By Meg Rooney Growing up in the church, I often only associated Jesus with Bible stories. It was easier to separate any talk of Jesus from the rest of my life, allowing it to be contained in the walls of the church. The Bible stories, after all, were only Bible stories. At that point in … Continue reading
By Beth R. Bailey As I walked into the door of Agora Coffee Shop in Fredericksburg, Virginia, I felt a sense of home, a sense of why many college students love to study, talk and read in this quaint coffee shop. I was meeting a Mary Washington student, Jessica, for coffee and to catch up. … Continue reading
“Real transformation requires real honesty. If you want to move forward – get real with yourself.” — Bryant McGill By Crystal Ham The word of the day is transform. As I googled quotes about transformation, the one above spoke loudly from the computer screen. Transform. Honesty. Forward. Real. All words that represent potential and oftentimes … Continue reading
By Justin Mofield We have all heard about how we don’t spend enough time alone with God. We know about the weekly trips to church whether it’s for worship, Sunday school, prayer groups and other events that take place as a congregation. But in these instances, we are speaking more about the daily grind, spending … Continue reading
By John DeWitt I started working as a children and youth pastor in June 2020. I accepted the position in January 2020, not knowing what was to come. When I took the job, I thought I knew a lot about ministering to young people. I interned at my large home church for two summers and … Continue reading
By Rachel West As I am writing this blog, it is March, hosting Women’s History Month. I am proud to have this month to recognize women in history and leadership. We celebrate International Women’s Day during this month and empower female leaders in our midst. As a CBF Baptist who is newer than most, I … Continue reading
By Riley Brysch Silence. It is something that people fear for different reasons. Some people fear silence because they are not comfortable being left alone with their thoughts and feelings. Others fear silence because it can end the feedback loop that they are accustomed to relying on for assurance and affirmation. Others simply fear silence … Continue reading
By Renee Edington This past summer during a chaplaincy internship, I was talking with other interns about prayer. I found myself in an odd place of not knowing how to pray, what to pray and why to pray. I was bound up by what I see now as technical aspects of prayer. I needed a … Continue reading
By Kristy Bay When Emily Niehoff, a New Jersey native, started her undergraduate education at Virginia Tech, vocational ministry was not on her radar. She majored in Creative Technologies with a double minor in art history and communications, hoping to pursue a graphic design career in New York City. But God had other plans. Through … Continue reading
By Crystal Ham Equip. This is such an elegant sounding word that carries the weight of responsibility, diligence and care. As I write this blog post, I am reminded of the ways that I’ve been equipped throughout my life, and of all the many people who poured into my life. When I think about the word … Continue reading
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