Author Archives: Pastor Mike Bradley

Mission Romania (6)

What a wonderful Sunday! We divided into three teams. One team (Reed and Matt) went to an inner city congregation in Arad. Another team (Adam and Daniel) went to a church just outside of the city. Team 3 (Mike, Jim … Continue reading

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Mission Romania (5)

Today began with another Romanian breakfast of assorted meats, vegtables and bread. We have started each day gathered around the large dining table listening to wonderful stories from our hosts and sharing some of our own.   Our friends here … Continue reading

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Mission Romania (4)

What a day! We began the day with a tour of several of the poorest areas of Arad. These are parts of the city where the Roma (gypsy) community live. The churches here are burdened on how to reach this … Continue reading

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Mission Romania (3)

Today the team spent the morning (Thursday) in Timeroarsa, a city about an hour from Arad. We stood in the town square where the revolution began for the country of Romania.  In 1989 a Christian pastor spoke to thousands gathered … Continue reading

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Mission Romania (2)

Greetings from Romania!   God is at work here and we are blessed to be a part of the Kingdom work in this beautiful country. We led a worship service at the Baptist High school this morning which was started … Continue reading

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The Lord is my Shepherd (23)

“You prepare a table before me…” The Good  Shepherd prepares  a table for us.  The picture of a table prepared brings to mind a picture of the Thanksgiving dinner set out ready for the family to sit down and begin. … Continue reading

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Sabbath – #4

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) For our fourth Sabbath in our Lenten journey we have an opportunity to evaluate our anxiety levels.   Worry and stress are the ach enemies of … Continue reading

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The Lord is my Shepherd (22)

“The Lord is my Shepherd, I lack nothing.  He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul.  He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake.  Even though I … Continue reading

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The Lord is my Shepherd (21)

“…your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” The Good Shepherd uses a rod and a staff.  The staff can be used for discipline and direction like the rod, but the staff has some characteristics that can shed more light … Continue reading

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The Lord is my Shepherd (20)

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” A Good Shepherd uses the “rod”.   Sheep can be stubborn animals.   They … Continue reading

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