Onword and Upwords by Dennis Brady

Over 2000 years ago today, Satan was celebrating along with the Pharisees and those in the crowd yelling, “Crucify Him!” The Way was silenced. The “rebellion” was squashed. Or so they thought. Not much has changed in 2000 years. Satan… Continue reading

I don’t plant things. Especially if these things have to start as a seed or bulb. That’s why we have grocery stores and florists. But last Fall I was coerced into planting tulip bulbs. I was tempted to toss them… Continue reading

Easter is approaching and I’m more burdened this year than ever for friends and family who haven’t accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Maybe it’s because I believe our time is short before His return. It’s also that… Continue reading

Jesus was having His last supper with the disciples. He knew that in the next few hours He would be betrayed, spat upon, slapped, beaten, whipped, crowned mockingly with one inch thorns, staked to a cross, mocked some more and… Continue reading

My uncle Allen is pretty remarkable. He’s 75, works full time and goes to the gym. He even says he works out when he’s there. His Christian faith is as deep as I’ve ever known among anyone. But there’s something… Continue reading

Other than John the Baptist, who was the first person to recognize Jesus as the “Holy One of God”? Interestingly enough, it was a demon possessed man. James also said that even the devil believes in one God and trembles.… Continue reading

I want to say happy 26th anniversary to my noble and wonderful wife Sandra Brady. 26 years is a long time. Big number. It takes more than a feeling to get here. More than a sweet emotion or two. It’s… Continue reading

I wrote before about things that change your life. I just want to mention again how much I love the grocery delivery service Shipt. It’s like Uber for groceries. Analyze what it takes to do your grocery shopping. Put clothes… Continue reading

I continue to learn from my son, Will, how much patience God must have with me and how much I must humor Him. We had breakfast at Chic Fil A this morning. Will and I did that is. I assume… Continue reading

In my own words as I’ve experienced Him: A fair and worthy King to honor. A divine Healer. A trustworthy Provider. A forgiving Father. A grace-filled Judge. A faithful Friend. A constant Companion. A reliable Guide. An unmatchable Protector. A… Continue reading