"Speaking the Truth in Love"
Christian Living
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…
“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…
“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…
The company you work at has one, the school you attend has one, the church you attend has one, the hospital where you are admitted has one, and the store you shop at has one. What I am referring to is a mission statement. A mission statement clearly communicates the mission of that organization. For…
“Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To the one we are the aroma of death…
If you’re like me, 2016 was a just a big blur. I’m confident time seems to speed up more and more the older I get! As I reflect upon 2016, I am filled with an array of emotions. While there were some great moments in 2016, we also had some really tough and difficult times this…
“For God so loved the world that He GAVE His only begotten Son (Jesus), that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Christmas is a time to celebrate the greatest gift ever given (Jesus)! God wrapped Jesus up in swaddling clothes and presented Him to the world. Like any gift you must…
Even before Halloween got here, stores were already putting out Christmas stuff. Now don’t misunderstand me, there is nothing wrong if you are one of those people who like to put up your Christmas tree and decorations early (my daughter-in-law has already put her tree up). The birth of Christ is worth celebrating year around. (I guess this could…