Pastor Brad’s Notebook

07 Oct Fridays Are For Family – Dads, Be Strong And Courageous

Last night I joined with about 20 men of different ages from our church and went and watched Sherwood Pictures' new movie, "Courageous." I know, I'm well over a week late (not counting the previews) and there have been many, many reviews and observations shared in recent days about this tremendously popular and powerful film. But, I've never been one to jump on the bus with everybody else, no matter what the denominational program or latest Christian craze. In fact, as a pastor I normally don't do - or lead my church to do - what everybody else is doing. I know that may be a character flaw or mean that some great opportunities are missed, but I was raised in "church world" and so there is an inherent resistance, and just to be honest, a suspicion when everybody else is jumping in and getting caught up in the latest religious fad.

30 Sep Fridays Are For Family – Love Is Still Spelled T-I-M-E

"Love is not spelled T-H-I-N-G-S. Love is spelled T-I-M-E." I don't know when or where I first heard that, or even who said it, but that simple little statement has certainly stuck in my mind over the years. I understand it to say that true love isn't shown by the stuff you give, but by the time spent in giving yourself.