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Brad Patterson

What is your favorite food? There are so many to choose from it’s hard to pick just one! I have an idea; let’s choose our favorite food from only one food group that will narrow the field. Lets see, I think chocolate is a food group! I’m kind of thinking out loud as I contemplate […]

On Purpose

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Brad Patterson

Mission is such a big part of what God has called the church to engage in; why, because God is a missional God! He has been pursuing us through His Son Jesus since the beginning. Thus, we see that mission is at the very heart of our creator! As His creation, we are to be […]

No Small Matter

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One of my heroes is Billy Graham. Although he is in his mid 90s, and battling Parkinson’s disease, he is still preaching the gospel. In 1996, he and Ruth were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service to America. After his presentation, Dr. Graham was being interviewed by Diane Sawyer. In his unique way […]

Here Comes the Bridegroom

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Brad Patterson

Everybody loves a wedding! Many people only have one,but some have several. A lady married a banker. He died, so then she married an actor—and he died. So for her thirdmarriage, she chose a preacher. Sadly, he died, too. So finallyshe married a mortician. When somebody asked her abouther four weddings she explained, “It wasn’t an accident, abanker, an actor, a preacher and a mortician. I planned it that way: One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready,and four to go!” All joking aside, there is coming a day when we will all need to be ready. […]

Star Light Star Bright

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I have some wonderful memories lying under the stars watching them as shine millions of miles away. Watching them is one of my all time favorite things to do! There is a great scene in “The Lion King” when Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa are lying on their backs looking at the night sky. Simba asks […]

Everyday Miracles

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What is your thought on miracles? According to the classic definition of a miracle, it is: “an interruption of the laws of nature which can only be explained by divine intervention.” Sometimes people ask me, “Pastor, do you really believe in miracles?” My answer is, “I don’t just believe in them, I depend on them!” […]

Hello World

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Have you ever been in a situation when entering a room full of people and no one says “hello,” but as soon as you head for the door everyone turns to you and says “good-bye!” It’s one of those moments where everyone hates to see you come but they love to see you leave. All […]

IT WAS A SUCCESS

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Because of you, we gave away over 500 “Cups of Love!” After cooking about 125 gallons of stew, more than 30 volunteers were able to package and deliver 500 meals in our community and share with them the Love of God. Thank You FBC! To God be the Glory,             […]

I Am Thankful

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Brad Patterson

Don’t you just love this time of year? I must admit, it’s my favorite! There are several reasons. First, it’s because I love to see God paint a new portrait as He uses the tall, strong oaks as His canvas of chose, changing the colors of the leaves to there beautiful multicolor earth tones. No […]

From Frustration to Faith

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Brad Patterson

Have you ever noticed how many different laws there are to live by and that they are continually increasing? With just a quick search I found that from the 1970’s to the present there have been over 300 laws added into legislation annually.  That puts the number of laws added to legislation at over 12,000 […]