So how do you encourage spiritual transformation in your own life? What kinds of things will cause the kind of growth that is supposed to come to the life of the follower of Jesus?Check out the outline and the video message below to see this, the third message of this four-part series that will end on Sunday, May 22. Seasons–Watering … Read More
The Journey Through–The Prophetic Word
How do you know when God is speaking directly to you? Will what God has said just automatically happen, or is there something you could do or not do so that it wouldn’t happen?These are the kinds of questions this message explores, giving three steps to take when you think you’ve heard something from God. The Journey Through—The Prophetic Word … Read More
Waiting on David
Advent, the Christian season that starts the Christian calendar and focuses on the coming of Jesus, starts today! Throughout Advents (ending on Christmas Day), I’m posting thoughts about the coming of Jesus and explaining some things about Christmas that might not be clear to you.Have you ever wondered why Jesus is referred to as the son of David in the … Read More
Celebrating Advent with Your Family
My wonderful wife, Tracy Bradford, has written more on the subject of celebrating Advent with children. Full of practical ideas fueled by spiritual consideration, take some time to see what’s here! ______________________ I remember the first time that my husband and I sat with our two small boys to officially celebrate the Advent season 13 years ago. I had made … Read More
FIRE BIBLE SUNDAY, September 20, 2015
This Sunday, we will receive an offering for the Fire Bible at our church services. We’re asking everyone to go home and do an inventory of the number of Bibles they personally own and then give an offering equivalent of at least $10 per Bible. This approach would help to put the Fire Bible–a study Bible–in the hands of people … Read More