An Interfaith Experience
Saturday was quite the day for me, given my tendency to be overly concerned with what folk think of me. I awoke early to the criticism of...
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Brandon Billings
- Jul 29, 2015
- 4 min
True Community
This past week was quite amazing in that I had gracious time to be alone when needed, and the privilege of spending seven days with my...
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Brandon Billings
- Jul 27, 2015
- 2 min
Fulfilling the Law
“Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the Law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to...
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Brandon Billings
- Jul 27, 2015
- 3 min
Recent Guest Column Journal West
I’ll have to admit, reading that a Hindu Temple was coming to Clemmons was a bit of a culture shock. However, the announcement did...
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Brandon Billings
- Jul 16, 2015
- 3 min
What is Faith?
Of late I must say that my faith has been tested. I am now 37 years into my calling to “cities.” Each year I have engaged in some way...
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Brandon Billings
- Jul 15, 2015
- 3 min
The Price of Spiritual Leadership
For many years now I have been fascinated with the volumes of literature around leadership. Raised in a blue collar environment, I was...
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Brandon Billings
- Jul 14, 2015
- 2 min
A Robe, a Ring and a Role
For several days now I have contemplated my role in life going forward. This Red Zone era of aging is an amazing gift. One has had plenty...
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Brandon Billings
- Jul 3, 2015
- 2 min
The Glory of the Lord
Just finished the Book of Exodus. I am always amazed at the artisans involved in the design and manufacture of the elements of the...
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Brandon Billings
- Jul 1, 2015
- 2 min
Sanctity and Inviolability
Often during my devotions I am struck by a simple passage, seemingly out of context but dramatically revealing of the nature of God. ...
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Brandon Billings
- Jun 16, 2015
- 2 min
The Balance of Leadership
Reading through Exodus with the full intent of capturing what lies hidden within the “white space” of the text, I was struck by Moses...
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Brandon Billings
- Jun 14, 2015
- 1 min
Spiritual Value & Community
I am amazed at the layered truths within the Word of God. This mysterious book is so easily read only for its ancient narrative. ...
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Brandon Billings
- Jun 13, 2015
- 4 min
Reflections on Words from 2009
“More than 800,000 properties received foreclosure filings in the first quarter of 2009. This is the highest number in history and is...
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Brandon Billings
- Jun 8, 2015
- 3 min
Jonah Gets a Bum Rap
I was drawn off sequence in my reading yesterday by a young pastor who spoke from the book of Jonah. His take was to challenge the...
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Brandon Billings
- Jun 3, 2015
- 4 min
What Good Would It Do
This morning is one of those days when I arise early and have little scheduled for the morning. That always makes for a more relaxed read...
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Brandon Billings
- May 29, 2015
- 2 min
Fierce Love
This morning as I read through the story of Joseph, a Biblical hero of mine, I was struck again by the intense pursuit of God’s love and...
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Brandon Billings
- May 27, 2015
- 4 min
Hidden Aspirations
Aspirations are not bad, but if hidden motives are present, relationships almost always suffer. I, as most have, truly aspired to bring...
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Brandon Billings
- May 26, 2015
- 3 min
The Two Witnesses
I am now 42 years into this Christian journey. I have heard thousands of sermons from some of the best theologians, with a broad exposure...
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Brandon Billings
- May 25, 2015
- 3 min
Reflections
This Memorial Day seems to have left me with much time, and the luxury of hours beyond my usual early morning limited reflections, where...
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Brandon Billings
- May 18, 2015
- 3 min
Nothing They Plan to Do Will Be Impossible
Doing the impossible sounds like something God would cheer for, right? However, this phrase was actually recorded as a spiritual concern...
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Brandon Billings
- May 17, 2015
- 3 min
A Camel In Our Tent?
This ancient proverb has been on my mind since early Friday, after hearing the story of a leader in his fifties. He fortunately had...
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