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The evidence is overwhelming

by Brad

Concerning the Resurrection, New Testament scholar Paula Fredriksen, who is not a Christian, stated in an interview in June of 2000: I know in their own terms what they saw was the raised Jesus. That’s what they say, and then all the historic evidence we have afterwards attest to their conviction that that’s what they […]

His Story – Easter Story

by Brad

Doesn’t it seem that bad news is all around us? It’s not only the top story on the news or the main headline in the paper, but it also seems to fill our day. As Believers, we know the best news we could ever hear, and we celebrate it this week. “Up from the grave […]

No More Doubting

by Brad

When was the last time doubt filled your mind? Doubt is a disease part of fallen human nature.  Biblically, Thomas is the person who epitomizes doubt most. Poor “Doubting Thomas” has been stuck with his nickname because he said he would not believe that Jesus had been raised from the dead unless he personally saw […]

When Word’s Won’t Form

by Brad

Imagine a pitch-black night in a strange neighborhood with unfamiliar surroundings. All the sudden fear strikes like an upper cut from Mike Tyson, simply because you’re lost. In fact, you’re so lost you wouldn’t know how to ask for directions even if there were anyone to ask. That’s how it can feel when you’re going […]

Plans For Regathering

by Brad

First, let me share my hope that you had a great day celebrating the beautiful women God has placed in your life, whether they are Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts, or just friends!  God has placed some amazing women in our lives and they have been such a huge blessing! Secondly, I want to share the current/TENTITIVE […]

Unknown Factors

by Brad

Week 4: Praying With Jesus – 40 Days Towards Revitalization A couple weeks ago we looked at the gospel of Mark and talked about living with a sense of urgency.  However, Mark isn’t the only place in the New Testament you find a picture of urgency.  John records words of urgency that come straight out […]

Choose Faith

by Brad

When I was a preteen, I loved going on adventures.  I found excitement in visiting abandoned train cars to sneak through as though I were searching for some hidden treasure.  Or an old abandoned house that was about to fall in from years of neglect.  Dangers and uncertainty were around every corner.  Yes, I realize […]

We Are Family

by Brad

There was a middle-aged man who had just lived through a devastating life crisis and was telling his story. “I’ve got to be honest; I joined this church 20 years ago to make business contacts. I never in a million years thought I was getting a loving family out of the deal.” He shared several […]

Biblical Perspective

by Brad

Why is it important for you to teach your children from a biblical perspective?  Because the world teaches things differently.  You and I teach that the world was spoke into existence by God – yet, our children are taught about the big bang at school.  We are surrounded by false teachings. Jesus’ teachings were totally […]

From One Nail Pierced Hand to the Other

by Brad

You’ve heard this statement, “If I walked into that church, the roof would fall in!”  In jest, it’s possible that you’ve made that statement about someone.  The problem is it insinuates that the person’s sinful life is just too big for God to handle. However, as you study scripture, you’ll find that Almighty God can […]