We judge people every day based solely on their outward appearance. But that’s not what God looks at.
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to share this message with a large group of teenagers at one of our campuses. Take some time and watch the video below.
People look at looks; God looks at heart.
Have you ever misjudged someone because of their appearance?
Just before her 3rd birthday, my daughter, Ashlyn, had her very first dance recital. That meant a trip to buy her first pair of dance shoes. She was so excited to pick out her first dance shoes. It was a great moment.
In the car on the way home, my wife and I started talking about how Ashlyn loves music and has great rhythm.
I said, “Ashlyn is a little musician.”
Immediately, from the back of the car I heard, “I am not a musician!”
Taken off guard, I responded, “Oh… is that because you are a dancer?”
“No” Ashlyn giggled, “I’m not a dancer!”
Confused, I asked, “Then what are you?” Continue Reading…
There was a time in my life while working at a previous church that I seriously considered quitting ministry. I was pouring my life and soul into this church and didn’t see any results.
The pastor I worked for didn’t seem to care about what I was doing. I had volunteers who fought against everything I tried to do. No matter how many times I warned them, students kept making the same dumb mistakes over and over.
I was depressed. I was angry. I felt like I was wasting my time trying to make a difference in the world.
Confession time: Over the years I have had some success and some failure. When things go well I tend to think, “Way to go Brandon! You really did great on that one!” When things go bad, I doubt myself. “What is wrong with me? Am I really cut out to be a pastor?”
One of my biggest struggles as a pastor is fighting the tendency to take credit for the success or failure of my ministry. I feel like if I preach the perfect message, do good follow up, and put on amazing events then I will grow my ministry. Continue Reading…
Hi, I'm Brandon. Over the last 6 years, I have had the privilege to work in churches of all different sizes, from a church plant to mega churches. If you are looking for a speaker for your next event, I hope you will consider me.
