February 2012
50 posts
The Bridge Chicago: Do You Have a "Such a Let... →
Hello Tumblr friends!
Thanks to everyone who had downloaded, or reblogged posts about, our own Jed Brewer’s song about the struggling with singleness “Such a Let Down”.
If “Such a Let Down” has encouraged you or altered your view on singleness, we would love to hear your thoughts. This week we will be posting/reblogging people’s stories. We will be happy to post them anonymously.
Download...
“One thing the devil loves to do is convict you of the one thing that is not a...”
– Jed Brewer on episode 3 of the Say That podcast
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What Am I Supposed To Think When I See Amazing...
jesusandalex asked you: Hi Jed! What does it really mean when God say he will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand? I’ve watch video of artists who seem to have a relationship with Christ falls short of His glory and never return back. Why did God allow them to be tempted to the point of despair and death? Thank you!
Jed Brewer replied:
Hey Alex,
It sucks to see that...
The Lies Around Singleness
thebridgechicago:
“and it all makes you wonder, if something’s wrong with you ‘cause wouldn’t they be calling, if that wasn’t true
and if it just ain’t in the cards, then it really shouldn’t be this hard and if it is then why the wait, no one else suffers this way”
-some of the lies that singleness embeds in people’s mind. Jed Brewer breaks down those lies in his song “Such A Let...
Unka Glen's Citadel of Enlightenment: Telling your... →
unkaglen:
Anonymous asked: I was addicted to porn for a good six, almost seven, years of my life. I’ve grown closer to the Lord and moved past that addiction alongside Him, but my thoughts constantly move toward my future relationships. I guess my question is … how would I go about telling my future…
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“it’s such a let down
that we just can’t figure out
an answer that makes...”
– “Such a Let Down” by Jed Brewer, a song for folks struggling with singleness
download it free on NoiseTrade (via thebridgechicago)
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My Friend Doesn't Believe The Bible - What Do I...
indaigle asked you: I have a really good friend who believes in Jesus, but when it comes to the Bible, he doesn’t listen because to him, it was written by humans and since humans aren’t God, it can’t be fully correct. I have no idea how to respond to this, and the conversation ends. How can I answer him?
Jed Brewer replied:
Hey Indy,
This is a great question. And part of the...
The Bridge Chicago: Jed Brewer on writing "Such a... →
thebridgechicago:
So, I have a couple of friends who are single gals, and, they are, to me, proof that there are plenty of guys out there dumber than a box of hair.
Each of my two friends are attractive, smart, Godly women, and they are straight up *catches*. Yet, both of them are single, and knowing what to do with that singleness is a painful, nausea-inducing struggle, day after day.
The...
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What Does The Bible Mean When It Says That Loves...
Anonymous asked: You know how it says that love always trusts and always perseveres? What exactly does it mean to trust someone? Even though I have close friendships, whenever I feel disappointed, my trust in the other person almost instantly disappears. I know they say that trust is hard to build and is easily broken, but I don’t believe it is impossible. How do you rebuild your trust in a...
“Glen: I’m severely married. I’m married hard with a vengeance. Jed: Yippie Ki...”
– Say That! podcast episode 3
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This weeks topic: “Do you think it is in God’s plan for everybody to find ‘the one’ and get married?”
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My Friend Believes With His Head, But Not His...
carleycatastrophe asked you: Hi Jed! I’ve followed for a while now and I truly love your blog! I have a question about how to pray for a person in my life. There is a guy that I care about very much, and due to various reasons, we aren’t together right now. I believe God has us separated right now, but hasn’t taken this relationship away completely. My boy is struggling with God...
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Unka Glen's Citadel of Enlightenment: Christian... →
If you read one article - ever - about dating as a Christian, it should be this one. Check it and spread the word!
unkaglen:
Let’s face it, dating is a modern cultural phenomenon. The Bible doesn’t say anything about it, because dating as we know it today didn’t exist back then. So can we still apply the Bible to the modern cultural phenomenon of dating? You bet. But it won’t work to try and...
“and if you’re crying in your bed
you know that you just want somebody’s arm...”
– Such A Let Down by Jed Brewer.
A song for folks struggling with singleness.
Download it for free here
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A Song for Single Folks
thebridgechicago:
A little while back, Jed wrote a song for ladies who are struggling with singleness. If you know anyone who needs some encouragement that God has a plan to address their aloneness, this might be just the thing for them.
download “Such a Let Down” here for free
Watchthebridgechicago:
Jed shows you how to play “Grace”.
Record yourself playing it and send it to us, you could win “Live at the Bridge” worship CDs and we will reblog every entry!
Download the track free here
Get lyrics and chord charts here
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Is It A Sin To Have A Wet Dream?
Anonymous asked: I have a question. See, my major that I’ve been working on in my life is kicking out masterbation and porn. I’ve been doing good this week but I was wondering if ‘wet dreams’ (I was gonna say something more medical sounding but couldn’t think of anything) are, bad I guess.
Jed Brewer replied:
Hey bro,
Well, there’s a short answer to this question, and...
What In The World Is "SAY THAT"?
leeyounger:
YES! My good friends Austin, Tyler, David and Taylor are ready and willing to show you how to find your new favorite thing on the internet: the ‘Say That’ podcast!! Check this:
What is Say That? from Taylor Lane on Vimeo.
Then, go get the first two face-melting, mind-blowing episodes for FREE by clicking RIGHT HERE! (And dang, leave your boys a comment! It’s easy and it helps us...
