Brad McClure

What Seems Small Might Land You In the Emergency Room–Or Worse.

Standing in the lobby of our new church building, I held a small round Aleve. For 98% of the population, this would be no big deal, but I’m a part of the 2% allergic to Ibuprofen, and I knew very possibly this Aleve. It was 5:50 pm on

A Godly Friend

What are the qualities of a good friend? A quick google search shares the world’s qualities of a good friend that has some value, but the Bible shows us a better example of a friend in Jonathan and David. These two were unlikely friends. Jonathan was the rightful heir

Sowing and Reaping

Finish this sentence for me. What goes up must come ____________. Good job! You have some familiarity with gravity. There are many laws in our society that make up our universe. There’s another law in the Bible that most everyone knows, but many ignore.  It’s called the law of

Us and Sin

Text: 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  Our relationship with sin affects our relationship with God.  Sinning comes naturally to us. It’s part of our nature. I’ve never

Now What?

Text: Psalm 105:4 Seek the LORD, and his strength: Seek his face evermore.‭ I wrote this short devotional below for our church this Sunday following our Revival Meetings. You may not be coming off of Revival Meetings, but how are you doing spiritually? Today, our services are back to

What's "Following" You?

Text: Psalm 23:6 “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.” Our journey through this comforting Psalm has reminded us of our Good Shepherd’s provision.  * He provides rest, both physically and

The Presence of our Good Shepherd

The Good Shepherd doesn’t protect His flock by keeping them from trials but rather providing His presence amid trials.  At times a shepherd will have to lead his sheep through some valleys. According to Phillip Keller, a former Shepherd, and author, The valleys tend to have the best sources

Prone to Wander

Text: Psalm 23:3 “He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Animals like to wander off. If you have owned any animal outside of maybe a goldfish, you know they tend to wander. The Psalmist described the sheep in the

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My Son's Message to Scared People...

I was a nervous kid growing up. So bad that I remember getting stomach ulcers at a young age. I remember drinking a thick white liquid substance and then being tested. My mom ended up leaving her job and staying home. I don’t know all of the reasons how

Drinking from Polluted Potholes

Today’s Text: Psalm 23:2b “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.” Phillip Keller, the author of the book “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, points out that sometimes stubborn sheep will not wait for the clear, pure water that

Rest For Your Soul

Today’s Text: Psalm 23:2 “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. Psalm‬ ‭23:2‬ ‭ Sheep left to themselves will struggle and eventually wander into danger.  But, sheep led by a devoted shepherd will thrive. A good shepherd knows where

The Lord is MY Shepherd

Today’s Text: Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. David penned these words thousands of years ago, and we still cherish them today.  There are four truths in this statement that make it a defining statement and allow it to impact hearts for centuries.

My Shepherd

Today’s Text: Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Walk up to nearly anyone on the street, and they know of Psalm 23.  If not immediately, just start quoting the first verse, and they will finish it. At many funerals, you will hear these

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Faith, Family, and Choices – A Look Back at the First 40 Years of My Life.

Life is made up of thousands of choices, but some are out of your control. And those can set the direction for your life. At least they have for me. Today I turn 40 years old. This birthday more than any, has caused me to reflect back on life. Like

A Story of a Foolish Husband...🙋🏼‍♂️

Do you ever imagine what it would feel like to sleep in your car overnight? Yeah, me either but on a recent getaway with my wife, intending to bring some much-needed relaxation, we were three minutes from spending the opening night in the car. And to make matters worse–it’

Adversity University

Trials and temptations may bring your deepest pain, but they also provide your most significant opportunities for spiritual growth.  J C Ryle once said, “Trials are intended to make us think, to wean us from the world, to send us to the Bible, to drive us to our knees.” Charles

Revival

God, Search Me

What is Revival? That’s the question someone asked me this week as they looked at an invitation to our Revival Meetings.  That got me thinking–have we as a church become familiar with the routine of a Revival Meeting, but lack an understanding of what we are seeking?  So,

What's Consuming Your Mind?

How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore, the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. ~ Psalm 36:7 What consumes your mind will eventually consume you. The society David describes at the beginning of Psalm 36 is not much unlike ours. * No fear of

3 Lessons We Can Learn From a Golden Retriever

I’m not a dog guy. Well, I wasn’t a dog guy. Actually, I’m reluctantly becoming a dog guy, and it’s because we bought a Golden Retriever last year named, Mayzie. When I picture dogs, I imagine those little ankle-biting dogs that bark like they are giant

God's Way is Perfect, But Not Always Easy

Psalm‬ ‭18:30‬ ‭ As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. David was a young teenage boy kneeling before the famous prophet Samuel when he heard these words, “Arise, anoint him: for this

5 Results of a Christ-Focused Christian

Psalm‬ ‭16:8-11‬ ‭ “I have set the LORD always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: My flesh also shall rest in hope. For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; Neither wilt

Making Memories

I have always been a memory guy, and moving back to my hometown has flooded my mind with memories. I can’t help but think and tell stories as we pass every house or field. Getting together for the McClure’s always involves laughter and usually some old stories from

Why I Love Easter So Much

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and we are starting baseball season! I love this time of the year. The cold days and sun going down before we even leave work are behind us, and warm sunny days are ahead! A bonus to my favorite time of the

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“Dear Dad” Letters

“Dear Dad…I love you.” Those were the first words I read when I sat down in the car. My son Jeremiah had a diorama school project due in two days, and I had just found out! I didn’t even know what diorama meant! The first evening simply consisted

Family

Two Areas of Focus in the Years Ahead.

Life goes by fast. My kids have been teasing me lately because this year I will be turning 40 years old! While joking with them, this reality hit me. My life is more than likely, half over. No one knows exactly how long they will live, but given the “average”