Brian E. Conklin
Resurrection Sunday (Easter)
It is sunrise on Easter morning. I cannot help but imagine that morning almost 2000 years ago when Jesus’ followers woke up and...
Brian ConklinApril 20, 2014
Good Friday
It’s Good Friday. One of the most revered holidays of the Christian calendar.
Brian ConklinApril 18, 2014
Saying Yes Is Just The Start
Saying yes to Jesus is not the goal, it is the beginning. Why else would Jesus say, "You must be born again."? Birth...
Brian ConklinApril 3, 2014
The Church Divided
“Are you Calvinist or Wesleyan?” That was the question I was asked a little while back. I was speechless for a moment, which...
Brian ConklinFebruary 6, 2014
Lessons Learned: The Pilgrims and Thanksgiving
This week, in America, we celebrate Thanksgiving. Our friends to the north in Canada celebrated this in October. I do not know the...
Brian ConklinNovember 25, 2013
Three Simple Things to Improve Your Day
I have been a pastor and spiritual counselor to people for many years now. When someone comes to me struggling with anything I...
Brian ConklinSeptember 16, 2013
Fathers Don’t Exasperate Your Children
"Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." Ephesians 6:4.
Brian ConklinJune 17, 2013
Who Are You Following
You can't follow Jesus by following the crowd. You can only follow Jesus by following Jesus. Sometimes that means being different than everyone...
Brian ConklinMarch 22, 2013
Celebrating Advent
I remember the first time I heard of Advent. Kelly and I were about to be married and we were attending a church...
Brian ConklinNovember 26, 2012
