I enjoy a good bonfire. Sometimes I need it for warmth on a cold night while camping. Other times I need it because it creates an environment for deep and personal conversations as people tend to relax and open up. I will also admit, there are some times I create a fire solely to make […]
Serve: Meals for Carver Students
Students in Muscogee County can get a hot meal every day at school. But when school is on Spring Break, these students could go hungry. The Muscogee County School Board has reached out to the Columbus Baptist Association to serve these students. For the past year, we have been investing in the lives of students […]
After the Storm
On March 1, 2007, a devastating tornado ravaged through Columbus, GA. The total tornado damage path was 10.3 miles long and was 300 yards wide at its widest point, and in that path was the campus of Calvary Ministries. This is one of a few days in my life that I will never forget. I […]
Time to Breathe
Take a deep breath. No seriously….take a few slow breaths right now before you continue to read. During this unprecedented time of panic and rapid change, our way of life has been disrupted, and routines have been broken. The market has crashed. Schools have closed. People are sick. Systems are being tested to the breaking […]
Almost Doesn’t Cut It
A few weeks ago, I took a break from working around the house with my father and we set up a spontaneous horseshoe game. This was both a needed break from the heavy lifting of the required tasks and was also a trip down memory lane. This backyard game was a common family activity in […]
A Word From Our Pastor About COVID-19
Update: March 14, 2020, 5:00 pm We are committed to lead and love during a time of fear. The church is positioned to express hope and peace while some may want to panic. While we had initially communicated a plan to gather for worship on Sunday, our elders and deacons have agreed that we should […]
Positively Hopeless
A dad noticed his son watching intently from the dugout while his teammates struggled on the field. Down 18-0, and counting, in the top half of the first inning, the dad came behind his son and whispered through the fence, “I’ll bet you feel discouraged.” Without hesitating, the hopeful son replied to his dad, “No […]
Unexpected Missions
I am not good at waiting! The other day I had the privilege of waiting in the tire shop while my car was being worked on. Needless to say, I waited longer than I wanted to, and my flesh began to creep in. “Antsy” may describe my actions. I sat for a while and scrolled […]
Seasons of Waiting
Waiting is difficult. It requires patience, and if we are honest, it often exposes a weakness in our character and attitude. Often, we look at situations to illustrate this challenge. It may be a long line at the store, a red light that never wants to change, or a reply from a text that takes […]
Should You Fight Fire With Fire?
Wildfires have been raging in Australia since before Christmas. This is their fire season, so bushfires are somewhat expected this time of year. However, reports tell us that this season is worse than in years past. Millions of acres have burned, and thousands of brave firefighters have worked. The land mass is so devastating, it […]