Principles of Progress: Rivers & Roads

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Philippians 3:12,Not that I have already attained or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 

 Isaiah 43:18-19, Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. 

 

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Reset Your Outlook - Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for May 31, 2023

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments


Reset Your Outlook


In an increasingly petty and narrow-minded world, it is good for us to consider God's greatness and elevate our thinking to cause us to become more purposeful in our times.

As a lifelong photographer, lately I have become more involved in the hobby of Astro photography, which is taking photographs of objects in space. David wrote in Psalm 145:5, "I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works."

Today, within and near our cities, light pollution hinders seeing the night sky as David and others saw it. If you ever have been in a place without city lights, you know how spectacular the night sky is. But this is an experience that very few have had the pleasure of witnessing.

There is something life-lifting in meditating on the works of God. We often marvel at the works of man, but nothing compares to the works of God. This is not something we need for our faith, but it is certainly an inspiring example of the bigness of God, in the midst of the smallness of this world.

David also wrote in Psalm 19:1-3, "The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard."

The heavens are the skies, both the daytime and night skies, going into space. The heavens declare God’s creative glory and his power to regulate all things. David said that day and night utter speech. It also reveals knowledge. God speaks to us through His creation and challenges us to expand our knowledge. Jesus used parables about nature to illuminate truth.

I challenge you to elevate your thinking and remove yourself from the petty and pointless things of this world that compete for your attention. As a matter of fact, when you meditate on the glorious splendor of God's majesty and on His wondrous works, you will experience a reset in your outlook and in your thinking. By looking at a big God, you will see yourself in proper perspective and realize your help and strength are available from Christ.

On this blog, there is a video compilation of astro images collected over the past few months, and a few from recent years. There's also a link below to my online gallery, as well as a video from the 2017 total eclipse of the sun.

Let these images and video inspire you to view your life through the lens of God's greatness, not the lens of these troubled times. Reset your outlook.

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY SLIDESHOW





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Peace, A Guard for Your Heart - Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for May 24, 2023

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments


Peace, A Guard For Your Heart


Listen to Full Message from Sunday, May 21, 2023
"My Mind & The Mind of Christ"
by Pastor Bryan Hudson
 







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Imago Dei: My Mind & The Mind of Christ | What Does The Bible Say About Mental Health?

Monday, May 22, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments




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1 Corinthians 2:16, For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ.

Philippians 4:7, And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Having the mind of Christ means sharing the plan, purpose, and perspective of Christ, and it is something that all believers possess. The believer lives a life under God’s influence

The Bible has a lot to say about the mind. However, the mind is not the brain. This is a misconception that needs to be overcome.

The Bible says nothing specifically about mental health.

The Bible talks about health, but does not differentiate what parts of the body or one’s life need to be healthy. God’s concept of healing is the total person, spirit, soul, and body

When understood properly, biblical truth and scientific/physiological truth are not competing concepts, but complimentary concepts.

Each serves a different purpose.

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A Mother's Love – by Patricia Hudson

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments




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A mother’s love, celebrates the wins and comforts the losses. No matter what happens, you can always count on a mother to give you a love unlike any other.

Deuteronomy 4:9, Teach what you’ve seen and heard to your children and grandchildren.

Teach your children the wisdom and lessons you learn in life.

 

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A Mother’s Confidence in You - Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for May 17, 2023

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments


A Mother’s Confidence in You


Listen to Full Message from Sunday, May 14, 2023
"A Mother's Love"
by Patricia Hudson
 




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The Best Version of You – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for May 10, 2023

Tuesday, May 09, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments


The Best Version of You

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Listen to Full Message from Sunday, May 7, 2023
1 Corinthians 15:9, For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.


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Imago Dei: I Am By Grace (1 Corinthians 15:9-10)

Sunday, May 07, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments




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God’s Purpose for You. You are “By Grace.”

1 Corinthians 15:9, For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

G.R.A.C.E.

Give: Give what God has given you to give.

Reach: Go for more than business as usual.

Accept: Embrace the new things God was doing in your life.

Clear: Clear the old behaviors to make room for God’s best ways.

Elevate: Giving, Reaching, Accepting and Clearing lead to an Elevation or “Great Grace!”

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Jesus Is Enough - Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for May 3, 2023

Tuesday, May 02, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments


Jesus is Enough!


Listen to Full Message from Sunday, April 30, 2023
"Imago Dei: The Life You Live"
 

Galatians 2:20 
 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. 21 I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.”

