by Josh Cripps | Dec 11, 2020 | Staff and Church Members
By Noel Cripps My dad said, “imagine how excited the devil must be right now.” He has us all where he wants us, why wouldn’t he be. We’re sad, we are angry, we’re scared, worried, hopeless, annoyed, disappointed. Everyone will tell you “focus on the good” but it...
by Randy Cripps | Dec 11, 2020 | Pastor Randy Cripps
They don’t happen every day, but if we keep our hearts and eyes tuned, they will occur on a frequent basis. To set the stage, my wife is an extrovert to the highest degree and me…yes, you guessed it, I’m an introvert. We can have forty-eleven people around us for...
by Josh Cripps | Nov 19, 2020 | Staff and Church Members
Did you know there is a difference between a spirit and a soul? I did not. Hebrews 4:12 says “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts...
by Josh Cripps | Nov 19, 2020 | Staff and Church Members
by Brandon McCoy Everyone messes up! Take David for example, one of the greatest men in the bible, a man after God’s heart. A man of God through and through! Through his faith in God, slayed a giant and became a king. He wasn’t a perfect man, but he...
by Josh Cripps | Feb 17, 2017 | Staff and Church Members
I came up to the church this morning to pray. It’s a quiet and peaceful morning. There is one other man here, a religious man, far better than I am. I hope I don’t disturb him. I don’t even deserve to be here. I didn’t mean to overhear him but...
by Josh Cripps | Sep 4, 2015 | Staff and Church Members
I have learned more about my parents in the five years of having children than in the entire twenty-five years prior (most of which was spent living with them). I don’t think a person can truly appreciate what has been given to them until they give it to someone...
by Josh Cripps | Aug 1, 2015 | Staff and Church Members
I am not going to remember how tired I was when my son asked me to go out and play ball with him; I am not going to remember how busy I was when my daughter asked me to play dolls with her. I am going to remember the bond we built and the laughter we shared, the...
by Layne Wick | Jul 30, 2015 | Staff and Church Members
As seen on the Dream Marriage video: Becoming One Mind w/Dr. Caroline Leaf Chemical Analysis of Females Element Name: Woman Symbol: WO Atomic Weight: “Don’t even go there.” Physical Properties: Generally round in form; boils at nothing and my freeze at any time; melts...
by Randy Cripps | May 1, 2015 | Staff and Church Members
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the King. – 1 Peter 2:17 NKJV Simple yet profound instructions. Hard to live by, especially when you see the values you love being attacked by the political administration in charge. Does this mean I should...
by Josh Cripps | Apr 1, 2015 | Staff and Church Members
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” – Matthew...