If you believe in God, how would you prove it? What does devotion to God look like? Fifteen years ago today we learned that there are some people who believe that loving God means killing others - 2,996 others to be exact. The events of 9/11/2001 provided a stark contrast between a worldview that believes loving God requires hating others and a worldview that believes loving God is demonstrated best by helping others. The highlight of the Rio Olympics, in my opinion, was the women's 1500 meter race. I don't know who won the gold medal but I know who won the hearts of millions - Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand and Abbey D’Agostino of the USA. These athletes didn’t know each other and had never spoken before they stepped onto the track. 8 laps into the 12 lap race, this is what happened.
Remember Who You Are
2 Timothy 1:1-7
September 11, 2016 • Gary Brandenburg
A Friendly Reminder
November 27, 2016 • Gary Brandenburg
I want to conclude this series on 2 Timothy the way Paul does, with a reminder about the enduring power of friendship. The last recorded words of the apostle Paul contain a shout out to his friends. He mentions 16 people in the final 14 verses of this letter. Friendships are the difference between living a lonely, solitary life or a life full of inspiration and encouragement. You may have seen a video going around demonstrating the healing power of http://friendships...watch this...
Living Life to the Fullest
November 20, 2016 • Gary Brandenburg
As we come to the end of Paul's second letter to Timothy, we come to the end of Paul. He is dying and he knows it. So his words are as weighty as they are tender. He sums up his life in three short verses, three profound statements that explain how to live life to the fullest.
In Season
November 13, 2016 • Randy Thompson
I don’t know about you, but goodbyes are particularly difficult for me. My wife and I are in the process of saying goodbye to something. We’ve been spending a lot of time with our girls, trying to make as many memories as we can because we are saying goodbye to our family four. Soon we will be a family of five. Our son is due any day now.