Divine Interruptions

On Saturday night, September 9, 2023, Melanie and I were driving back from Harrisonburg, and I received a call from Norman Boswell. (Norman is a charter member of our church and he also serves as our Sunday Custodian.) Given the urgency in his voice, I figured there...

Small Acts of Kindness

Little things truly make a big difference! Chick-Fil-A (CFA) team members embody this corporate value, for they are in the people business. Yes, they sell chicken sandwiches, but at the end of the day, it’s relationships that truly matter. CFA has a series of...

Prayer for the School Year

On Sunday, August 27th, we held a special “blessing of the backpacks” litany during our morning worship service. This, combined with the wonderful music, made for an uplifting day for all!    We welcomed several guests from Chesterfield County Public...

Dealing with Grief

If you have been through a loss, then you’re aware of the emotional responses and feelings that come in the form of grief.  Someone once said that grief is complex, like a cake with many layers.  I have also heard grief described as a sponge.  We seem...

Being Part of What God is Doing

It was our great joy to have hosted Larry and Sarah Ballew in worship this past Sunday, July 30th.  They have served in Macau, China as Field Personnel (missionaries) with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship for the past 27 years. We have had a long-term...