This is a re-post of an response article written to address God’s relationship to suffering. In the time of COVID-19, I felt it would be helpful for us as Christians to reflect on what God’s word tells us about where he stands in relationship to suffering & distress. I’m responding...
This blog is part of a 3-part series taught by one of our elders, Matt Mangum, to better equip our congregation to evangelize various religious views in the Augusta area. In order to understand the two-part response begun in this lesson, one should first familiarize themselves with the Christian Doctrine...
Advent is nearly upon us. It is the time of year where we emphasize the incarnation of Jesus as the dawn of his Kingdom brings hope to the earth. His arrival is a reminder that our God has not abandoned us. And yet, for many, the sufferings of this life...
Crossroads Fellowship, in pain and anguish for our brothers and sisters in Christ, wishes to extend the deepest sympathy and prayer for the victims (friends and family) involved in yesterday’s shootings. In light of the tragedy yesterday involving the merciless shooting of 26 people at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs,...
This blog is from a 2013 vacation. I hope it can be an encouragement to us as we look at the present stubbornness in our own hearts: Rocks rock…pun intended. They are sturdy. They are reliable. They are wonderful for peaceful activities such as smashing things against them (I’m joking, sort of)....
“How do I gauge success? Why do I say I’m blessed? Is it the car that I drive Or the place that I rest Or the way that I dress? Is the cause of my pride The stage and the set Or my face in the press?” –Identity, Lecrae What...
“The menu is not the meal.” -Alan Wilson Watts This quote has been on my mind this week. By God’s grace some close new friends reminded me of Christ’s words to the Pharisees in John 5:39-40: You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life;...