Have you ever been to a department store and not knowing where an item might be located you are looking for, ask a salesperson, where can I find it? Did the salesperson just tell you where it was and left
Exiles
Today in America, we are faced with division, rancor, and disrespect. When you turn on the TV, we see and hear this daily. We see a total disregard for other’s lives, whether they be the unborn or the born and
Praying with the Mind of Christ
A classmate of mine from Divinity School, Katrina, told a story that illustrates how, if we are attentive, God answers our prayers in many different ways and especially how that answer might not be what we expect but is always
Salt and Light
Every day we use salt and light. Without these two things, we certainly would have a hard time surviving this world. Salt adds flavor to some of the foods we enjoy. Light is necessary to be able to see in
Mercy Instead of Sacrifice
The doctor asked his patient, you seem well. All your vital signs check out good. There is no evidence from all the tests we performed on you that indicate any problems. But you say that you are feeling not yourself
The Waters of Unbelief
We have certain vanities we possess today like having a large bank account or having a certain position at our job. So what vanity are you tempted to trust instead of Jesus? What do you think will make your life
Faith from Doubt
A hesitation to believe; to be uncertain about; to consider questionable or unlikely; a distrust or suspicion. All of these are definitions of doubt. We all have experienced these feelings about someone or something that has occurred. But in order
We continue to look at words of encouragement that can help us draw closer to God as we look at the letter “E” and the word is encourage. You may wonder how the word encourage can help us grow in
Qualified in God’s Eyes
While thumbing through a copy of “Our Daily Bread,” I came across this devotional, “Qualified in God’s Eyes,” written by Jennifer Benson Schuldt. Intrigued by the title, I began to read the article. We always view our abilities (and limitations)
Celebrating 50 Years
Celebrations are exciting! Holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries are important milestones in our lives. Did you know that Crabtree Valley Baptist Church celebrated a big milestone recently? April fourth is the 50th anniversary of the signing of the church constitution, the