“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger and you took me in, I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me; I was in prison and you visited me…And the…
"Speaking the Truth in Love"
Earlier this month, our family was able to spend a week at the beach. We had an incredible time together and it’s safe to say that we have three future “beach bums” on our hands. There’s just something about being at the beach that allows you to think more clearly and breathe a little easier…
This week, our VBS director, Sara Wade, shares her heart about VBS. You can see details and pre-register your child on our VBS page and join us June 25-29th at Ridgeview. Well, It’s VBS Time Again! Growing up, I went to Vacation Bible School every summer, sometimes at multiple places. I have several good memories…
How do you define greatness? The world defines greatness by popularity, possessions, and position. In other words, if you ever get to the point where you demand service from others, then you’ve officially arrived. Turn on the tv or the radio. Look around you at work and at school. There’s no denying that we live…
It’s hard to believe that another school year has come to an end and for most of the seniors, it’s a day that has been long overdue. You have been impatiently waiting for this day for over a decade now and here it is…finally! For many of you, graduation day signals the beginning of something…
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” The title of this blog could be misleading. I am not talking about giving birth to a baby but about giving birth to a new ministry. Ridgeview’s DNA is to birth new churches. Carter’s Valley Baptist Church was birthed by Oak Grove Baptist church back in…
As a counselor, I am sometimes unable to relate to the experiences that individuals are going through, but then there are times that I can relate to their circumstances as I have walked a mile or two in their shoes. Simply being able to relate to someone’s pain is powerful within itself and I’m convinced…
“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry” I Timothy 1:12 Life is a journey, learn on the way! This has been part of my signature for the blogs I have written for the church. Jen and I just celebrated 25 years…
Unless you live under a rock, you have probably heard all about the new Disney movie, “Beauty and the Beast” and the drama it has caused, specifically among Christian households. While some have already determined to boycott Disney and other companies that support the LGBT lifestyle, others are left scratching their head wondering how do…
We look to a groundhog to tell us how much winter remains. We think the color of the caterpillar will tell us how bad the winter will be. On March, 1st we watch to see if March will come in as a lion or a lamb. If it comes in as a lion, then it will supposedly…