by Josh Cripps | Mar 1, 2015 | Staff and Church Members
There is a scripture that says, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And god is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure...
by Josh Cripps | Feb 1, 2015 | Staff and Church Members
What is a Father? by Thelma Cripps A father is one who has left his toy trucks and guns and soldiers along with his boyhood dreams and looks with awe on a new little life that he has helped create and vows within himself that, if it is at all within his power, no harm...
by Josh Cripps | Jan 1, 2015 | Staff and Church Members
Today I will get out of bed with a purpose. I will love my wife with all of my heart. I will focus on the massive amount of positives about her, instead of the minimal amount of negatives. I will only speak to her in a positive manner, regardless of the circumstances....
by Josh Cripps | Dec 10, 2014 | Staff and Church Members
Just a few words with a powerful meaning. Simply put, degradation of norms is a decline in what we find acceptable or normal. Do you think society just woke up one day and said ‘let’s start killing unborn babies because right now just isn’t a good...
by Josh Cripps | May 21, 2014 | Staff and Church Members
How good are you? Its a simple question that haunts our very existence. If we’re being honest with ourselves, how often do we think about this question? How often do you wonder if you are good enough? We are consumed with being enough. To put it in perspective,...
by Josh Cripps | Apr 24, 2014 | Staff and Church Members
Have you ever searched the word “tongue” in the bible? You’ll be amazed at how many scriptures you find. There is a good reason for this. Your tongue holds the power of life and death over your life and the lives of those you influence. Have...
by Randy Cripps | Dec 19, 2013 | Staff and Church Members
Recently, I met a fellow truck driver while delivering to a store adjacent to the one he was delivering. Over the next few weeks we would meet and talk. One night he shared with me that he had lost his babysitter and really was in a bad way since he is a single...
by Randy Cripps | Nov 27, 2013 | Staff and Church Members
I recently changed jobs within the same company and the new position was more mentally and physically demanding. I was allowing these demands to create a housing place for a lot of stress. When I became aware of my runaway thought process, I verbally told myself out...