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Built to Win!

Matthew 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 

There are two types of rocks: 1. There are small man-made rocks, like Peter (whose name meant "small rock").  2. And there are big God-made rocks like Jesus and the firm foundation He laid.

We all need people in our lives who love us and are reliable. However, we cannot build on people alone. Jesus loved Peter, warts and all, but he was too small of a rock to build upon. Jesus spoke of another rock on which He would build. He called it "This rock."

"This rock"is the "big rock" of knowledge and relationship with God through Christ. when you build your life, your ministry, and your career on Christ and Kingdom principles, your success will never be overcome by the forces of evil or darkness.

You are built to win!

Be Still. Stop all the Noise. Give God Praise Now!

Psalm 46:9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariot in the fire. 10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! 

David understood God in many profound ways. He wrote Psalms, or songs, that expressed God's nature, works, and power.

When God stops war, especially wars in your life, as He did for David, God breaks the ability of your enemy. Notice the wording, "He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two." We know from Jesus' and Paul's teachings that our enemies are not people, but unseen forces from the natural to the demonic. God gives us victory and assurance of peace!

Then He says, "Be still, and know that I am God." One interpretation of this phrase states, "I am your leader. Stop all this noise."

After God has shown Himself faithful in your life; after He has broken the forces that tried to break you; it's time to "stop the noise" of complaining, making excuses and allowing other voices to influence you more than God!

Be still. Stop all the noise. Give God praise now!

Willowbrook Christian Academy | 15 Years of Laying A Christ-Centered Foundation


Matthew 19:14, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

Dear New Covenant Family & Friends,

Today Willowbrook Christian Academy concludes a fruitful journey begun 15 years ago. Willowbrook served the Indianapolis Community as the preschool and daycare ministry of New Covenant Church.

We thank God and celebrate the hundreds of the children who were educated and received a Christ-centered foundation through our excellent program. We appreciate the many staff members who were employed by us and contributed to the blessing and success of our young students. Our original group of students are now nearing adulthood.

Mrs. Hudson and I would like to express our appreciation to our dedicated staff and dear friends: Ms. April Hewlett (13 years), Mrs. Alberta Westbrook (10 years), Mrs. Andranda Cooper. (7 years), and Ms. Theresa Mitchell (1 year).  No one knows more than Patricia and I how we feel about our staff members as well as value the time and passion each has invested in children served by Willowbrook Academy! We labored in love to provide a loving, Christ-centered learning experience to children and their families.

Keep our staff-family, children and parents in your prayers as they move forward in their lives, education, and careers. When it is all said and done, we know that God is faithful and He cares for all of us!

Pastor Bryan & Patricia Hudson

Dr. King: A Legacy of Courage and Conviction

Today we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King on the national holiday established in his honor.

Too often, I find that when some people discuss the legacy of Dr. King, they are quick to point out his flaws and failings. Others seem to embrace his teachings and sayings, but only in a highly selective fashion. Yet others try to ignore his work and legacy altogether.

It is obvious to many of us today that Dr. King was a social prophet and a man of great courage and conviction. As a Christian minister, it is appropriate that such a man would have been responsible for leading one of the greatest movements in the 20th Century. It takes a Christian to have the type of compassion and sense of mission that Dr. King possessed. Christ's mission was glorified though his work.

Below are a series of quotes from Dr. King that I trust will inspire you as they have inspired me:

To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: "If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?" But... the good Samaritan reversed the question: "If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?" ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
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