She was one of over 500 girls singing for "Female Vocal Solo". We are all very proud of her and look forward to the SWEET Aleda music to come!!!! :) Well, that's all for now! We're going to go play some cards.

God Bless!
-Elgin

NFAF Update - Tuesday Morning

2006-08-08T05:45:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!
So, we've done a lot so far... Yesterday, we went to the beach and jumped into crashing waves. It was so cool. Then, last night, we attended the opening service for the NFAF. "Pocket Full Of Rocks" is the band leading worship this week. They're fantastic (I have their cd) BUT they are only doing their songs - which aren't that widely known - and the keys they do them in are not friendly for the males. I have to sing an octave lower just to be able to sing along. That's just a pet peeve of mine - but they're still great. There's like thousands of people here. It's really cool. This morning, we signed Aleda up for her practice time (2:45pm), and she is scheduled to perform at 3:56pm (EST). Please keep us in your prayers! I'll update you later!

God Bless!
-Elgin

NFAF Update - WE'RE HERE!!!

2006-08-06T16:20:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!
We are "officially" in Florida. The trip was great. We checked in at our "resort" last night (Saturday) and had a wonderful night's sleep. Our place is awesome. When we walked in, we couldn't believe it. We're in a town-house, which is basically like a house or apartment - 2 levels, full kitchen - the works. It feels like it's too nice or that we spent too much money - but the truth is that it was way cheaper than getting 2 hotel rooms for a week! - about half the cost! It's truly beautiful. This morning, we went to church at New Destiny Christian Center. It was pretty good. We stuck out like a sore thumb though. It was a 98% predominately black church. They even welcomed us as "The Caucasian Family." LOL. But they were wonderful, friendly, and a lot of fun to worship with! The pastor is a spitting image of Will Smith. Not even kidding.

After church, we ate, relaxed, and swam at the resort's pool. Tomorrow morning we'll be going to the beach. The NFAF conference officially starts at 6pm tomorrow evening - which is when we'll find out when Aleda sings. Please keep praying for us!!!

-Elgin

NFAF - Orlando (day 1 & 2)

2006-08-05T06:17:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody. It's day 2 of our trip to the National Fine Arts Festival in Orlando, FL. We're just outside of Atlanta, GA at a Days Inn. The stay was ok. It has wifi, which is very nice. And the shower was nice too! But our room's A/C wasn't on when we got here, so our room was a steamy 80 degrees when we got in. It took forever to cool down. It was me, my wife, and Jordan in our room, and Pastor Tim, Heidi, Cara-Faith, and Aleda in the other. We've had a pretty good trip so far - but a bit behind schedule. It was supposed to take us 8 hrs driving time to get here, but instead, it took 10. However, with that behind us, we're all excited today to get to FLORIDA!!!! The last time I was in Florida, I was 5 years old. That's 20 years ago. Man, I feel old... Anyways, we'll keep you posted as to how everything is going. Aleda will be singing either on Tuesday or Wednesday. And as of now, we're scheduled to arrive in Kissimmee, FL around 7pm, EST. See ya later!

-Pastor Elgin

"I just want to be liked."

2006-05-30T07:45:00.000-07:00

Those words are famous last words of any preacher (or Christian, for that matter) who ceases to be effective. Did you know that the world doesn't like real Christians? In fact, the world hates real Christians. Think about it. Jesus Christ came, preaching a new message that flipped everything upside-down and officially "ticked off" the majority! He preached of a road to salvation that was so narrow that many won't make it! Read his words! So, of course he was hated by many - but not by all.

The minute you find yourself saying "I just want to be liked," you've already compromised the Gospel of Jesus Christ in your own life. Sure, it feels nice to be liked. That is something I used to struggle with on a daily basis. Back in college, I couldn't stand it even when someone disagreed with me - let alone thought ill of me. And it was so bad that I often compromised my stance just so we would be in agreement. I used to hate "going against the flow." And this problem was something that took a long time to straighten out.

What would make anyone feel like this? Well, I think it's natural. It's natural to want unity. It's natural to hate disunity. And, in reference to the Body of Christ, we should strive for unity in the faith.

Romans 15:5 says, "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus."

Ephesians 4:3 says, "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."

Colossions 3:14 says, "And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."

So, is unity bad? Absolutely not! It is a natural - and supernatural - desire.

BUT (and you knew that was coming) the want of unity should not cause a disunity with Christ.

As Christians, before anything, we should line up ourselves, our wills, our lives with Christ Jesus. We should be unified with him. And unifying with Christ will lend itself to unity in the body of Christ. The two cannot fight against each other. If you are unified with Christ, but find yourself in disunity with a "believer," first check yourself. Pray that God would bring to light anything in your life that might be causing this. But also remember what Christ said in Matthew 7:15,

"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves."

Our focus should not be, "I just want to be liked by everyone." It should be, "I just want to be liked by God."

If you were to die right now, would God "depart from me, you who are cursed" or would he say "Well done, good and faithful servant."

You can be unified with the whole world, and be in disunity with Christ.

It blew me away to read the transcript from an interview with Larry King and a famous well-known preacher. This preacher wouldn't even declare that Jesus was the way to heaven. It is obvious, if you read his comments, that he stayed "in the middle of the road" because he just wanted to be liked. He didn't want to be accused of condemning people.

When it comes down to it, he didn't want to be accused of proclaiming the truth.

Final thought: Jesus said in John 15:18

"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first."

-Pastor Elgin

I AM A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST!

2006-05-24T13:10:00.000-07:00

Philipians 1:27 says, "Only let your conversation be as it becometh the Gospel of Christ."

Wow. Think about that for a second. I know the word, "becometh" may throw you off a little, but reread it. Think about it. What do you think it means? I think it means that not only our vocal conversations, but our entire life should resemble the Gospel of Christ. People should be able to see Christ when they look at us. No, not because we have long hair and a beard...(if he even did...most likely, but you never know!) But because of our love for one another. Because of our love for God, and His kingdom. That our entire life would scream, "I AM A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST!" And not merely by our t-shirts or bumper stickers. Come on, now! No, I'm not bashing t-shirts...in fact, I'm wearing one now that says "Got Jesus?" But if we rely on our t-shirts & bumper stickers to live out our faith, it's not much of a faith, is it? In fact, if our faith really is faith, then it's alive. It's living, breathing, truth. And I don't know about you, but I've never seen a t-shirt preach. I've never seen a t-shirt love. I've never seen a bumper sticker feed the hungry.

So look at your life for a moment. Look really really hard. Pick yourself a part. Does the converstation of your whole life mirror the Christ? What is your life full of? It is my prayer that you would allow the Holy Spirit to fill you with His love, that you may be like Christ in your actions toward the world. Do you love Christ? Prove it by loving people.

John 13:35 - Jesus said... "By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

My new blog.

2006-05-03T11:55:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. I decided to start a new blog. I'm retiring xanga. Anyways, my focus through this is to allow God to inspire me, and in turn, inspire others to listen closely to his voice, learn from his word, and live like Christ.

In Christ,
Pastor Elgin