Follower of Christ, explore the life Jesus came to provide for you.

Following Christ can be a challenging path. While we experience the hope and peace of God’s presence, we feel the stress of daily life, the seduction of a godless culture, and the guilt and shame of not being all we believe we should be for God. Jesus came to set us free into a relationship with our Creator. I recently retired from corporate work to focus on helping believers in Jesus to build a faith that endures and to cultivate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Stranger’s Conflict

In Romans 7:15-19, Paul describes a universal struggle: the desire to do good but failing and doing things we know are wrong. This internal conflict often leads to frustration and guilt, contrary to God’s intentions for us. “The Stranger’s Conflict” explores why we face this inner turmoil and offers insight into overcoming it. I talk about how you can navigate these conflicts by embracing God’s grace, ultimately finding peace with God, and living a fulfilling life as a Christ follower.

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Hi, I'm Brad Church

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Growing up on a small farm in Oregon taught me the value of hard work and shaped who I am today. With degrees in biblical studies and business management, I spent 50 years working in the business world, most recently as a business analyst. Now retired, I dedicate my time to my family, my church, and sharing how we can live out a practical, everyday faith in Christ.

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The Purpose Mastermind

Finding Purpose In Life

The Bible is clear that God engages each of us in relationship for a for purpose that encompasses all of our life. He doesn’t save us simply for heaven some day when we die. He knows us intimately and more deeply than we know ourselves and He has purpose for each of us here on earth.

I work with a friend named, Mark Delaney, to help people discover their purpose. Knowing and focusing on our purpose can be a powerfully transforming adventure in life. If you want to learn more about knowing your purpose and living a life of purpose, click the link here. 

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Join me in a journey to build a faith that endures by cultivating a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Religion tends to place a burden on people’s lives, but following Christ is really about freedom: freedom from sin, freedom from external checklists, and freedom to become all that God designed us to be and to do all that He redeemed us to do. Join me while I explore this freedom on my journal.

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The Purpose Mastermind

Finding Purpose In Life

The Bible is clear that God engages each of us in relationship for a for purpose that encompasses all of our life. He doesn’t save us simply for heaven some day when we die. He knows us intimately and more deeply than we know ourselves and He has purpose for each of us here on earth.

I work with a friend named, Mark Delaney, to help people discover their purpose. Knowing and focusing on our purpose can be a powerfully transforming adventure in life. If you want to learn more about knowing your purpose and living a life of purpose, click the link here. 

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Join me in a journey to living out God’s design for our lives, breaking free from the guilt, shame, and addiction you’ve battled your whole life.

November 5, 2025

From Comfort to Calling: Embracing the Pilgrim Mentality

Pilgrims are those who travel or wander in a foreign land. Some pilgrims travel to a specific place in search of enlightenment. Others embark on a lifelong journey pursuing a place they cannot see but they hope for in faith. As followers of Jesus, we live a life with the
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November 3, 2025

When Faith Makes You an Outsider: The Blessing of Being Set Apart

Guilt by association is a concept that says that we tend to hang with people who do the same things and enjoy the same things as us. It is an implication that has caused many people problems in life. Sometimes rightfully so, but many times people are wrongfully judged just
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October 19, 2025

Jesus. The Ultimate Stranger.

Jesus, A Man Like No Other He was human like every other human. He was unlike all other humans. He was born like all of us. The will and Spirit of God conceived him. He experienced all the things that distract us from our purpose of knowing our Creator. He
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October 6, 2025

Do You Ever Feel Like You Do Not Belong?

It might have been at work, or at a social gathering, or growing up in school, or even in our own family when we felt it. But every one of us at some point has felt out of place, like we did not belong. We felt like we were on
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August 30, 2025

The Kingdom of Heaven: Final Judgment in the Kingdom

Parable of the Weeds Sown Among Seeds (Matthew 13:24-30, 37-43) “He presented another parable to them: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while people were sleeping, his enemy came, sowed weeds among the wheat, and left. When the
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July 31, 2025

The Kingdom of Heaven: Accountability in the Kingdom

In this post we will look at three parables that illustrate three areas of accountability in the Kingdom of Heaven. While God extends His grace to us freely, being citizens of His kingdom comes with obligations, just as any other citizenship. Accountability of Readiness in the Kingdom of Heaven The
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March 28, 2025

The Kingdom of Heaven Parables: A Universal Invitation and Blessing

My Note on Biblical Predestination There is sometimes a misconception among those who debate Christianity that we are either destined for hell or destined for heaven. It is important that we cover a bit of that question before we dive into today’s parables. The biblical idea of predestination hinges on
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March 5, 2025

The Kingdom Parables: Of Priceless Value

How do we measure value? In human experience, we might say that property, or precious metals and stones, or stocks in a company hold value. These hold material value that can affect the quality of our lives through providing the means to acquire a better lifestyle. We might also consider
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The First Chapter, Free

Download the first chapter of The Stranger’s Conflict for free and discover how to overcome feelings of alienation by embracing God’s grace. This insightful book connects your spiritual journey with the struggles of everyday life, offering practical steps to find peace and hope in your true identity as a follower of Christ.

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