The Unchurched Can Meet God In Worship

by | May 10, 2018 | Uncategorized

By Bill Mellinger, www.crestlinefbc.com I love singing and I especially enjoy harmonizing with other voices. Music is an incredible encouragement to the soul. Maybe this is why every generation develops their musical sounds and styles. When I think of what it means to...

No May Mean Goodbye

by | Apr 25, 2018 | Uncategorized

By Bill Mellinger, www.crestlinefbc.com Have you noticed how many people have left your church in the past year? In our mobile, transitory society, we often have as many leaving the church as those who are coming into the church. Our cell has been much like the larger...

Do We Have To Have Fun?

by | Mar 28, 2018 | Uncategorized

By Bill Mellinger, www.crestlinefbc.com A lot of great ideas for having fun with your cell have been shared this month. Laughter, eating, sharing, spending time together inside and outside the cells are all about the things we do to build relationships. Why does fun...

In Jesus’ Name

by | Mar 9, 2018 | Uncategorized

By Bill Mellinger, www.crestlinefbc.com As Jesus prepared for his crucifixion, he prepared the disciples for his departure. In his final instructions on the night before he died Jesus talked about what was of greatest importance to him. Have you noticed that on the...

Remember When You Fell In Love?

by | Jan 16, 2018 | Uncategorized

Pastor Bill Mellinger, Crestline First Baptist; www.crestlinefbc.com I have counseled well over two hundred couples preparing for marriage. Each couple is excited about their future and crazy in love with their future husband or wife. One of the questions I ask them...