While growing up in northern Alabama, the arrival of summer brought with it some very special creatures. You probably know them as Junebugs and Fireflies. But down south, we couldn’t afford “fireflies”. Ours were just plain old “lightning bugs”. Every year around June, we would stay outside playing till dusk and suddenly the yard would…

One thing I often hear non-Christians say about God is they love New Testament Jesus, but are intimidated by the angry "Old Testament God". This has even give rise to the expression "I'm gonna go all Old Testament on you" when fists are about to fly. Truly, the Old Testament can be a brutal read,…

"I have heard of a land On the faraway strand 'Tis a beautiful home of the soul Built by Jesus on high There we never shall die 'Tis the land where we'll never grow old..." I’ve discovered, to my surprise, I don’t really know how to have fun. Part of the problem is I really…

So guess what…I’ve moved. I am now in the Atlanta metro area, leading worship at a wonderful church with a terrific choir and orchestra. God is good, and I’m so thankful. It is a place made-to-order for both me and my family. But there are a few things I want to get off my chest.…

Last week, I finally wrote about my abrupt firing from my previous church and the devastation it caused. Today, after seeing the stats on my website go through the roof and being overwhelmed by the stories of other abused ministers, I need to speak clearly as to why abrupt firing for a minister is so…

  July 2013 - Jean Valjean in LES MISERABLES Dave Gipson has amassed an impressive body of theatrical experience, working with theatrical companies in SW Florida, St Louis Mo, and East TN. That experience included playing the lead role of Jean Valjean in a production of Les Miserables, the lead of Henry Higgins in My Fair…

10 minute Preview Reel REVIEWS "Most Christian theatre is just OK. This was a work of art!" - Josh "I can’t thank you enough for sharing Home Before Dark with us. The show spoke so eloquently to many real and tender traumas - both childhood and generational. I couldn’t stop my tears at any point.…