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 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...