Various blog posts from the pastors of the BBFI
At Zion National Park, I discovered that the greatest views weren’t from the shuttle bus. They were found by stepping onto the trail. In this third devotional, Jesus’ teaching about the narrow way comes to life, reminding us that God’s best is often found beyond the comfortable path. […]
Standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon is a powerful reminder of the greatness of God. In this second article of the Seven Sermons God Preached Through His Creation series, discover how one of America’s most breathtaking landscapes points us to humility, worship, and the majesty of our Creator through the truth of Psalm 8. […]
As my youngest son and I embarked on one final father-and-son road trip before college, God used the beauty of His creation to preach timeless biblical truths. The first lesson came from Petrified Forest National Park, reminding us that while everything around us changes, God’s Word stands forever. […]
“Coincidences are God’s way of staying anonymous.” I heard this statement a couple of weeks ago, and it really made me think. I think it captures something we have all experienced but often struggle to […]
Fifty years after Apple Inc. began in a garage, its global influence is undeniable. But Acts reminds us the early church turned the world upside down without technology. The same God still calls believers today, not just to admire impact, but to live with gospel-centered influence that truly transforms lives. […]
You have probably heard the phrase, “Prior planning prevents poor performance.” It is usually shouted in locker rooms, printed on weight room walls, or repeated by coaches who are trying to prepare their teams for game day.
Let me be clear, Easter Sunday is not a performance. We are not putting on a show. We are proclaiming a risen Savior. But the principle still applies. […]
When your view doesn’t match your vision. I heard that statement in a sermon recently and immediately wrote it down. It puts language to something every leader and every believer eventually feels.
There are seasons when what you see does not line up with what you believe God has shown you. Your view is what is right in front of you.
Your vision is what God has placed in your heart. And the two do not always match. […]
Every leader wants to see their ministry grow. We pray for more people, greater impact, and wider influence. But true ministry growth doesn’t begin with new strategies. It begins with spiritual preparation.
In order to scale a ministry, you must begin by preparing yourself for God to bless.
Growth is not something we force; it’s something we faithfully prepare for. […]
Most of us would say that we care about people. I do. Pastors do. We notice when someone is hurting. We feel concern. We tell others we will pray for them. And oftentimes, we actually do. Caring is not the problem. But caring is often where we stop.
Loving others the way God loves others requires a shift, from caring for people to carrying their burdens. […]
Minutes before an Easter service, a Chicago pastor learned activists intended to disrupt worship. What followed was not chaos, but calm, decisive leadership. Drawing from lived inner-city ministry experience, this article offers hard-earned lessons on preparation, spiritual readiness, and protecting the integrity of corporate worship without surrendering Christlike witness. […]
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