We hope you have enjoyed our Share the Love emphasis this month. Our desire for this series is best explained through Paul's words in Ephesians 3:17-19.

"And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."

We pray these same words over you! Do you feel rooted in God's immeasurable and unrelenting love? Has the fullness of His love in your heart inspired you to share the love with someone else—your spouse, co-worker or a stranger you crossed paths with while running errands? We would love to hear how you Share the Love! And while you're at it, let us know what topics you want to hear more on in the future. Leave a note in the Comments section below.

P.S. Speaking of love, this song beautifully illustrates the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God. You should give it a listen—Reckless Love by Bethel Music.

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Advent: Preparing for Jesus

Last year, I had the privilege of contributing to an Advent devotional book called Advent: Preparing for the Arrival of the Savior. My contribution included Christmas and Advent hymns from church history, with a peek into the theology and history of the hymns. For our blog post today, I have included the introduction that I wrote for that devotional. I hope it encourages you in your own Advent studies this year. May the hymns you sing during Advent encourage and strengthen your faith as you worship the birth of our Savior!

Immeasurably More: The God-Sized Story of The Gift Goes On!

Have you ever seen God turn what seemed like a small idea into something so wildly wonderful that only He could be responsible? You will if you come shop at The Gift Goes On, Council Road’s beloved purchasing-for-a-purpose event on November 19th! But to fully appreciate its wonder, you should hear how far it has come from where it began.

Green, Ripening, Ripe?

Am I ripe, or am I still just a bit green, needing to sit on the counter a bit longer to allow my flavor to deepen so the fullest, most delicious bite is its finest? I first completed an extensive study on the above verses with Pam Thompson. She was a pushover for any study where “joy” was an included element. So, Beth Moore, here we come, and full speed ahead! Since that long ago summer deep dive into Beth’s study on the well-known and loved Galatians Fruit of the Spirit passage, I’ve experienced a maturing of the flavor of my Fruit. I would certainly hope so; I’ve been on the counter a good while by now. However, in some ways, I’m still there, awaiting the perfect maturing of all delightful essences of this Fruit, two of which are self-control and faithfulness.

Goodness & Gentleness

Playing referee to my arguing kids was one of the hardest things for me to manage as a mom! Ephesians 4:32 was probably my most quoted verse on a day to day basis. I wondered if my kids would ever actually like each other! It is fun for my husband and I to be on the other side now as empty nesters and see how much our kids enjoy being together. They hang out with each other and even vacation together—with & without us!

Peace and Patience

Peace and patience - qualities we want to have, yet they seem ever elusive. We want peace whenever life is hard and the storms rage on. We grit our teeth in the midst of frustration trying to muster an ounce of patience when someone irritates us or our circumstances are not what we would have chosen. Why is having peace and patience so difficult?

Counting It All Joy

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,…” I don’t know about you, but hearing that I should be counting it joy when I have struggles seems like an oxymoron. How in the world can those two things go together? I think I am just beginning to understand what we are being asked to do here.

Hands 4 Missions

Hands 4 Missions had its beginnings in 1998. A request was given to a class for needed items for a project at Baptist Village. Since that time a group of women has met the first three Thursdays of each month to create blankets, totes and gifts for our homebound members. The group works primarily by tying off lap quilts. Several of the members of the group use their time at home to make the quilts. The other members then tie the quilts off with colorful yarns.

A Group For Everyone

September is Groups Month! Group life is an essential part of CRBC. As a church, we take an entire month to showcase the diversity we have in Connection Classes and Small Groups. An entire month should make us pause and wonder, why does CRBC care so much about this topic? Scripture has something to say about it!

Family Beyond Family

I felt lost and alone in 2019 when I had to make the heart-breaking decision to find a new church because where we were was no longer safe for my daughter, Willow, and I. God had released me from a very painful and dangerous situation in my marriage and I had filed for divorce. What followed from church members who did not know the intimate details was hurtful judgment and condemnation. I have always had such a heart for family, but now I found myself in the middle of a terrible divorce and I was frightened about the prospect of more condemnation from the Christian community.

Meet the Author!

Mary Criner is a neat-freak and shopaholic who loves to continuously redecorate her house and organize things. As an introvert (like 110% on the scale), she’s most content when spending time with her dog, Max, or family and close friends. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and works as the Communications Director at Quail Springs Baptist Church. Mary enjoys volunteering in the CRBC student ministry and as the CRBC women’s blog coordinator.

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