Oh, The Donkeys We Ride!
“The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and...
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Brandon Billings
Aug 18, 20154 min read
Progressive Revelation
Whether anything will ever come of my writing is becoming less and less significant. The conviction of my heart rather, did I honestly...
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Brandon Billings
Aug 15, 20152 min read
“The Family of the Unsandaled”
The above language from Deuteronomy 25:10 stood out this a.m.in my annual read through scripture. Whether such a linear devotional...
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Brandon Billings
Aug 10, 20153 min read
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, 20154 min read
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, 20152 min read
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 17, 20153 min read
Feeling Uneasy
I awoke quite early this morning, stirred perhaps with what lies before my grandson, at least relative to my own life experience. Not...
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Brandon Billings
Jul 16, 20153 min read
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, 20153 min read
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, 20152 min read
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, 20152 min read
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, 20152 min read
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, 20152 min read
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, 20151 min read
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, 20154 min read
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, 20153 min read
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, 20154 min read
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, 20152 min read
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, 20154 min read
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, 20153 min read
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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