Brandon BillingsMay 29, 20173 minA Twisted Tail (sic)As I sat in church yesterday, listening to a pastor share the story of Nehemiah, a man with a passion for his city, I couldn’t help but...
Brandon BillingsMar 9, 20174 minSoulish Strategies RedeemedI could hardly wait to get back to my workstation after my 7:00 meeting this a.m.. Maybe it was because of my long hiatus from blogging,...
Brandon BillingsDec 1, 20164 minPhilosophy – Alignment and the Rationale for My DistanceThe original meaning of the word philosophy comes from the Greek roots philo- meaning “love” and -sophos, or “wisdom.” Philosophy...
Brandon BillingsNov 28, 20163 minNew Life and True IntimacyAs my wife and I were discussion just yesterday, everyone has a faith journey and a story needing to be told, but unfortunately few write...
Brandon BillingsMay 25, 20162 minSpeaking in TonguesThis morning as things seem to be planing out somewhat, I picked up one of my wife’s devotionals from Max Lucado, “On Cavary’s Hill.” I...
Brandon BillingsDec 24, 20152 minBethlehem, The House of BreadI couldn’t help but rejoice this morning as I read Luke’s story surrounding the birth of Jesus. In his letter to Theophilus, Luke’s...
Brandon BillingsJul 27, 20153 minRecent Guest Column Journal WestI’ll have to admit, reading that a Hindu Temple was coming to Clemmons was a bit of a culture shock. However, the announcement did...
Brandon BillingsJul 17, 20153 minFeeling UneasyI awoke quite early this morning, stirred perhaps with what lies before my grandson, at least relative to my own life experience. Not...
Brandon BillingsJun 14, 20151 minSpiritual Value & CommunityI am amazed at the layered truths within the Word of God. This mysterious book is so easily read only for its ancient narrative. ...
Brandon BillingsMay 16, 20152 minLife Still Unfolds Whether We Like It or NotIt has been a while since the cacophony which I call life has moved me to write. Each morning feels somewhat like I would perceive the...
Brandon BillingsApr 24, 20153 minThe Gift of Alone-nessThis morning began early as I awoke even before 4:00. Early morning restlessness is not uncommon among the elderly and is often shaken...
Brandon BillingsApr 4, 20157 minThe ScapegoatMaybe it is the Easter season that has me thinking. As a Christian, I celebrate both the Passover with the Jewish Community and the...
Brandon BillingsApr 2, 20152 minGod will move the stone…“Go forward today on the pathway of service, undaunted by possible future obstacles. Let your heart be cheered by the certainty that...
Brandon BillingsMar 11, 20153 minThat None PerishMy journey through the text of scriptures now has me in the Book of the Acts of the Apostles. Somehow expanding on the title beyond...
Brandon BillingsMar 2, 20154 minStrips of LinenI cannot get away from my growing intrigue with scripture. You would think after 42 years, one would grow weary of the same words. I...
Brandon BillingsMar 1, 20152 minBible BasicsThis morning was one of those times when I felt more nostalgia than revelation, yet seemed encouraged to write. As I continued my read...
Brandon BillingsFeb 25, 20153 minAbsurdity“On that day you will realize that I am in the Father and you are in me, and I am in you.” –Jesus (John14:20 NIV). I could not help but...
Brandon BillingsFeb 22, 20152 minProphet or ProdigalReading through the New Testament, internalizing the possibilities of one becoming like Jesus, which is no less than the Pauline Epistles...
Brandon BillingsFeb 21, 20152 minThe Baby and the WashI am always amazed at the diverse opinion and the easily aroused passion among those in the Christian faith, particularly when it comes...
Brandon BillingsFeb 18, 20153 minA Reality CheckEvery once and a while a sanity check needs to occur in any leader’s head. Leadership is actually to a large degree conflict management,...