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Reset Your Outlook - Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for May 31, 2023

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In an increasingly petty and narrow-minded world, it is good for us to consider God's greatness and elevate our thinking to cause us to become more purposeful in our times.
As a lifelong photographer, lately I have become more involved in the hobby of Astro photography, which is taking photographs of objects in space. David wrote in Psalm 145:5, "I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works." 
Today, within and near our cities, light pollution hinders seeing the night sky as David and others saw it. If you ever have been in a place without city lights, you know how spectacular the night sky is. But this is an experience that very few have had the pleasure of witnessing.
There is something life-lifting in meditating on the works of God. We often marvel at the works of man, but nothing compares to the works of God. This is not something we need for our faith, but it is certainly an inspiring example of the bigness of God, in the midst of the smallness of this world.
David also wrote in Psalm 19:1-3, "The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard."
The heavens are the skies, both the daytime and night skies, going into space. The heavens declare God’s creative glory and his power to regulate all things. David said that day and night utter speech. It also reveals knowledge. God speaks to us through His creation and challenges us to expand our knowledge. Jesus used parables about nature to illuminate truth. 
I challenge you to elevate your thinking and remove yourself from the petty and pointless things of this world that compete for your attention. As a matter of fact, when you meditate on the glorious splendor of God's majesty and on His wondrous works, you will experience a reset in your outlook and in your thinking. By looking at a big God, you will see yourself in proper perspective and realize  your help and strength are available from Christ.
On the blog, there is a video compilation of astro images collected over the past few months, and a few from recent years. There's also like to my online gallery, as well as a video from the 2017 total eclipse of the sun.
Let these images and video inspire you to view your life through the lens of God's greatness, not the lens of these troubled times. Reset your outlook.
Bryan Hudson astrophotography gallery
 
 

Peace, A Guard for Your Heart - Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for May 24, 2023

Listen to Full Message from Sunday, May 21, 2023
"My Mind & The Mind of Christ"
by Pastor Bryan Hudson
 
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Imago Dei: My Mind & The Mind of Christ | What Does The Bible Say About Mental Health?

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1 Corinthians 2:16, For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?  But we have the mind of Christ.
Philippians 4:7, And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Having the mind of Christ means sharing the plan, purpose, and perspective of Christ, and it is something that all believers possess. 
The believer lives a life under God’s influence
The Bible has a lot to say about the mind.
However, the mind is not the brain. 
This is a misconception that needs to be overcome. 
The Bible says nothing specifically about mental health. 
 The Bible talks about health, but does not differentiate what parts of the body or one’s life need to be healthy.
God’s concept of healing is the total person, spirit, soul, and body
When understood properly, biblical truth and scientific/physiological truth are not competing concepts, but complimentary concepts.
Each serves a different purpose.

A Mother’s Confidence in You - Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for May 17, 2023

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"A Mother's Love"
by Patricia Hudson
 
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A Mother’s Love - Message by Patricia Hudson

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A mother’s love, celebrates the wins and comforts the losses. No matter what happens, you can always count on a mother to give you a love unlike any other.
Deuteronomy 4:9, Teach what you’ve seen and heard to your children and grandchildren. 
Teach your children the wisdom and lessons you learn in life.
 

The Best Version of You – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for May 10, 2023

Listen to Full Message from Sunday, May 7, 2023
"Imago Dei: I Am By Grace"
 
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Imago Dei: I Am By Grace

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God’s Purpose for You. You are “By Grace.”
1 Corinthians 15:9, For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. 
G.R.A.C.E.
Give: Give what God has given you to give.
Reach: Go for more than business as usual. 
Accept: Embrace the new things God was doing in your life.
Clear: Clear the old behaviors to make room for God’s best ways.
Elevate: Giving, Reaching, Accepting and Clearing lead to an Elevation or “Great Grace!”
 

Jesus Is Enough - Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for May 3, 2023

Listen to Full Message from Sunday, April 30, 2023
"Imago Dei: The Life You Live"
 
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Imago Dei: The Life You Live

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Galatians 2:20, I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. 21 I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.”
In the Apostle Paul's day and in our day, there is this concept that Jesus is not enough, and additional religious philosophy and practice is needed. 
"The just shall live by faith." (Rom 1:17, Gal 3:11)
The life at peace with God is not attained by futile, never- ending, ever-defeated effort. It can be had only by casting himself on the love and mercy of God as Jesus Christ.  ~ William Barclay
The Life You Live - Galatians 2:20 
I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live  
Old sinful and selfish versions of myself are dead and in the past.
But Christ lives in me 
Christ in you, the hope of glory (Col. 1:27). This is the most significant factor to blessed and purpose filled life

You Are More Than You Realize - Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute for April 26, 2023

Listen to Full Message from Sunday, April 23, 2023
"Imago Dei: Know Who You Are!
 
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