Thought of the Week

Life is not lived on a level plain. Rather, it is filled with mountains and valleys, ups and downs, highs and lows, good and bad. It was certainly that way for Jesus.  His parents witnessed the high moment when the

The news is reporting that President Donald Trump will soon meet with North Korea’s President Kim Jong-un.  Our 2018 Theme is “CONTINUE IN PRAYER”.  If there was ever a time to pray for World Leaders it is now. My attention

Who do you listen to for sound advice or direction?  From what source do you draw information?  How do you know in this mass media age of information, opinions, speculations and analysis what is truth and what is fiction or

In life and in his death, Billy Graham continues to impact the lives of unknown multitudes of people. The 99 year old Evangelist who went home to be with the Lord on February 21, through modern media is probably preaching

The music ministry of Risa Poniros is a special blessing to our congregation. Our choir loves Risa.  Our congregation loves Risa.  She has made a difference at Crabtree Valley Baptist Church. Her gifted soprano voice and exceptional talent to bring

On the first Sunday in January, my challenge was to make “Continue in Prayer” our motto for the New Year. The subject lingers on my mind and I hope on yours. More important, I hope that you are continuing in

Our study of Job reminds us that when it comes to suffering and bearing burdens we are not alone.  Yet our burdens can make us feel alone and isolated. I am reminded of the time when Elijah was fleeing from

“Do you want to be healed?”  That is the question Jesus asked the afflicted man at the Pool of Bethesda.  He had been sick for 38 years. He came to the pool because it was commonly known that at certain

Do you love cashews?  So do I. But did you know that cashew is a fruit as well as a nut? In Brazil, the nut is used as a handle to hold the delicious vitamin C fruit as you eat

My challenge for all of us in 2018 is to adopt a motto for the New Year – “CONTINUE IN PRAYER”.  The Bible has much to say about prayer. Charles Spurgeon said, “We may be certain that what God emphasized