Elvis in Myrtle Beach

Just finished doing Elvis in Myrtle Beach. The response was awesome. There were about 2,000 people there. It was great. If you were here tonight, thank you so much for your great response!

Awesome Time

Branson was great. The response to "Elvis" was great. Hopefully I'll have a video of it up soon on my new site. Russ Taff, a legendary Gospel singer, was there, and was very complimentary of the show, which was great, since he used to be with the Imperials, (the "first generation" Imperials were Elvis' back-up singers). It was a lot of fun. It was cool singing to such a huge crowd. I'll be singing at Jubilee next week in Myrtle Beach.

We got back from Branson around 4 am this morning. I got to sleep around 4:30 or 5 this morning, then back up at 9 to go do "Elvis" at FBC Rockmart. There was a lady there that saw me perform in Branson yesterday. She got back around 2. That was pretty cool.

I mentioned several months ago I have 3 big prayer requests I'm praying to God for. As of today, the first 2 have been answered. My "Elvis" equipment is getting old, and if I'm going to keep doing it, I'm about to have to spend some money on new equipment. I've pretty much quit performing in restaurants and corporate events and do it primarily as a ministry for churches and assisted living homes, mission trips, etc... I enjoy doing it for these causes, but I charge a lot less for them. I used my sound system a lot during my time at FBC Acworth, and started having problems with it a while back-nothing major, but I noticed it was having issues. Recently, my sound died temporarily at a show, but came back. Today, it wouldn't work at all. Thankfully, the church had a decent system in their fellowship hall. Anyway, I told them I had been praying for the funds for a new system, and I was working on a project for Jerry Vines that was going to pay enough money for it, so very soon I would have a new sound system. Anyway, this lady came up to me after the show and asked how much a new system would cost. I told her around $800, so she pulled out her checkbook and gave me a check for $800! I couldn't believe it! It was awesome. As soon as the check clears, I'll have a new system, ready to continue doing ministry. I'm looking at a little different system that will allow me to do more outdoor, community type events that will better handle a live band. I'm looking forward to more ministry! That frees up other money for a much needed jumpsuit!

Jubileeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

I'm in Branson this week. These couple of weeks will be crazy. I'm trying to use this afternoon to get all my work done for this week. My Liberty classes are winding down soon. Only 12 left after this semester! That's exciting. Had lunch today with an Evangelist named Bill Stafford. He's probably one of the nicest guys I've ever met. It was fun. We went to Dick Clark's restaurant last night. Was hoping to see one of the guys from the Righteous Bros., but he wasn't singing last night. That would have been cool.

I'll be doing Elvis in the morning here for 2500+ people. That'll be fun. It should go well. Hopefully I'll be able to do it next week in Myrtle Beach too. Thursday I'll be at FBC in Rockmart. I'll have to mapquest that place, I have no idea where it is (except somewhere between Cartersville & Alabama).
I'm looking forward to hanging out with Patrick Lathem after the show. He pastors Second Baptist in Cedartown. The church is exploding. They're in an exciting time in the life of their church.

Well, it's time to do school work. We have a 12 hour drive home tomorrow. Then off to Augusta Friday-Saturday, Myrtle Beach Sun-Wed (or Thur) and to South Ga. on Fri-Sat. Israel is coming in a few weeks!

Truth in Advertising

I found this pic on my computer. I love it. I took it in Big Lot's in Acworth a long time ago. "Honesty in Advertising"

I'm Sick of Hearing About...

Pastors and church leaders falling morally. Come on guys! Get an accountability partner, have some integrity, take care of your marriage and keep your stupid pants on!

I'm hearing now of 1 to 2 guys per week having moral issues regarding sex, drugs, finances, or a mix of these issues! If we're called by God, let's be commited to Him! I'm not perfect, but this is getting ridiculous. The more I'm hearing of this crap, the more it's getting my attention that we all need to be on guard!

We're called by God. Let's do better.

Quote of the Day

This is from the Chuck Norris Facts website.

"Chuck Norris and Mr. T walked into a bar. The bar was instantly destroyed, as that level of awesome cannot be contained in one building."

That is power!

Simple Church

This past week we went to Ashville for a Simple Church conference with Eric Geiger and Pastor Johnny. It was awesome. Eric shared the mechanics of the simple church process. Pastor Johnny input his wisdom into the process. It was probably my favorite event so far.

My new website should be up soon.

Today Lisa and the family all went to Florida for a week at the beach. I'm here in the rain. I hate being in this empty house. Lisa informed me I'm not allowed to buy anything this week, so that takes all the fun out of everything. I did buy a new wireless router today so we'll be wireless again. She'll appreciate that.

School work is pretty wild. It's actually keeping me busy. I'll be able to get some work done this week!

I had some incredible wings tonight at Bogey's in Towne Lake (BBQ and Hot Sauce on them) while North Carolina got pounded! How embarassing!

Well, I have a Psyc summary to get to so I can post it in tonight b/c I work tomorrow.

It's an awesome time. I got to see some cool people from FBC Acworth today at a family anniversary party at Woodstock today. It's always fun seeing Acworth people. As crazy as some of the stuff was there, I loved that church and the community. I miss it. I miss my friends, but I'm enjoying the present and looking forward to the future!