Posts by brvchurch

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” I John 4:18    The events of the past week at Emanuel AME Church in downtown Charleston, SC, have shaken our nation at a deep level.…

“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” Luke 11:13    The day I became a father, I remember holding my oldest son for the first time. A mixture of…

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”  II Corinthians 4:7     Recently our family rented the movie, Unbroken, based on the life of Louie Zamperini. This man lived an incredible life filled with difficulty, rebellion, athletic success, Olympic competition, and horrible…

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.”  Psalm 23:5    I enjoy meeting with people. A regular part of my life is sitting down with people, listening, and walking alongside them on their journey with God. It’s a privilege that…

“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God,who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5    God’s heart is like a mighty waterfall, constantly pouring out love and riches to all mankind. I love this verse we are considering today. If you are…

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”  Matthew 6:33 As the early church was expanding rapidly, I can imagine the disciples having to make lots of choices. Do we put this person into leadership at this time? Do we start a new work in…

“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 1:6    One of the most encouraging promises in all of Scripture is in our verse for today. God is still working on our lives and character. We…

“The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said.” Matthew 28:5-6    I remember when my kids were little, they found a huge green caterpillar in our front yard.…

“For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel-not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” I Corinthians 1:17   Power is always for a purpose. Like most guys, I love power tools. As a helicopter pilot, I loved the sound of twin T700 GE jet…

…”that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.” Philippians 3:10-11   Several years ago I had the privilege of visiting the Holy Land. We saw so many wonderful places and…