Author Archives: David Crosby

Calvin Is My Fallible Friend

Posted on May 10, 2012 by David Crosby

By David E. Crosby, Pastor, First Baptist Church, New Orleans, Louisiana The lapel buttons worn by a church staff displayed “WWCS.” I asked what the letters meant and they said, “What would Calvin say?” My response: “Who cares?” Ever since … Continue reading →

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Grief at Christmastime: Let Nothing You Dismay

Posted on December 23, 2011 by David Crosby

By David E. Crosby, Pastor, First Baptist Church, New Orleans, Louisiana The death of a family member in and around the holiday season may accentuate the sense of loss that families feel. But the death may occur at any time … Continue reading →

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Do No Harm

Posted on November 27, 2011 by David Crosby

By David E. Crosby, Pastor, First Baptist Church, New Orleans, Louisiana I am needy. I need food. I need water. I need air. I need protection from the elements. I need medical attention. God has no needs. He is perfect … Continue reading →

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One-Way Charity: A Response to Robert Lupton’s Toxic Charity

Posted on November 16, 2011 by David Crosby

By David E. Crosby, Pastor, First Baptist Church, New Orleans, Louisiana True love is never toxic. The very idea of toxic love attacks the foundation of Christian ethics and the central truth of human existence. The word “charity” was used … Continue reading →

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