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Everyday Miracles

by Brad

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

by Brad

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

by Brad

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

by Brad
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

by Brad
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 […]

trick or TREAT

by Brad

Well, it’s that time of year again when all the ghouls and goblins make their way into the streets and up our driveways for a trick or treat. The real trick is not be bewitched by the fun. Paul used the word bewitched to describe what was happening in the churches in Galatia. The word […]

Power Surge

by Brad
Brad Patterson

Have you ever noticed that a person who tries to live the Christian life by his or her own strength is like an underpowered stove? It may surge ahead for a short burst, but it will finally burn out. In like manner, a Christ follower may suffer from a lack of power and never achieve […]

Faith Alive

by Brad
Brad Patterson

In 2010 there was cave-in at a mine in Chile. Thirty-three miners were trapped a half-mile underground. At first it was feared they were dead, but when they were found to be alive, the Chilean government launched a massive rescue effort to save them from the darkness of the mine. The eyes of the world […]

“The True You”

by Brad
Brad Patterson

A man was sitting at a traffic light behind another car. The light turned green, but the driver in the first car didn’t go because he was distracted looking at a map. The guy behind him waited a few seconds and then tapped his horn. The first driver still didn’t move, so the guy behind […]

People Pleasing

by Brad

Would you consider yourself a people pleaser? Most of us would say “yes” without hesitation. It’s great to want to make people happy, and it’s great to feel accepted by people, however, people pleasing can become dangerous! Read this story I found that illustrates my point. A Man and his son were going to the […]