A significant visit occurred after worship Sunday. While we were holding our deacons meeting, a group of six pastors from Brazil showed up. They were in NC to establish and celebrate a shared ministry that is being begun between the Baptist State
As the calendar turns and the temperatures finally begin to ease, we are reminded again that change is a natural part of God’s creation. Scripture tells us, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under
In a world that often feels busy, noisy and demanding, setting aside time each week to gather with God’s people is more important than ever. I often say “I can’t make it without coming to the church house each week
You believe in God, but do you also think of Him as a real person? This Wednesday we begin a new series beginning at 6:30. As Max Lucado reveals in this video Bible study, because Jesus became human, it is not
“They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really
So many tributes continue to pour in for the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. In a world that hungers for humility, generosity and authenticity, Dolly shined a brilliant light for us all to see and celebrate. She often connected her success
Let me remind you of my 4 points from my sermon Sunday in “How to Read the Bible”. 1) Read each book as a whole. Don’t take isolated verses and try to give them an ultimate message without reading and understanding
I have often said through the years that when it comes to church conferences you want them to be “boring and short.” Yesterday’s conference, however, was full of celebrations that remind me why CVBC continues to exist. Consider: And
Last Wednesday, I celebrated my 71st birthday (thank you Wednesday night friends for surprise party). Some days I can hardly believe I am that old. Someone once asked the famous pitcher Satchel Paige “If you didn’t know your age how old
Kate Bowler is one of my favorite writers. In a recent post she quotes Wendell Berry (another favorite) – “Be joyful though you have considered all the facts.” And then Bowler writes, “How might we loosen our grip on the