Pastor Stephen Chapman:  

I always wanted to be a Radio Announcer when I grew up. My family and friends thought that it was a good idea. As it turns out, they were right as always. One of the ways that I can truly get away from all the stresses of being a Pastor is to grab my fishing pole, go to a beautiful pond or lake, and just cast away. To see all of the things God has created, not to mention, silence, it really helps me relax and be thankful that I'm alive. The wildest thing that I did in school was unscrewing the caps on the salt and pepper shakers in the cafeteria, not to mention loosening the caps of ketchup and mustard bottles and laugh till my sides hurt when someone used them and had all the contents of those items come out on their food. I've repented for all that now, so if you were hurt by that, or had to buy a new lunch, please accept my deepest apologies. If I'm going to work somewhere, I need to have prayer, God's Word, and a good cup of Java to be able to deal with the day-to-day. My hero, first and foremost is my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who by His wonderful and marvelous grace, saved me from a terrible life of sin, and has now allowed me to tell others everyday of His saving grace. Secondly, my parents and their unfailing love for me, and then my beautiful wife Karen, who is the Wind Beneath my Wings, along with my two no...Expand for more