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Enthusiastic Service!

by Brad

I want to talk to you about a subject from a perspective you may not have thought of before; I want to talk to you about the spiritual side of enthusiasm. There are those who let what goes around them dictate the mood and spirit of their lives, and there are those who let the […]

Spiritual Conditioning for 2019

by Brad

We make resolutions because we want to bring change to bear on our circumstances. But what would a set of New Year’s resolutions look like for you as someone who wants to live a life of strategic Kingdom investment? Below are some things to set your heart on as spiritual conditioning for 2019: 1. Pray […]

Welcome!

by Brad
Brad Patterson

What a blessing to know we have men and women at FBC willing to stand in the gap and fill in where needed. We thank Troy Kilzer, Steve Eldridge, and David Kyles for stepping up and leading over this past year. We also thank our music search team who spent countless hours meeting and praying […]

by Brad

The Christmas bells are ringing, can you hear them? All the best Christmas movies are playing, the stores are gearing up for the shoppers, and the weather outside is beginning to show signs of winter. Yet, somehow, we often miss something wonderful during this season. In Charles Dickens, A Christmas Coral, we see an illustration […]

Sing His Praise

by Brad

There are times I sit at my desk and ponder life’s meaning. Isn’t it funny how difficult it can be even when you try to make the right choices? In this complicated world, there is only one place to find real peace, the arms of Jesus! It is because of Jesus I can sing, To […]

Fate or God’s Will

by Brad

Do you know that our lives are not left to fate, fortune or circumstances? God wants you to know His will more than you can imagine. And it’s not something you have to fear, either. You may have heard the statement, “God will choose for you what you would choose for yourself if you had sense […]

Passion for God

by Brad

When you think of someone who is passionate what comes to mind? Possibly someone dressed in their favorite team colors, holding a huge sign, yelling at the top of their lungs, “GO TEAM!” However, to be zealous for good works looks completely different. Zeal for good works is a picture of someone who is enthusiastic […]

5-22-18

by Brad

It’s exciting to see the kids so ready for summer break. The opportunity to sleep in is always a winner for most of those teenagers looking to get caught up on rest. However, the summer offers much more than late nights and 11:00 am alarms. There will be opportunity to get involved with some great […]

Love Changes Everything

by Brad

We’ve all been there. Nerves are frayed and patience stretched to the limit. Someone says something a bit out turn, and we explode. We stop listening and start thinking of a rapid response, one that will cut deep. Convinced revenge will be worth the effort, we let loose our counterattack. Love changes everything, and Christ’s […]

Rise Up through Prayer!

by Brad

I have a lot to say about what’s going on in our country concerning all the divisions. People at odds with the president because he doesn’t always choose to make the most political statement, kneeling at the sound of the national anthem, and etc. It is heart breaking to see such disunity and even participating […]