As I am sitting in the cozy comfort of my warm office on a cold day, I cannot help but think how far we have come in my lifetime. For the boy “Growing Up on Dump Ground Road,” the only relief from a cold day was found in the two gas space heaters, located in the living room and the bathroom. The beds were covered with Grandma’s quilts, to give some warmth from the icy, cold sheets. In moments of desperation, he would even snuggle next to his big brother for comfort. In the mo

There are times when I sit down to write this column and I struggle to think of something worthwhile to share. Then, there are days like today, where God has blessed us in so many ways that I have a hard time knowing where to begin. A couple of our dear members have had a few falls recently, with no serious injuries. Several members of our CBC family are dealing with surgeries at this time, but we know that God is always faithful to care for His children. There was also a he

I have been getting a lot of compliments about my recent weight loss. I am grateful for the kind comments. I do feel much better. However, I am still the same person that I have always been, even at my largest size. My goal in this process has been to get healthier. I gave up on “lookin’ purty” a long time ago. I just want to be able to continue effectively serving the Lord and ministering to His people for years to come. Thankfully, a person’s worth is not measured by their