Hey Partners and Friends!

How did you do last week?  Did you allow the Word of God to change your mindset on a situation that occurred in life?  Did you press into God and His word or did you allow the situation to overtake you and run havoc in your mind? If you choose the first scenario, praise God!  If you choose the second scenario, no worries. Ask God to forgive you, help you, and get back on track! Champions never give up, they just get pick themselves up and get back on the path to moving forward in their goals.

The definition of goal is the end toward which effort is directed. Champions always direct their goal toward a winning end! Champions want to win and are willing to do whatever it takes to reach that goal. They have set their mind on the prize and they keep pressing toward that mark even when failure is involved. Thank goodness Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Edison didn’t give up in the face of failure. We wouldn’t have freedom for all and the light/electricity we have to today if it wasn’t for these men. Both of these men failed many times and had the option of quitting. I am pretty sure each one dealt with thoughts of failure and wanted to quit, but they didn’t allow those thoughts to settle in their mind and make them who they are. Praise God, the Champion of all Champions, Jesus, didn’t give up! Even in the midst of crying out to God for help, he stated, “Oh my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will”.  (Matt. 26:39) Jesus had a goal… us! Our salvation was the “end toward the effort” Jesus was directed to! He endured the cross and the shame set before him so that we can live in eternity with Him! His mindset was on us! Our mindset should be set on Him. Overcome negative thoughts about your life and situation by doing what Jesus did - setting His mind on the prize.

What is your mind set on today?  On Christ and His word? I can do all things in Christ which strengthens me. I can overcome any situation by the blood of the lamb and the word of my testimony. Think on these things… whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, think on these. (Phil. 4:8)

 - Coach Brim

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Is it in your calendar yet?  One of the greatest youth events this summer is getting closer! July 23rd will be here before you know it, and you don’t want your youth to miss out! Not only do we have great times of ministry with Billye Brim, Chip Brim, Steve Munds, and special guest, we have part of our packaged deal trips to Silver Dollar City, White Water and featuring the new show at Sight and Sound theater, Samson! I’m telling you! You won’t want to miss out!

Hey Partners and Friends!

For several weeks we have talked about attitude, perception and overcoming. All three of these words have to do with mindset. If your mind is set with a good attitude, then you will have a good outlook on life - even though you may be in the middle of a situation that does not look so good.  Have you ever been there? Who hasn’t?

A couple of Sundays ago my wife, Candace Brim, spoke on this very subject - mindset. She shared that mindset is defined as a mental attitude or inclination; a fixed state of mind.

Napoleon said, “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve. “

David Cuscheri stated, “The mind is a powerful force.  It can enslave us or empower us. It can plunge us into the depths of misery or take us to the heights of ecstasy. Learn to use the power wisely.“

The word of God tells us that as a man thinks, so is he. So, it is obvious that the mind and thought life play a very important role in every area of our life - especially in the area of faith.  In fact you, could say that our thought life is a great predictor of our faith level.

The stronger our thoughts are geared to what the Word of God says about us, the stronger our faith will be!

II Timothy 1:7 tells us, “For God hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and love, and of a sound mind.” In other words, we were never meant to have anything but a sound mind! God has provided that for us and has backed it up with all kinds of help in keeping our mind sound.

He has given us His word and His Holy Spirit to help us on a daily basis, but it is up to us to get in His word and listen to the Holy Spirit. So make a choice this week to get into His word and spend time in prayer. Allow God’s word to change your mindset to a mind fixed on Him.

Just a Reminder! The C4C Youth Rally in Branson Mo. Is a life changing experience for junior high and high school kids and it starts July 23rd and ends July 27th.  This youth rally is designed to build up your youth to be a Champion 4 Christ as he or she enters their upcoming school year! It’s a week full of lots of ministry times with Dr. Billye (mom) and myself, along with other anointed speakers.  It’s also a time for fun with Go Ministries music and drama team, as well as trips to the great Christian parks found in Branson; Silver Dollar City and White Water. Check it out! Visit our website at Champions4Christ.org and on Facebook and Instagram @c4crally.

- Coach Brim

Hey Partners and Friends!

The last three weeks, we talked about three very important words to our persevering walk as Christians - Attitude, Perception, and Overcomer.

All three of these words can either be strength or they can be a weakness in your life.  If you look at the challenges you face with the attitude of “I can’t do this,” then that is actually what you are going to get.  But if you look at the challenge as, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” then you will move forward in God. And whatever Perception you see yourself in - God is my source, or I have no source - then that is where you will operate from. Unless you step out of your “tent” and see yourself as an overcomer in God, you will remain an under achiever for God.  God does not see you that way!  He sees you through Jesus, and that’s an overcomer. A Champion!

When God called me into ministry, 19 years ago, He said to me, “I want you to train my people to be Champions 4 Christ!” The Hebrew word for Champion is Gavar and it means, “ is strong, mighty warriors, one who always prevails”!  That’s the way God sees us!  You may not feel strong right now, but you are!  You may not think of yourself as mighty right now, but you are! You are a warrior through Jesus Christ, His Blood, His Name and His Word!

I have a Champion Project to tell you about!  The C4C Youth Rally in Branson MO is a life changing experience for Junior High and High school kids. It starts July 23rd and ends July 27th.  This youth rally is designed to build up your youth to be Champions 4 Christ as they enter the upcoming school year. It’s a week full of lots of ministry times with Billye and Chip Brim and other anointed speakers.  It is also a time for fun with GO Ministries music, drama, and fun games, as well as, trips to the great Christian parks found in Branson: Silver Dollar City and White Water.  So, go check it out!  Visit our website at Champions4Christ.org or check us out on Facebook and Instagram @c4crally.

 - Coach Brim