Onword and Upwords by Dennis Brady

  • No Longer Slaves

    I recently wrote about albums that have marked me. Every now and then one song will speak directly into my soul like it was injected intravenously. I can listen to it on repeat for an hour or more. It doesn’t… Continue reading

  • I Can Have This Bad Experience Anywhere

    So, trying to be a good husband today by getting Sandra’s car serviced. I realized that Saturday is not a great day to be a good husband. The first place I stopped asked if I set an appointment online. I… Continue reading

  • Hit the Mute Button

    Golfing is a life skill. You can use it your whole life in personal and business pursuits. I imagine that politicians and business leaders cut more deals in a golf cart than in an office. Unfortunately, it’s a skill I… Continue reading

  • Take Possession 

    Deuteronomy is repetitive with God’s promises to the wilderness wandering Israelites. If they would obey His commands then He would make them strong so that they can go and take possession of the land He promised them. Land flowing with… Continue reading

  • The Enemy Within

    In the book of Numbers chapters 24 and 25 there’s a poignant story of a pagan king named Balak who saw the Israelites approaching his land and he was concerned. Balak hired Balaam, a diviner to have a chat with… Continue reading

  • Time Flies

    A friend today congratulated me on my 25th wedding anniversary. He has known me all of those years and more and commented, “Time Flies”. That made me pause. Yes, 25 years has flown by, but not without some turbulence. We… Continue reading

  • Albums That Have Marked Me 

    As I approach 50 there are less than a handful of albums that have left an enduring mark on me. The first one (and I admit this without shame) was Back In Black by AC/DC. I still remember where I… Continue reading

  • 4 Types of Interstate Drivers and Life Lessons 

    Drive I-85 for a lengthy period of time and you will see different types of drivers. One is the Bat Out of Hell. He drives like the interstate is Daytona speedway. In and out of lanes, cutting other drivers off… Continue reading

  • Talking To God 

    Do you pray? The Bible says we’re to pray without ceasing. This implies that we should be talking to God all of the time, all day and not just with eyes closed early in the morning. After all, God is… Continue reading

  • My Dad

    The following are the words I spoke at my Dad’s funeral last Saturday.  I struggled whether or not to post this, but ultimately I think he’d want me to as it tells his story and gives glory to God. Thank… Continue reading