Author Archives: Carey Crawford

About Carey Crawford

Carey Crawford is the author of this blog-o-mania. He is a freelance writer, a missional strategist, and has served as an adjunct professor at Dallas Christian College. Carey has over thirty-five years experience in local church vocational ministry. He works as an Employee Ambassador for ProVia manufacturing in Booneville, Mississippi. He and his wife Patti host a weekly Sunday gathering in their home focused on helping people discover the joy of digging into the Bible through dialogue. Carey earned his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Carey and his wife, Patti, live in Baldwyn, Mississippi.

Hot Topic

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Carey Crawford

Well, global warming/climate change is plastered on the headlines again. Someone doesn’t like what someone else said about it. What’s new? I’ve been hearing about this topic for nigh on thirty years now. First, it was the Greenhouse Effect. Then … Continue reading →

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How to Save Money on Massages

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Carey Crawford

So, I’m hearing this story about my brother going into Brookstone to try out a massage chair. This particular store had four display models with varying features, from simple to exquisite. Upon arriving, to his dismay, he found all four … Continue reading →

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Beneath Your Potential

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Carey Crawford

A friend shared with me he thought I was not being used to my greatest potential. I am currently not in a senior pastor position or even a church staff position. That’s where circumstances have me, but it’s also my … Continue reading →

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Hate Crime?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Carey Crawford

Do certain crimes justify being labeled as “hate crimes?” The shooting of a seventeen year-old in Florida has set off a firestorm of emotions. Some are demanding the application of “hate crime” status for action of the shooter. For a … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Fences

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Carey Crawford

I drive by a daycare near our neighborhood, and occasionally it’s when the kids are out in the play area. It’s so funny to see these three and four-year old tykes running around in this relatively small, confined area. I … Continue reading →

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Ministry Like Jesus

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Carey Crawford

This year marks my “silver anniversary” in vocational ministry. Yikes! Twenty-five years have passed since I had my christening (or trial by fire) in preaching my first sermon and getting the official licensing certificate to adorn my wall. And to … Continue reading →

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Believe it or Not, It’s Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Carey Crawford

Atheists celebrating Christmas. Does anyone else find this the least bit contradictory on some level? I mean, if atheists really want to maintain consistency with what they say they believe (another oxymoron: the whole point of being an atheist is … Continue reading →

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The 4pm Battle

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Carey Crawford

It’s four o’clock in the afternoon, and my mind is teaming up with the treadmill next to me busting my chops about working out. I’m in a phase at the moment of seeing exercise as a mortal enemy. It’s the holiday … Continue reading →

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The 4pm Battle

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Carey Crawford

It’s four o’clock in the afternoon, and my mind is teaming up with the treadmill next to me busting my chops about working out. I’m in a phase at the moment of seeing exercise as a mortal enemy. It’s the holiday … Continue reading →

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Dream On

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Carey Crawford

We all have our dreams, don’t we? You know what I’m talking about…that one thing that you keep thinking about doing “one of these days,” or when you “get around to it.” Maybe it’s starting your own business, moving to … Continue reading →

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