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Brad Wilcox

Author and Teacher

Brad Wilcox has lived in Ethiopia, Chile, New Zealand, and Spain; he and his family now make their home amid the Rocky Mountains in the United States. Brad taught sixth grade before obtaining his PhD in education. His contributions as an author and teacher have been honored by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, and his work has appeared in Guideposts magazine and Reader’s Digest. He once served as a member of the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America and has addressed thousands of youth and adults across the globe. He and his wife Debi have four children and nine grandchildren.

Works by Brad Wilcox

Heart Treasure: Values and Choices

Brad Wilcox | March 12, 2025

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Heaven Touching Earth

Brad Wilcox | January 30, 2025

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Perfect Preparation: Legacy of John the Baptist

Brad Wilcox | December 05, 2024

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Not Accepted: The Feast Parable

Brad Wilcox | November 07, 2024

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Needle's Eye: Camels and Riches

Brad Wilcox | September 25, 2024

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Eternal Light: Creator/Lord

Brad Wilcox | August 14, 2024

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There If Needed; Off if Not

Brad Wilcox | July 03, 2024

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Our Path, His Plan

Brad Wilcox | May 22, 2024

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Sing Praise: All Times, All Seasons

Brad Wilcox | April 10, 2024

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Humble Strength: Disciple Mary Magdalene

Brad Wilcox | February 28, 2024

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A Father's Love: Prodigal at Peace

Sharon Black and Brad Wilcox | February 23, 2024

The parable of the prodigal son is one of the greatest redemption stories ever told—a......

Vineyard Blessings: God's Perfect Equity

Brad Wilcox | January 17, 2024

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A Sacred Call

Brad Wilcox | December 07, 2023

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Out of Mind—Where Temptation Belongs

Brad Wilcox and Sharon Black | November 20, 2023

Christ dealt with temptations constantly during His mortal experience. Learn how to keep......

A Gentle Knock: Welcomed or Withdrawn

Brad Wilcox | October 25, 2023

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Beyond Miracles: Christ's Compassion

Brad Wilcox | September 20, 2023

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Walk with Jesus, Then and Now

Brad Wilcox | August 30, 2023

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Abide With Love: Our Savior's Care

Brad Wilcox | August 18, 2023

Helpless can be heartbreaking, but when we abide with the Lord we can receive the deep,......

From a Low Spot: Christ's Presence in Inevitable Storms

Brad Wilcox | August 02, 2023

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Beyond Earthly Experience

Brad Wilcox | July 21, 2023

Beyond Earthly Experience...

Faith Fulfilled—In The Lord's Own Way

Brad Wilcox | June 28, 2023

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Sacred Stillness: Hands Down for Worship and Trust

Brad Wilcox | June 22, 2023

Like the wind and the waves, we are subject to conditions where we can lose control;......

Incidentals for Mutual Respect: A Higher, Holier Way

Brad Wilcox | May 24, 2023

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“Nearer to Thee”: Promises and Challenges of Christian...

Brad Wilcox | May 22, 2023

Our compassionate God is infinitely merciful, we can exercise faith to exhibit Christian......

"Called to Serve": Regardless Where or When

Brad Wilcox | May 03, 2023

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Who They Were: Lifted By The Lord

Brad Wilcox | April 27, 2023

The Savior knew the Samaritan woman’s lifestyle, serious sins, weaknesses, and......

You Never Knew Me: Learning From Some Who Knew Christ Well

Brad Wilcox | March 29, 2023

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Each and Every One: An Individual's Worth

Brad Wilcox | March 22, 2023

We must preserve every one of the sacred individuals for whom Christ died. We will need......

Christ's Own Choices and Ours

Brad Wilcox | February 24, 2023

God’s saving grace is a gift; we could not possibly earn it. We engage in effort and......

Salt for the Earth: Folks and Followers

Brad Wilcox | February 15, 2023

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His Path: Fertile Places/Shadowed Places

Brad Wilcox | January 20, 2023

The Savior's path offers green pastures, still waters, and righteousness. But His path......

Eyes to See Light: Eternal Sight

Brad Wilcox | December 28, 2022

In our 21st Century world, fear and embarrassment still limit or distort people's......

Miracles of Lights: Our Savior Has Come

Brad Wilcox | December 07, 2022

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Save Us From Our Wolves

Brad Wilcox | November 29, 2022

The 70 listened carefully to their instructions. Each pair was assigned an area the Lord......

"Good For Us"—Sufficient For All

Brad Wilcox | November 16, 2022

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"Look Upon Us"

Brad Wilcox | October 21, 2022

The Savior wants us as Christians living our religion seven days a week to be aware of......

The Tongue: Fire in a Time of Good or Evil

Brad Wilcox | October 12, 2022

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The Core of Christianity

Brad Wilcox | September 26, 2022

The 7-day Christian can experience that abundance with the Savior's grace every day of......

A Friend With Infinite Love

Brad Wilcox | August 31, 2022

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Right Turn Must Turn Right

Brad Wilcox | August 22, 2022

For 7-day Christians, keeping our lives balanced can seem as hard and hazardous as......

Seven Days of Re-Creation

Brad Wilcox | July 21, 2022

True change is a spiritual quest. It begins internally with God's vision for each of us,......

Connecting Past the Covering

Brad Wilcox | July 13, 2022

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People Fears: Sports Teams, Social Media, and True...

Brad Wilcox | June 24, 2022

As 7-day Christians, we tend to think of heaven as being with people we love. Also most......

A Hymn for All Seasons

Brad Wilcox | June 01, 2022

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As and For Little Children

Brad Wilcox | May 25, 2022

When they experience a positive environment, children love naturally and spontaneously,......

To One of the Least of These

Brad Wilcox | April 21, 2022

Christ gave love, healing, and service wherever He went. He asks that we follow His......

Who Loves Us Most of All

Brad Wilcox | April 12, 2022

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Standing For the Sacred

Brad Wilcox | February 22, 2022

When firmly standing up for Christianity, discomfort and complicated risks are often......

Broken Chains, Safe Connection

Brad Wilcox | February 09, 2022

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Living Our Beliefs With a Sense of Urgency, Mission, and...

Brad Wilcox | January 25, 2022

Professing Christian principles is easy, but living them is harder. The everyday......

Covenants: Agreements With Love

Brad Wilcox | January 12, 2022

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Anyone Can Write a Story

Brad Wilcox | December 08, 2021

Anyone Can Write a Story...

What Is the Children and Youth Program?

Brad Wilcox | December 01, 2021

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Faith, Obedience and Knowledge

Brad Wilcox | October 22, 2021

Faith in God leads to obedience to His commandments, granting us knowledge that He......

By the Grace of God

Brad Wilcox | October 20, 2021

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Is There a God?

Brad Wilcox | August 25, 2021

Brad Wilcox explores the crucial question of "Is there a God?" by sharing evidence of......

Everyday Christians Living Our Religion Every Day

Brad Wilcox | June 30, 2021

Christlike qualities are needed today, and they are found not in outward expressions,......

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