10 Lies the Enemy Uses to Keep You Feeling Lonely

In 2023, the Surgeon General of the US, Vivek Murthy, wrote a report stating that we are now in an epidemic of loneliness and social isolation. Almost half of all Americans are experiencing loneliness every day. Not only is this not good for our souls, but it’s also terrible for our physical health. Americans are spending fewer hours in face-to-face socializing than ever before, and it is taking a toll. The enemy of our souls knows how crucial community is to our spiritual

Did You Pray About It? - Joshua 9:14

It’s easy to make rash decisions in the excitement of the moment. Maybe it’s your dream job or relocating to a city you love that causes you to say "yes" in a heartbeat and sometimes skip the most important step—asking God. Click "read more" to watch the video to see how important it is to seek Him first in all you do.

Written by:

Daniel Ryan Day is Senior Producer/Editor of Digital Content at Our Daily Bread Ministries, cohost of Discover the Word, author of Ten Days Withou

The Pain of Farewell: A Reflection on Eternity

We were not created for goodbyes.

The deep reluctance we feel at even thinking about letting go of someone or something meaningful reminds us that we were not made to say goodbye: We were created for eternity. As Ecclesiastes 3:11 tells us, God "has put eternity into man's heart."

Our reluctance to say farewell stems from the original perfection of Eden. Before sin entered the world, Adam and Eve enjoyed unbroken communion with God and each other. But their disobedience brou

Falling into Grace: Brookside Community Church Fall Ladies Retreat

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, we invite you to embrace God's grace at our annual Ladies Retreat. This year's theme, "Falling into Grace," encourages us to explore the depths of God's unconditional love and mercy. Join us for a weekend of spiritual renewal and fellowship as we open our hearts to the transformative power of divine grace.

Retreat Details

Join us from October 14-16 at the serene Pinecrest Retreat Center. Just as nature sheds its old leav

Missionary of the Month

Take a moment to read the latest up-date from the Chan family, and drop them a note of encouragement.

Hello Friends!

Our team has been blessed with numerous opportunities to share the gospel in both urban and rural areas of China over the past few months. In the cities, we've focused on building relationships with young professionals and university students, organizing small group discussions on faith and life purpose. These gatherings have led to several individuals exp

Prepare Your Hearts for Worship

This Sunday's sermon will be titled, "The Fools of the Resurrection." 

Please take a few moments this week to prepare your heart to receive the Word with all eagerness (Acts 17:11) by reading the scripture and listening to the song of the month.

Meditation Scripture: Luke 24

Song of the Month: In Christ Alone