May 13, 2022 | Blog, Lastest News, Terry Maples
In Musing #1, I wondered out loud why Christians, in particular, have chosen to advocate for their own personal liberty without considering the impact of refusing the same freedom to others. In Musing #2, I asked why so many people of faith reject religious freedom in...
May 10, 2022 | Blog, Lastest News, Terry Maples
I wonder why so many followers of the Way have turned their backs on religious freedom—something Baptists fought for from the very beginnings of this country. Religious liberty and responsible Christian citizenship go hand in hand. Freedom of religion is woven into...
Feb 14, 2022 | Blog, Lastest News, Terry Maples
Each New Year naturally prompts reflection on the previous year and anticipation (resolve) regarding the year to come. My ponderings and reflections on the challenges of 2021 lead me to this conviction: humility has become the ugly duckling of Christian virtues....
Dec 2, 2021 | Blog, Lastest News, Terry Maples, Uncategorized
We have entered a second Advent season under the stress, strain, and limitations of the COVID pandemic, and, believe me, pastors and staff are anxious. When Advent begins in November—allowing very little transition between Thanksgiving and the first Sunday of...
Nov 22, 2021 | Blog, Terry Maples
“In everything give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 The season of thanks giving is here again! Regularly acknowledging our blessings seems to come naturally to most of us. We can agree pausing to voice gratitude to God...
Oct 19, 2021 | Blog, Lastest News, Terry Maples
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, was a historic day for Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia for two reasons: we offered the first in-person gathering since the onset of the pandemic, and we offered the first hybrid General Assembly experience in CBFVA life. For...
