As a father of 3 it goes without saying that God has showed me a few things, sometimes even through our children. My wife has been a helpmeet for nearly 30 years. As a Chaplain I witnessed, first hand, the struggles that parents go through… especially when not doing it “God’s way”. The results of the choices, many times, are reflected in our children; so choose wisely.

Many of the sermons on this page are still in outline format as they were preached or taught. I am reworking them over time to be more of a readable study or lesson. For some they can be and idea or perspective in which to look at a subject or passage.

Biblical guidelines for the use of cell phones and other devices

It is important to understand that having a personal electronic device such as a cell phone, tablet, computer, tv, ipod, mp3 player, video games… ect.. is a privilege. They are...

Should God be allowed in schools?

By Chaplain Rick Brewer I often see or hear the statement of “Put God Back in Schools” and while I understand their zeal I’m afraid I cannot agree with it....

When Should you start taking a child to Church?

The family is under attack! Make no mistake in this. The ideals of the home, the structure, the leadership have all being separated and diminished. While there are many factors...

Is giving a child an allowance scriptural?

Should parents give kids an allowance? This indeed is a great question and with any great question there are differing points of view. There is certainly a need of stewardship...

The Tinker Toy Trouble

The year was 1979, Christmas morning, surely a time of peace and happiness. When the time came in the Brewer tradition to open the presents I got the hottest toy...

The Parable of the Dirty Dishes

When it comes to chores, I think that no chore is more despised by kids than that of washing dishes. I know even myself growing up there was always that...

The Importance of Chores

It’s no secret in this day and time that young people today lack many of the “work hard” traits that we reflect on as a core principle. Finding a young...

Tips to keep your kids room organized

Nothing like finishing up a hard days’ work to come home to the kids rooms all a mess. However, with every situation is a teaching opportunity. It's amazing how many...

Time Savers for keeping a Clean Home

The more I visit homes to work with parents and children; the more I realize that the art of cleaning seems to have skipped a generation (or 2). I speak...

Tips for a Clutter Free Home

As homes and apartments continue to be built for our ever-growing population, the challenge of space management seems to take center stage. These homes and apartments get smaller and smaller...

The Path of a Young Man

Proverbs 4:1  Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. On Father’s Day we look at the path of a young man and to recognize...

Feasting on the Word

Proverbs 27:7  The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. There are many that come to church today and are no longer...