Hope Blog - Entries written by Brian Edwards

MonMondaySepSeptember26th2011 Get Busy

Posted Monday, September 26 2011 @ 10 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

Blessed Hope.... I wish somehow I could get all of you in a locker room and give you a fourth quarter, "we can do this" speech. I wish I could be a general on a beautiful white horse and shout to the top of my voice, "charge"! I believe now, more... More

FriFridayAugAugust19th2011

Revelation

Posted Friday, August 19 2011 @ 12 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 5 comments Add comment

As we study the book of Revelation, post your questions and comments here. This is a very challenging and often times confusing book. That is why we are going to take our time with it and try to address all of your questions. You can listen to the... More

ThuThursdayMayMay5th2011 Osama Bin Laden Forum

Posted Thursday, May 05 2011 @ 9 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

The Wednesday night after the news of Osama Bin Laden's death spread around the world we decided to talk about what our reaction should be as a Christian. Should we be glad and actually celebrate his death? Should we feel a sense of satisfaction? Or... More

WedWednesdayFebFebruary2nd2011 My Story

Posted Wednesday, February 02 2011 @ 8 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 1 comments Add comment

Hey everyone, if you have a *positive* story of how Blessed Hope has impacted your life please take a moment to share. Sometimes we lose sight of the fact people's lives really are changed and we want the opportunity to highlight what God has done... More

FriFridayAugAugust6th2010 Really, I am

Posted Friday, August 06 2010 @ 12 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

What an exciting time to be a part of Blessed Hope! I know vacation season is still impacting attendance, I know everyone spending their money enjoying the summer is having an effect on our offerings, but none of that changes the great things God is... More

FriFridayJulJuly23rd2010 Renewed

Posted Friday, July 23 2010 @ 7 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

One of my favorite miracles in the bible was the healing of the blind man. The religious pharisees repeatedly asked him the question, How did this happen? To me his answer was classic, "I don't know". That was his answer and he didn't budge from it.... More

SatSaturdayJunJune26th2010 Open

Posted Saturday, June 26 2010 @ 11 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

For just a moment pause and think a specific thought. Any thought you want to think..... have you got it? Seems completely invisible doesn't it? It's NOT! God knows exactly what you're thinking. As a matter of fact He always knows what we're... More

ThuThursdayJunJune17th2010 Psalm 37:23

Posted Thursday, June 17 2010 @ 9 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

Just in case you can't quote this verse take a moment and read these words, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He (God) delights in his way". WOW!!! What a relief! This one verse let's us know it's not up to us to plan the future,... More

WedWednesdayJunJune16th2010 completely dependant

Posted Wednesday, June 16 2010 @ 12 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

We live in a culture that encourages Independance. The news media, the educational system, music and popular talk show host all share the common desire to empower you to live without the need of God. This insane philosophy has somehow melted our... More

SunSundayMayMay30th2010 Nehemiah a great teacher

Posted Sunday, May 30 2010 @ 11 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 2 comments Add comment

Today marked the conclusion of our study in Nehemiah. The eight month journey came to a close with Nehemiah physically fighting with the people who were openly disobeying God. This makes me feel so much better about how you must feel about me. I... More

WedWednesdayMarMarch24th2010 God sees

Posted Wednesday, March 24 2010 @ 9 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

Sometimes I find myself questioning, does God really know what I'm going through? And then I'm reminded, Of course He does. So why do I doubt His awareness of my situations? It's because I forget that the clouds in my life only block my view of Him.... More

TueTuesdayMarMarch16th2010 March 16th Update

Posted Tuesday, March 16 2010 @ 12 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

James 1 : 22 Clearly says, "be doers of the word and not hearers only" . God can't say it any clearer. Obedience to His word involves action. It's more about living than it is receiving, but too often we take in mass amounts of His word without... More

MonMondayMarMarch8th2010 March 8th Update

Posted Monday, March 08 2010 @ 11 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 1 comments Add comment

In the third chapter of Daniel we're introduced to three young men who honored their committment to God and refused to follow the culture. As a matter of fact they were so bold they refused to obey King Nebuchadnezzar. In their day this was unheard... More

WedWednesdayFebFebruary17th2010 Conviction

Posted Wednesday, February 17 2010 @ 9 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged video 0 comments Add comment

SatSaturdayFebFebruary13th2010 Trust God

Posted Saturday, February 13 2010 @ 5 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged video 0 comments Add comment

ThuThursdayFebFebruary4th2010 Jeremiah 33:3

Posted Thursday, February 04 2010 @ 5 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged video 4 comments Add comment

ThuThursdayJanJanuary28th2010 Post A Comment

Posted Thursday, January 28 2010 @ 12 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

This is just a note to encourage you to watch the Power of 100 video . However, my encouragement doesn't end with encouraging you to watch but I also want you to share. Share because it's the right thing to do, share because it's more blessed to... More

FriFridayJanJanuary22nd2010 Jan. 22nd update

Posted Friday, January 22 2010 @ 8 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

This past week my family had the privilege to experience one of the highlights of our year by going on our annual cruise to somewhere warmer. It's always fun spending that time with so many of our friends from Blessed Hope. Once again Sunday's... More

MonMondayJanJanuary11th2010 Jan. 11th Update

Posted Monday, January 11 2010 @ 11 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

How often are we really thankful for grace? If you're not really sure what grace is you really can't appreciate it's value can you? The easiest definition is simply, "the unmerited favor of God". God lovingly giving us what we could never earn or... More

MonMondayJanJanuary4th2010 January 4th Update

Posted Monday, January 04 2010 @ 10 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

