Have you ever tried to exhaust a bonfire with a water gun? Of course not! Doing such would be a helpless adventure. I must confess that I enjoy playing with fire, and I have enjoyed my fair share of water gun fights, but the two aren’t meant for one another. We must recognize the spiritual battle we are engaged in and choose to utilize proper weapons that will combat the Enemy.
The Ultimate Gamechanger
As a kid, I loved playing basketball. It was an activity I could do with a team, friends or just by myself in the driveway. In fact, it was common to drive past my parents’ house and see all of our trash cans and patio furniture set up in the driveway around the basketball goal as makeshift “defenders” for me to practice dribbling around. The fundamentals of the game I learned to play in the mid 90’s are the result of years of evolution in basketball. 1967 is a year for basketball that will go down in history as a turning point for the game.
What We Surrender
I love America, and I am proud to be an American. Our independence as a country is worth celebrating more than just once a year, and on this July 4th I will surely celebrate with family and friends. The freedoms that we enjoy as a country enable us to express our opinions and worship as […]
Right Place at the Right Time
Have you ever been surprised to find yourself in the right place at just the right time? Perhaps it was the perfect photo opportunity or the pleasant surprise that the person in line ahead of you decided to pay it forward and bless you with a free cup of coffee. We have all had these […]
Calvary Calls Ricky Smith as Next Lead Pastor
On Sunday, June 23, 2019, Calvary voted to call Ricky Smith as their next Lead Pastor. Ricky Smith is not a stranger to Calvary. He joined the school staff in 1996 and joined the church staff as the Student Pastor in 2007. Over the years, he has served Calvary as an Associate Pastor, Interim Worship […]
Lead Pastor, Jeff Struecker, Announces Resignation
Since April of 2014, Calvary Baptist Church has been led by Jeff Struecker. He has helped lead and guide our church to be more passionate about making disciples and reaching the Chattahoochee Valley with the Gospel. Jeff Struecker has announced his resignation from Calvary effective Sunday, May 19. The Pastors and Elders are praying for […]
Planning the next disruptive technology
This Easter blog today is about disruptive change. Imagine that the company you work for has decided to try to just create the next life-changing technology. Your boss is very impressed with your work. As a result, your boss places you in charge of creating the next “disruptive technology”. Because you are both excited and concerned […]
Getting black and blue during the Best Ranger Competition
The US Army’s annual Best Ranger Competition is about to begin at Fort Benning, Georgia. If you’re not familiar with this competition, it puts some of the greatest warriors on the planet through the ultimate test. This grueling 60-hour ultimate endurance competition challenges Rangers in every conceivable manner. One of the most challenging events of this […]
That’s going to leave a scar!
“Yep, that’s going to leave a scar!”- were the first words out of my mouth when one of my soldiers was shot in the leg on accident. I know these don’t seem like the most compassionate words, but you really had to be there to understand just how funny this event was. I was temporarily serving as […]
Warning- Leadership demands hard decisions
“Where do you want to go to eat?” “I don’t know. What are you hungry for?” “Whatever you want is fine with me. I don’t care where we eat.” “I don’t really want to choose. I’ll go anywhere you want.” This conversation can drive a person crazy. I’m sure you’ve had this exact same conversation […]