Galatians, 2:8 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 10 and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.

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Imago Dei: The Life You Live (Galatians 2:20)

Sunday, April 30, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments




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Galatians 2:20, I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. 21 I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.

In the Apostle Paul's day and in our day, there is this concept that Jesus is not enough, and additional religious philosophy and practice is needed.

"The just shall live by faith." (Rom 1:17, Gal 3:11)

The life at peace with God is not attained by futile, never- ending, ever-defeated effort. It can be had only by casting himself on the love and mercy of God as Jesus Christ. ~ William Barclay

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You Are More Than You Realize - Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for April 26, 2023

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments





Listen to Full Message from Sunday, April 23, 2023
"Imago Dei: Know Who You Are!
 
 

Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. 28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”

God’s image - Character

God’s likeness - Outward witness

Dominion - Responsibility, tasks, duty, service

Fruitful - Utilizing abilities and gifts

Multiply - Reproduce yourself, empower others

Subdue - Create and maintain order


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Imago Dei: Know Who You Are!

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments




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Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. 28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”

God’s image - Character

God’s likeness - Outward witness

Dominion - Responsibility, tasks, duty, service

Fruitful - Utilizing abilities and gifts

Multiply - Reproduce yourself, empower others

Subdue - Create and maintain order

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Walking in Newness of Life - Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for April 12, 2023

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments




Listen to Full Message from Sunday, April 2, 2023
"RISEN! Walking in Newness of Life"
 

What did the Apostle Paul teach? He taught something called  “Identification with Christ.” 

This is the master key to unlocking our identity in Christ and kingdom living.

Romans 6:1, Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace? 2 Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it? 3 Or have you forgotten that when we were joined with Christ Jesus in baptism, we joined him in his death?  4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should WALK in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection. 6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin

  • We celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, not only because it was only a life-changing event in history. 
  • We celebrate because Jesus’ resurrection is a empowering grace for today. 
  • This is why we say, “Jesus IS risen,” not “Jesus HAS risen.”

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RISEN! Walking in Newness of Life

Monday, April 10, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments




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Romans 6:1, Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace? 2 Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it? 3 Or have you forgotten that when we were joined with Christ Jesus in baptism, we joined him in his death? 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should WALK in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection. 6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sinWe celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, not only because it was only a life-changing event in history.

We celebrate because Jesus’ resurrection is a empowering grace for today.
This is why we say, “Jesus IS risen,” not “Jesus HAS risen.”

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Palm Branch, Clothes, or a Donkey? – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for April 5, 2023

Tuesday, April 04, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments




Listen to Full Message from Sunday, April 2, 2023
"When Your King Comes In"
 


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When Your King Comes In – Another View of Palm Sunday

Monday, April 03, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments




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John 12:12, The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: “Hosanna! ‘ Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!’ The King of Israel!”

King Jesus rides on the faith of worshippers.

How do you receive your King Jesus?

1. Obey the Lord, "Go into the village...."

2. Pay Attention to detail, "Find a colt tied... get the permission of the owner" (not just grab any donkey walking around, and there were a lot of them)

3. Operate under God‘s authority, "The Lord has need of it…"

4. Understand sacrificial giving. 
A sacrifice is not: Doing something we don’t want to do. 
A sacrifice is: Offering up something costly and precious.

5. Remember the blessings of God in your life: “[Rejoiced over] All the mighty works they had seen..."

6. Worship and praise God, “HOSANNA! Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord."

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Encourage Yourself In the Lord – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for March 29, 2023

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments


 Encourage Yourself in the Lord


1 Samuel 30:6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.

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Your Season of Delight – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for March 22, 2023

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments


 Your Season of Delight 


Listen to Message from Sunday, March 19, 2023
"Your Year of Provision & Season of Delight"

 


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Your Year of Provision & Season of Delight

Monday, March 20, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments




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How to Avoid Drifting – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for March 15, 2023

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments


 How to Avoid Drifting


Listen to Full Message from Sunday, March 12, 2023
Kingdom Leverage: How to Gain it and Use It 


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Stop the Drift

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments




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God’s Method for Your Success – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for March 8, 2023

Tuesday, March 07, 2023 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments


 God’s Method for Your Success


Listen to Full Message from Sunday, March 5, 2023
Kingdom Leverage: How to Gain it and Use It 


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