Author: Dr. Bob Crowder

  • “When the Foundation Shakes: Why the SBC Must Reclaim Its First Love”

    “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.” Revelation 2:4 The founders created the Southern Baptist Convention with the following purpose: “The Convention’s purpose is…

  • A Time To Reflect: Why I’m Writing About the SBC

    A Pastor’s Burden: Reflections on the State of the SBC The Southern Baptist Convention will gather for its annual meeting next week in Dallas. As a pastor who has served…

  • I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life

    Scripture: “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” – John 14:6 Devotional:Jesus declares Himself the…

  • Let Your Light So Shine

    Scripture: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16 Devotional:Jesus calls us to…

  • I Am the Resurrection and the Life

    Scripture: “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.” – John 11:25 Devotional:Jesus spoke…

  • The Greatest Commandment

    Scripture: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.” – Matthew 22:37 Devotional:When asked to name the…

  • I Am the Good Shepherd

    Scripture: “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11 Devotional:Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd who knows, protects, and cares…

  • Be of Good Cheer

    Scripture: “But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” – Matthew 14:27 Devotional:When the disciples saw Jesus walking on water, they…

  • Peace, Be Still

    Scripture: “And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” – Mark 4:39 Devotional:In…

  • The Bread of Life

    Scripture: “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” –…