In the midst of the discussion regarding Syrian refugees, Pastor Brandon considers the loving response to the matter. While recognizing the complexities of the situation, Pastor Brandon contends that we are so fixated on preserving our own safety that we have overlooked the reality that risk is inherent to biblical love toward fellow human beings…(Read More)
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Unfortunately, some may inadvertently pit singleness and marriage against one another. In an effort to be familial we have felt the need to rush people toward marriage even if they were not ready or desirous. With this in mind, Pastor Brandon considers Paul’s words from 1st Corinthians 7. To be married is good AND…(Read More)
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In the aftermath of the SCOTUS decision, which drastically redefines marriage, the Church in America found itself divided between two ideologies that have been inappropriately deemed mutually exclusive. Some, in an effort to affirm homosexual marriage, chose to mangle the Scriptures beyond recognition. It is affirmed by the ill-considered mantra #LoveWins. The opposing camp…(Read More)
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Forgiveness sounds wonderful in the abstract, but is difficult to deploy when we are on the receiving end of a hurtful offense. Pastor Derrick guides us through a parable that Jesus used to illustrate the reason why his followers should forgive…(Read More)
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Laura Hewitt, a Jesus loving English Teacher at Black Forest Academy in Kandern, Germany, shared how God is using her climbing accident to draw her closer to Him, and closer to the people of this little village…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon considers the Master’s call to discipleship. Have we recognize the Lordship of Christ in a manner that results in our absolute surrender? Is he more important than everything else. Is he the recipient of the glory that radiates from our lives? This is the call of discipleship…(Read More)
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On this Mother’s Day, we examine the story of woman dealing with a problem that was out of her control to solve. Pastor Derrick guides us through the story of the birth of Samuel and exhorts us have faith in God because he is worthy of our trust…(Read More)
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In light of the recent violence in our city, Pastor Brandon reminds us that we are called to strategically engage. However, any plan that is not initiated by the surrendered appeal to the God of strategies is doomed to fail. He appeals to the model that was provided by our Lord as a means toward…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon reminds us to recognize that the God we serve is the sole living God. He is incapable of defeat and has shown himself mighty. “Declaring defeated while worshipping a victorious King is inconsistent behavior…(Read More)
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