Watchthebridgechicago:
Our friend serenescreams with an entry in our “Grace” cover contest!
serenescreams:
TheBridgeChicago Contest Entry
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How Do I Move Past A Terrible Period In My Life?
hisharilyn asked: lately I’ve been going through some hard things, really, really difficult things in life. And it sucks, a lot. But through this, I’ve grown closer to God and gotten back into church, started making new, better friends. But still find myself constantly thinking about those really difficult things almost every minute of my day. I want to focus on God and his plan for me, not only...
"Grace" is now on NoiseTrade! →
thebridgechicago:
The new Bridge worship song “Grace” is available for free download on NoiseTrade.
Or, not free, you can leave a tip of any amount you choose.
Why Tip:
Any money goes to help Jed produce more music and stuff for folks in recovery and behind bars and for you to enjoy on Tumblr
Down the road, we hope to use Tumblr proceeds to fund missionaries (for a surprisingly low amount,...
“Good marriages take a lot of work. Great marriages take basically everything...”
– Glen Fitzjerrell (Unka Glen) from episode 2 of the Say That podcast
get it free with one click here
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WatchA CONTEST! WIN A BOX OF FREE WORSHIP CD’S FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS!
Hey my Tumblr friends,
So, I wrote a new song for our inner-city worship service (The Bridge). It’s all about Grace - what Grace is, how it works, etc. This video is me leading our service in singing it.
Well, now, we’re running a contest right now, where if you film yourself or your youth group singing the...
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How Do I Pray?
cat-chic asked you: This seems like a silly question but should I talk out loud when I pray? I usually don’t because I don’t like listening to myself.. Thanks :)
Jed Brewer replied:
Hi Jess,
Not a silly question at all – I’m glad you asked!
To answer it, let’s start by asking a different question: what’s God’s desire for our prayer? That leads to one of my favorite verses in the...
Love Y'all.
Just saying, I do. I’m grateful to get to be on this walk with each of you. Thanks for being so cool, and thanks for letting me be a part of your life.
God loves you, and so do I.
Jed
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I Have Social Anxiety, But I Want To Show Love...
ddandylion asked you: Hi Jed. I truly love your blog. I am writing to you because I feel ashamed. I suffer from social anxiety, a mental illness that causes me to freak out in social situations, and it makes it really hard to reach out to others. I am slowly recovering but I feel so terrible because at work nobody knows that I am Christian. With all my heart I want them to know. It’s not...
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I’m A Dirty Sinner and I Hate Myself. What Do I...
Anonymous asked: I am a girl and I am a christian. But I am still struggling with masturbation and lust. It started when I was 8 years old when my cousin kissed me. I really feel dirty and I really hate myself. I think God hates me. And I could not grasp the fact that I am His princess because I am not. [edited for length and content]
Jed Brewer replied:
Hi Anon,
You know, when you talk to...
Watchthebridgechicago:
The guys from the Say That podcast answer a question about a girl whose parents told her that God would give her an unhappy marriage to “break her”.
Get the podcast on iTunes and please leave us a review!
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The Bridge Chicago: BIG ANNOUNCEMENT →
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
You can own “Grace’ by Tasha Lawson, written by Jed Brewer for your very own!
Follow this link to NoiseTrade and download it.
There is an option to tweet or Facebook the link, please do!
There is also a place to leave a tip, a little something for the effort if you will. Please leave whatever amount you want ($0 is definitely an option). Any money we make goes to helping...
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What Does God Think Of Me Being Transgendered?
Anonymous asked: Hi Jed. I am a 19 yr old female to male transgender. Lately, I’ve been feeling hurt and lost. I feel like I’ve assaulted God for changing into the person I desire to be instead of living the way He made me. Someone told me I should trust in God and stop living this way and God will bless me, but the thing is.. I don’t want to stop living this way. I know that...
“Christians or society maybe are saying sex is dirty, and forbidden. God is not...”
– Glen Fitzjerrell (Unka Glen) on episode 1 of the Say That! podcast
get it free on iTunes, please leave a review.
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Hey my friends,
I have a friend who’s very...
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What Do You Do When You Think God Is Ashamed Of...
Anonymous asked: I keep being ashamed of what god thinks of me. Help?
Jed Brewer replied:
Anon, if I had to guess, I bet you’re thinking of God as a Boss. In other words, when you do what the Boss wants, he’s happy. When you don’t, he’s unhappy. Do enough good stuff, and you get promoted. Do enough bad stuff, and you get fired.
There are a lot of people that look at God that way, and I...
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More on Discerning God's Will
walkingonmypath asked you: How can i know my will comes from the God’s will? Recently, i have feelings that God may want me to serve in specific vocation. However, the vacancy in this field is quite few. It means i may have to wait for the vacancy and compete with others. So, how can i know this feeling comes from God? I worry about that If it is not God’s will, my waiting will become...
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How Do I Deal With Feeling Far From God?
snickleefritzz asked you: Hey Jed, would you have any advice for someone who is going to a Bible school but recently feels far away from God? Not mentioning who it is or anything ;)
Jed Brewer replied:
Hey Tiffany,
Thanks for your question, sis! And, just as a side note, I dig your photography!
The first thing I would offer, in terms of feeling far from God, is that it’s not something you need to...
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How Do I Deal With Fear and Anxiety?
princessaguzie asked you: Hey Jed, do you have advice for someone dealing with fear and anxiety?
Jed Brewer replied:
Hey Princess!
Fear and anxiety, huh? Well, you know, of course, that anxiety isn’t God’s will for your life. You’ve probably heard this verse before, but it’s a good one:
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present...
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Watchthebridgechicago:
The first entry in the “Grace” contest, from our dear friend Lee Younger and the high school and college folks at Christ Community Church in Oak Ridge, TN.
Contest details here