Dealing with Difficulties (James 1:2-4)
What difficulties are you dealing with today? Difficulties at work? Difficulties with someone in your family? We all face difficulties in...
Read MoreWhat Does the Older Brother Teach Us About Life and Faith?
In the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), which should probably be called the Parable of Two Sons, since it is really a story...
Read MoreNorth Carolina Marriage Amendment
On May 8, 2012 citizens of North Carolina will have the opportunity to go to the polls and vote on a new amendment to the North Carolina...
Read MoreSix Reasons You Should Want to Be Like the Prodigal Son
I am currently preaching through Luke 15:11-32 at Neel Road. Most of us who grew up in church call this passage the parable of the prodigal...
Read MoreBe Thou My Vision
This is a great old hymn and a meaningful prayer. Be Thou My Vision Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, naught be all else to me, save...
Read MorePrayer Requires Patience
Anyone who has ever prayed for someone or for a specific situation knows that we sometimes have to wait on God. In fact, in numerous...
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My name is Neil Westbrook and I am passionate for the gospel and crazy about the local church! What I write and share on this blog is the result of God's impact on my life. I am thankful to serve as the Senior Pastor at Neel Road Baptist Church in Salisbury, North Carolina where God is opening hearts and changing peoples lives everyday. I am not a writer or a blogger. I am a pastor. So don't expect what you see here to be too cool or trendy!