Fear is a liar that schemes to convince you, “It will never get better than this. The other shoe is about to drop. I don’t deserve this. I’m not going to make it. I’m going to lose everything.” The list goes on and on. Jesus shows up and blows fear …
Nathaniel was skeptical when Philip told him, “We have found Him, the Messiah!” His dismissive comment, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” was not a compliment. That changed in an instant when Jesus spoke to Nathaniel, revealing something he …
It is good to be near God. The joy of a clear conscience and absolute trust in God’s goodness is priceless. Rest becomes normative the closer you are to Him. Jesus meant it when he said, “I’ll show you how to take a real rest.” Draw near and have a…
God commissioned the apostle Paul to preach the good news to the Gentiles. His assignment was certain, and God’s anointing was evident upon him for the task. As Paul clarified his role in the kingdom to the Ephesian believers, he made one thing perf…
When God brings us out of captivity and into freedom, we can’t help but be “filled with laughter” and “sing for joy.” When we radiate gratitude and the joy of the Lord, it is a compelling witness of God’s goodness to a world that is laboring under t…
There is always great hope. We are not like those in this world who are without hope. Hope is 'the confident and joyful expectation of a desired good.' Hope is the good news of transforming grace now. - Brennan Manning We fix our confident and joy…
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When we received Him and believed in His name, He empowered us to become His very own children. How can we not be astonished by this truth? How can we not bow before Him in worship? The gravity of this revelation should inform every area of our liv…
This is the first week of Advent and the theme is Hope. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Romans 15:13 (NIV84
I often say to others, “God’s got this. Better yet, God’s got you!” Whatever you may be facing, you can rest assured that God is with you to comfort, embolden, and to help. Put this on repeat to yourself, “God’s got this. Better yet, God’s got me!” …
One of several markers of genuine revival and spiritual awakening is a hunger for and a return to the Word of God. The theological term is “Reformation.” Revival, which is a return to the presence and power of God, will not happen apart from embraci…
Join us Sunday at 6:00 to 7:15pm for a Night of Prayer as we engage worship our Lord and pray for Reformation, Revival, Awakening, and Transformation! Why not here? Why not now? You can join us online at:https://bridgefbg.comhttps://www.facebook.com…
An ambassador is a high-ranking diplomat who represents a country in another country. They have been given authority to 're-present' the person who has given them their assignment. “We are ambassadors for Christ.” The implications of this are immen…
The God who spoke yesterday still speaks today. His chosen people were devastated after being displaced from their land, and their freedoms stolen. They needed to know that God had not rejected or orphaned them. Trauma and disruption happen, and we…
If you simply watch your news feed and absorb the rhetoric pouring out of the majority of the mainstream media, you would have every reason to live in paralyzing fear. Surely, the sky is falling after all.Alternatively, you can spend more time readi…
The psalmist, David, is not aiming for moral perfection. In fact, he, of all people, would never claim to have it all together.However, he is urging us to acknowledge that God places importance on both the external aspect (symbolized by 'clean hands…
There are special days throughout the year that stand out, especially for those who follow Jesus. One of my favorite days is Thanksgiving. Living a grateful life removes the lack, loss, and entitlement mentalities that can affect your ability to enj…
Walk, work, watch, and learn. Jesus intends for each of us to engage in a healthy and reasonable pace of life that is neither heavy nor ill-fitting. We are to learn his unforced rhythms of grace. By definition, grace is God’s power, strength, abili…
It’s an important question: Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? All of us get there at different times in our journey. Jesus wants to meet us in that depleted and exhausted place. He invites us to, ‘Come to me. Get away with me.’ He gi…
Pain and trauma are ground levelers for all people, everywhere, and for all time. It is one thing all of us have in common. Paul reminds us that in the midst of suffering, we are not to lose heart because, while things may be impacting us outwardly…
The trauma orientation of our fallen world is a real thing. Broken people break people and hurt people hurt people. I’m grateful that in the crushing seasons, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” When you interact with others today, be mindfu…
Faith that works in real life comes down to this simple trait: trust. When we wholly and fully trust God, knowing full well that He will never forsake or abandon us, life takes on a playful quality. This playfulness carries us through the hard and …
As you engage a new week, receive this encouraging word from the Word; ‘Don’t worry. Pray. Let God know what you need. Give thanks for all He has done.’ Sounds like a recipe for a great week! - Pastor Jimmy
God’s boundaries are not to keep us from having fun or enjoying life, they are to keep us from running our ship aground and derailing our destiny. We obey Him because we love Him. It’s not a heavy weight to bear, it’s the way to live an abundant and…
