"Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin," (1 Peter 4:1, ESV) "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" So goes the famous rally cry of Patrick Henry, in his address on March 23, 1775. It was a war cry that raised c...

"Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin," (1 Peter 4:1, ESV) "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" So goes the famous rally cry of Patrick Henry, in his address on March 23, 1775. It was a war cry that raised c...

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Gratitude is not a natural habit of the flesh. More often than not, mankind is upset for what lacks rather than grateful for what is possessed. Ingratitude easily flows from the heart of man, making him blind to blessings and keenly aware of any malediction. Often our hearts possess the frustrated retort, 'thanks for nothing'. Followers of Christ know thankfulness is a pa...

Pastor Brian Takes us through this entire Psalm and we get to see how David/Psalmist prays a Prayer of Supplication and Contrition, or Request and Confession. The transitions of thought are beautiful and we should be moved by the mighty statements of Scripture. ...

Life's unexpected turns overshadow the big picture, but should they? The day begins. A plan is established. Yet rarely do things work as scheduled. Interruptions arise, things break down, others fail to do what they've promised. It becomes a frustration that one expects things to go wrong. A wise rancher trusts that the work will be there tomorrow. Error is part of his w...