Christ Living In Me: What Does That Look Like?
by Bud Brabson on February 10th, 2025
"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me,"Galatians 2:20In this verse the Apostle Paul speaks of a radical change, a transformation, at the heart of the Christian faith. This verse isn't just about changing our actions; it's about a fundamental shift in w... Read More
Faith That Prevails
by Bud Brabson on February 3rd, 2025
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all.Psalm 34:19"Many are the afflictions of the righteous..."The Bible is full of stories of righteous individuals like Job, David, and the prophets who endured immense hardship despite their faithfulness to God. These figures serve as powerful examples of how righteousness and suffering can coexist.There are differe... Read More
God Still Walks Among The Pieces
by Bud Brabson on January 27th, 2025
"When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces". - Genesis 15:17"Genesis 15:17 describes a symbolic act: 'When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces.' This imagery of fire passing through broken fragments speaks to the profound act of sacrifice.Sacrif... Read More
The Cost of Discipleship: A Journey of Surrender and Abundance
by Bud Brabson on January 21st, 2025
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it." Matthew 15:45-46The Cost of Discipleship: A Journey of Surrender and AbundanceMatthew 15:45-46 speaks of the disciples recognizing Jesus's authority and marveling at his teachings. This recognition, however, demands a response. Tr... Read More
Where It All Started
by Bud Brabson on January 15th, 2025
"Remember therefore how you have received and heard.." Rev. 3:3Salvation is the most amazing gift God could have ever given mankind. What do you remember about the day you gave your heart to Jesus? What was the experience like? How did you feel physically, emotionally and spiritually? Here Jesus (through the Apostle John) here encourages us to remember how you received. Remember the Holy Spirit de... Read More
Seek, And Ye Shall Find
by Bud Brabson on January 9th, 2025
"Seek, and ye shall find" - Matthew 7:7This familiar verse speaks to the heart of our relationship with Jesus Christ. Many of us, even after conversion, remain on the surface, primarily seeking God for what He can do for us. We pray for blessings - a new job, healing, financial security. And wonderfully, He answers these prayers!But the deepest desire of Christ is intimacy – a profound, personal c... Read More
Pursuing The Promise
by Bud Brabson on November 19th, 2024
We must not be lazy in our walk with God. We must “walk circumspectly” (Eph5:15) that is to walk cautiously and not risk faltering as we walk with Christ. We are at risk when we get lazy and haphazard in pursuing the promise of God. Do not allow distractions to pull your attention away from the task at hand, which is to walk in the light of Christ. It takes a conscious effort to follow Him. The Sp... Read More
Consistency In a World of Compromise
by Bud Brabson on November 11th, 2024
1 Peter 1:25 ...but the Word of the Lord endures forever. God's word is always right. God's Word should mold our beliefs, convictions, and conscience. Our flesh attempts to do just the opposite. Flesh wants to align the Word with our life, the Spirit wants to align our life with the Word. (I’ll say it again to emphasize the importance of that statement).. Flesh wants to align the Word with... Read More
Not Forgotten...
by Bud Brabson on November 5th, 2024
“And God remembered Noah....” Gen 8:1Have you ever felt like you were abandoned by God? Stranded in the middle of nowhere, wondering where is God in all of this? I'm sure after 40 days of being tossed around by torrential waters, somewhere in the next five months of floating aimlessly Noah may have thought, "Lord, I did what you said but this floating barn is starting to stink, when are you going ... Read More
A Living Sacrifice
by Bud Brabson on October 28th, 2024
Wounded, bruised, chastised.. these are the words Isaiah used to describe the punish of the Lord’s crucifixion. Never forget the suffering of the savior. The road to the cross was paved with unmistakable elements of His suffering. Like grapes gathered together and crushed, the suffering was necessary to extract our refreshing. Don’t forget the price of that refreshing. Because of the suffering l... Read More
The Pursuit of Excellence
by Bud Brabson on October 2nd, 2024
Paul says "I press toward the mark" (Phil 3:14). We are to strive for excellence. Every effort must be made to excel in our spiritual walk. To excel in our pursuit of the prize (Jesus).This is a conscious decision every moment of every day. Yesterday is past and tomorrow is determined on what I do today. Today I must be excellent for Him. I cannot and will not settle for less. The stakes are far t... Read More
Debt is Dumb, Cash is King
by Amy Smalley on December 27th, 2023
As a huge fan of personal finance, some of my favorite verses come from the book of Proverbs: the wisdom book. Nowhere in this book are we told that it is a sin to borrow money, but we are told it’s dumb. The Biblical wording might say “folly or foolish,” but regardless of the word choice, it means dumb.Proverbs 22:7 ESVThe rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.I do... Read More
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