Brown 7 in 2017

Our family of 6 will grow to 7 in 2017. God has chosen to bless us with another child. To be honest, this was a surprise to my wife and I. We thought we had our quiver full with four daughters. We survived and completed all the diaper and potty training we could handle. This…

Every Word in Trials & Temptations

PLAY AUDIO: MOTIVATE Illus[1]: Oysters suffer affliction when they get a grain of sand lodged inside their shells. No matter what they do, they can’t get rid of it. The sand gets lodged and it grows irritating to the oyster. The gritty sand becomes so irritating the oyster responds by coating the sand over and…

Youth @SPBCMD with RVR Retreat 2017

This weekend our youth ministry went away on retreat at River Valley Ranch (RVR). I was really impressed with the RVR staff from start to finish. Their registration process was easy but thorough. The staff were accessible and helpful throughout the weekend. The retreat speaker wasn’t necessarily dynamic but was biblical, authentic, and relatable; which…

Onward March On Washington On January 27 And Beyond

An added response to a letter to the editor of SP VOICE Here is what I believe. I believe that I cannot allow myself to feel isolated or defeated by ANY election. My hope is not in government but in something and someone greater. I pray for brave and energetic heroes who will model maturity and…