Finding Light in a Darkening World

Lessons from FBC

Author

Rudy Banks
March 23, 2025

“ Be the light you want to see in the world. ”

― Ghandi

Finding Light in a Darkening World: Lessons from FBC

Today was a special day!

Our dear friend was installed as Pastor of First Baptist Church, Blacksburg, VA.

Sharrika Davis started attending FBC around the same time I did in 1998.

FBC will always hold a special place in my heart.

It’s where I grew as a Virginia Tech college student into a man.

And today I can celebrate a friend who is at the helm ― Rev. Dr. Sharrika Adams.

Rev. Dr. Cedric E. Malone delivered a thought provoking installation sermon.

As a writer, I was captivated by his storytelling style.

And then there was a challenge.

He said, "Be excellent in what you do. The world isn't getting better. So we must be the light."

He was absolutely right.

When you look at the bad things that are going on, it can block out the light.

Here's the key...

Only if you allow it.

Dr. Malone's sermon was about "The Next Generation."

But how do we help the next generation?

We have to teach and show them how to utilize their faith.

What's the saying? If you don't believe in something, you'll fall for anything.

Thinking back to college, I recall a jarring moment.

A young engineering student jumped off our basketball coliseum ― ending his life.

I could only imagine what he was going through mentally.

Life can be tough, as well as business.

I challenge you to not give up.

Don't throw in the towel.

Trust and believe that God will see you through.

“Be the light you want to see in the world.” ― Ghandi

Cheers!

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