My heart is still heavy after yesterday's message. I realize at this point the future of Blessed Hope and the measure of our impact will be determined by our willingness to "set our hands to the work". The cultural walls that need to be restored are... More

FriFridayJanJanuary1st2010 Happy New Year

Posted Friday, January 01 2010 @ 12 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

Moments ago I had the privilege to welcome 2010 with my 9 year old on one knee and my six year old on the other knee. As soon as the ball dropped cameras focused on people sharing a New Year's kiss. The girls immediately started showering me with... More

WedWednesdayDecDecember30th2009 Dec. 30th

Posted Wednesday, December 30 2009 @ 10 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

What about your life would change if you committed to closely follow Jesus in 2010? If you're thinking nothing or not much neither of those are optional answers. Following Jesus always produces change! Fisherman are transformed into disciples, tax... More

SatSaturdayDecDecember26th2009 2009 Is History

Posted Saturday, December 26 2009 @ 4 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

In just a few days 2009 will quickly move from current to past. Each time we refer to 2009 it will be past tense. It's amazing that 365 days can vanish so quickly, but almost as quickly as a year arrives it disappears. Scripture says, life is... More

MonMondayDecDecember21st2009 Dec. 21st Update

Posted Monday, December 21 2009 @ 10 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

How wonderful is it that we're celebrating a white Christmas in Southside Virginia? For most of us this may be a once in a lifetime experience. I spoke with a 73 year old man who said he hadn't seen anything like this since he was a child. That... More

WedWednesdayDecDecember16th2009 Please Pray

Posted Wednesday, December 16 2009 @ 4 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 2 comments Add comment

Blessed Hope, This video is incredible! Pastor Matt Chandler is someone God has used not only in my life, but in pastor's lives all over America. The Village Church has become one of the strongest churches in the country since Matt became pastor. A... More

MonMondayDecDecember7th2009 Dec. 7th Update

Posted Monday, December 07 2009 @ 12 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 1 comments Add comment

Once again it was really productive being in the book of Nehemiah. I think all of us will remember "when" because we've all been there. "When" life isn't fair, "when" things don't follow the path of least resistance and "when" we question if God... More

MonMondayNovNovember30th2009 Nov. 30th Update

Posted Monday, November 30 2009 @ 10 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 1 comments Add comment

I love Nehemiah!! His passion, his commitment, his humility, his faith, his courage and his willingness to challenge the impossible. However, I'm totally captivated by his conviction and I pray that yesterday's service called each of us to live life... More

FriFridayNovNovember27th2009 Black Friday??

Posted Friday, November 27 2009 @ 10 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

Well I hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving. Our family was so blessed to enjoy an incredible holiday. However, I can definitely feel a few extra pounds after a couple of amazing meals. I've decided my favorite verse has to be, "and they ate till... More

MonMondayNovNovember23rd2009 November 23rd Update

Posted Monday, November 23 2009 @ 9 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 3 comments Add comment

I continue to be amazed by the way God is honoring the time we're spending in the book of Nehemiah. However, yesterday there was so much more depth to the service than just the teaching. The music was amazing, and the best part was you. It was so... More

MonMondayNovNovember16th2009 Investment

Posted Monday, November 16 2009 @ 6 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 1 comments Add comment

In (Romans 12) God calls on us to willingly present ourselves to Him as a totally surrendered sacrifice. That means everything I am, everything I have should all be presented completely to Him, but that's not an easy request. You see we all have the... More

MonMondayNovNovember9th2009 Something To Build On

Posted Monday, November 09 2009 @ 1 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

Recently we've been teaching through the book of Nehemiah, and it quickly becomes obvious that God's call to Him is still God's call to us. I'm convinced God desires for us to be wall builders. To do what we can to make a difference where we can. To... More

WedWednesdayNovNovember4th2009 Excited

Posted Wednesday, November 04 2009 @ 3 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 2 comments Add comment

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to send out a little message and let you know how excited I am that I'll be back this Sunday ( I can't wait). It's seems like forever since I had the opportunity to spend worship time together with you and I've missed that... More

ThuThursdayOctOctober29th2009 Health Update

Posted Thursday, October 29 2009 @ 10 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 2 comments Add comment

Once again I've been reminded to appreciate the people who love you enough to pray for you, and that's exactly what so many of you have done. People and churches from all over the country have been calling to let my family know they were praying. I... More

TueTuesdayOctOctober20th2009 Awesome

Posted Tuesday, October 20 2009 @ 10 AM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

I hope you feel the same way I do about the way God moved this past week. It was great to see so many people on their knees before God asking Him to gift us with compassion. The first message in the new Nehemiah series powerfully brought to light... More

SunSundayOctOctober11th2009 Encouraging

Posted Sunday, October 11 2009 @ 10 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 3 comments Add comment

This past Sunday was a really good day, and to be honest I needed it. The spirit of the service was really good, the original song designed for the message was awesome and you guys listened with intensity. I was also encouraged by the attendance and... More

MonMondayOctOctober5th2009 Prosperity Gospel

Posted Monday, October 05 2009 @ 1 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 3 comments Add comment

MonMondayOctOctober5th2009 Explaining Purpose

Posted Monday, October 05 2009 @ 12 PM byBrian Edwards Tagged No tags 1 comments Add comment

Wow! It's so awesome to finally welcome you to Blessed Hope's very own blog. Many thanks goes to Wayne Hogan for devoting so much of his time to make our new site a reality. Way to Go Wayne! By the way you can post a comment telling us what you like... More