Bridge Brigade

10/21/2024

Jesus’ approach to those who hurt us and persecute us is radical, yet filled with the power to transform both hearts and lives. In Luke 6:27-31, He calls us to love our enemies, to bless those who curse us, and to pray for those who spitefully use us. This isn’t just a command to endure hardship, but an invitation to respond with the same grace and mercy that He extends to us.

When Jesus walked the earth, it was His kindness that led people to repentance. He didn’t retaliate or seek vengeance, but offered love and forgiveness. We are called to do the same. Grace is the unmerited favor He gives us, and mercy is His restraint from the punishment we deserve. When we remember how much we have been forgiven, it becomes easier to extend that same grace and mercy to others.

Living at peace with one another is more than just avoiding conflict. It’s about actively loving others as we would want to be loved—reflecting the heart of Jesus in our words, actions, and prayers. Yes, there will be challenges. But remember, our true enemy isn’t the people around us, no matter how much they may oppose or misunderstand us. The enemy is the devil and the spiritual forces that work to divide and destroy (John 10:10). We must not lose sight of this truth.

If we can love one another as Christ loves us, and forgive as we have been forgiven, we will see real change. It starts with us, reflecting Jesus in a world that so desperately needs His love. Let’s commit to walking in this love daily, knowing that through Him, we can bring light into the darkest situations.

10/05/2024

Run to Jesus! He loves you more than you could ever imagine!

The love of Jesus is beyond comprehension. His grace and mercy are limitless, and His forgiveness is offered to all who come to Him. The Bible declares that “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). No matter what our past looks like, Jesus doesn’t condemn us. Instead, He offers grace, mercy, and forgiveness.

God’s love is unwavering and eternal. “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38-39). His love is steadfast and unchanging, no matter what we face.

If we believe in Jesus and confess that He is Lord, salvation is ours. “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). It’s not about our works or effort but about faith in His resurrection and His identity as the Son of God.

The beauty of the Gospel is found in John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” God’s love for us was so great that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for our sins. When we believe in Him, we receive eternal life.

It is by faith that we are saved, not by anything we could ever do. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). Salvation is a gift given freely through faith, not something we can earn or deserve.

Through Jesus, we are made new. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). In Christ, we are not defined by our past mistakes or failures—we are a new creation, transformed by His love and grace.

We could never fulfill the law on our own. But the good news is that Jesus paid the price for our sins, fulfilling the law on our behalf. “For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering” (Romans 8:3). Jesus took our place, paid our debt, and freed us from the penalty of sin.

Let us live in the freedom that Christ offers, knowing that His love never fails, His grace is sufficient, and His mercy is new every morning. Our salvation is secure in Him, and nothing can separate us from His love!

09/05/2024

JESUS is a loving God who has already paid the price for our sin. A true relationship with Jesus isn't about following all the rules! That is why Jesus came because NO ONE could follow all the rules!

“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭21‬ ‭NIV‬‬

How about everyone who identifies as a Christian, quit pointing fingers and acting like religious elite. Maybe we should try acting like Jesus, and loving people. We are no one's judge. How will anyone ever come to know Him if they feel judged and condemned by the people who profess to know Him.

Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭4‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I'm so grateful for the sacrifice Jesus made for us! I'm so grateful I don't have to try and be perfect! I'm chosen, not forsaken! I'm loved, forgiven and redeemed! I encourage all people who claim to know Him to be salt and light!

“Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬

After Jesus healed a man who had been paralyzed for almost four decades, the religious Jews were angry with Him. This may seem strange, because healing is a good thing, but Jesus performed this miracle on the Sabbath—the day of rest. In the Old Testament, God gave believers a long list of rules to follow in order to stay right with Him, and these rules included honoring the Sabbath.

But in the New Testament, Jesus was sent to change our relationship with the Father. By sacrificing Himself on the cross, He gave us access to a relationship with God—so that long list of rules was no longer needed. Throughout Jesus' life, He shows people the nature of this new relationship. But because it didn’t line up with what the religious establishment believed, they were angry with Him.

In John 5, Jesus justifies these changes through revealing His true authority. By calling God His Father, He shared that He was equal to God. This angered the religious Jews, but it gives us a deeper look into the relationship between the Father and Son.

Jesus tells us that the Father and Son are united in love. The Son does not ‘work’ for the Father—instead they work together, and the work Jesus does perfectly reflects the will of His Father.

This relationship reveals that Jesus has authority to give us eternal life with Him.

Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.
John 5:24 ESV

When we hear God’s Word and believe in Jesus, we have access to a relationship with Him that will last forever. Unlike the Jews in the Old Testament before this new covenant, we don’t have to follow strict laws perfectly to gain salvation.

All we have to do is accept the gift Jesus has given us through His authority. Have you accepted this gift?

02/23/2023

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We are going on a Mission Trip: This is an amazing opportunity for our children to serve other children and experience a mission trip right here in the United States.

We are partnering with Wings as Eagles Ministries to bring hope to the Dream Center on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Lakota Sioux, South Dakota. Wings as Eagles Ministries (WAEM) is a ministry and relief organization. They work with the First Nations People, bringing love and hope to our forgotten lands. The mission of WAEM is to bring the Gospel of Jesus to all and equip our native brothers and sisters to do the same. They promote positive healthy environments and communities on the reservations and encourage this lifestyle for the native children and families.

Ministry opportunities include:
Outreach/Distribution
Street Ministry
Elder home visits
Construction projects
VBS ministries
Youth rallies
Sports ministries.

We would love your support, both prayerfully and financially.

12/28/2019

Christmas has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean we should stop GIVING and SERVING!!! Through the generosity of some AMAZING followers of CHRIST, the INDY DREAM CENTER BRIDGE BRIGADE will be blessing the lives of several less fortunate families on Indy’s East side!!!! It’s our prayer that this food and clothing delivers a powerful message to our brothers and sisters in need that Jesus is ALIVE and READY to move into their lives in a BIG BIG way!!!

12/21/2019

Out spreading the love of our Savior! Happy birthday Jesus!!!!

12/15/2019

Please remember those who are less fortunate, not only during the holidays but everyday!

There’s no place like home for the holidays. For too many people in our city, that looks like this or worse!!! Please if you encounter a PERSON that happens to be homeless. Treat them with dignity! Let them know you care! Talk with them about JESUS!!!! For he is the ONLY SOLUTION to this and every other problem our society is facing!!!! God Bless you all and Happy Birthday JESUS!!!!

12/15/2019

There’s no place like home for the holidays. For too many people in our city, that looks like this or worse!!! Please if you encounter a PERSON that happens to be homeless. Treat them with dignity! Let them know you care! Talk with them about JESUS!!!! For he is the ONLY SOLUTION to this and every other problem our society is facing!!!! God Bless you all and Happy Birthday JESUS!!!!

12/08/2019

I'm so proud to be a part of this team!

12/07/2019

We had a Blast doing adopt-a-block with Indy Dream Center this morning!!!! Served donuts and orange juice, served some fun activity bags for the kids, served some groceries, but above all else we served Jesus Christ!!! Now we’re gearing up for our Bridge Brigade outreach at 3 p.m. come join the fun and experience the life changing blessings that come from serving the Lords Lost children!!!