Do we leave any impressions on our loved ones?

A Legacy of Encouragement - You have a choice. You can lift others up or bring them down. Twenty years from now when people think of you what will they remember?

Brad Peterson on May 22, 2015

What is in your wallet, really?

In God we trust our money.....or do we? It's His money. Do we return it with His glory?

Brad Peterson on February 3, 2015

Just as you are

It happened nearly five years ago. I had been divorced for five years, wayward, empty and had made too many bad decisions. No drugs, no alcohol, I was a sinner and made bad decisions. I was not angry, oh no, my Lord had been so good to me. I just wasn’t available to Him. But over time He drew my heart to Him. He used people to mentor me and I became…

Brad Peterson on May 2, 2014

Can you slow down?

I’m in my late 40s, life expectancy is shy of 80 for males. Ask those in my life, I can feel the pressure to pack my life full of activity and maximize my time by doing all I can. In school, we’re encouraged to join as many clubs as possible to make the most of our educational experience. At work, it’s expected that we’ll be unreal productive…

Brad Peterson on March 25, 2014

How to rehab faith

Physically, there are many reasons why people work out; one reason is rehabilitation. They were hurt or became ill. Rehab defined: “Treat or treatments designed to facilitate the process of recovery from injury, illness or disease to as normal a condition as possible.” So some people aren’t in the gym just…

Brad Peterson on February 19, 2014

What is wrong with me? I am not myself anymore

Ten years ago I ran around in short-sleeve shirts in 30 degree, 12 degree windchill weather and was sweating. I noticed the frame of my body was sickly skinny. At night, sleep was impossible because I could feel my heart racing and beating out of chest or my back, depending on how I was laying in bed. What was wrong, I did not feel like myself…

Brad Peterson on December 10, 2013

We are who God made us to be

I’m all about encouraging you! You are a masterpiece! When God made you, God really DID break the mold. There is no other person who is like you. Knowing that we are unique should humble us. It goes even further, He can use everybody He creates. God can look at you and can see what you will become before you have actually become it.…

Brad Peterson on November 12, 2013

The value of words, what to do with a million a year?

The choice of words make a huge difference. What we say to our kids, our spouse, our boss, our friends and standing in line, the words we use are so powerful. Sometimes we say words that shouldn’t be said. Sometimes we omit words that need to be said. In James 3, we find that words can change the course of life. no man can tame the tongue,…

Brad Peterson on July 30, 2013

Rejoice when we are persecuted?

Jesus said to rejoice when we’re persecuted. Matthew 5:11-12 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” It 

Brad Peterson on July 2, 2013

Encouraging words make a difference

Have you ever known someone who believed in you, someone who frequently spoke words of encouragement and praise? The kind of person who made you feel you could do it, whatever “it” was? That’s the kind of person God wants us to be. Paul gave a good guideline when he wrote that everything we say should build up the…

Brad Peterson on June 25, 2013