Author: Secretary

Happy New Year! A few years ago USA Today took a survey of those who made resolutions before the beginning of the previous year. Only 32% kept them. The most popular one (you know it) was losing weight. But go

A few days ago I went looking for a Christmas card to go along with a gift I was giving. Target was filled with cards and after looking over too many of them I ended up going to a different

In 1918 Rose Fitzerald Kennedy gave birth to a beautiful baby girl who would later be diagnosed with intellectual disabilities that made it necessary for the child to be institutionalized.  As the matriarch of one of the most successful families

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly, or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7) I don’t know about you but I was blown away by how

What is the one most important verse in all of Scripture related to stewardship? For my money I go with 2 Corinthians 8:5—“….they gave themselves first to the Lord.” That is where it all begins. Your giving will never be

I am a week late in writing this but better late than never. I want to say how moved I was by your expression of appreciation given me during the Crabtree Cafe meeting last week. I am an emotional guy

I have always felt that maybe the one most important question to ask of a church is this—-“If the church shut its doors would the surround community notice any difference?” I mention that because one of the reasons CVBC can

This Sunday is a special day as we set aside Lib Gordon to the ministry of deacon. This is a critical position of ministry that stands alongside the pastor in ministering to the church family. I recall the words a

The presidential election is now less than three weeks away (thank goodness).   I wish everyone would have read a book by Andy Stanley entitled “Not in It to Win It.”  He writes, ”  If we want to make America great,

“Even the wind and the waves obey him.”  (Matthew 8:27) It is almost beyond comprehension to imagine the effects of Hurricane Milton following right behind the historic damage caused by Helene.  At the same time it is equally moving to