Lent 40 Day Challenge
“What are you giving up for Lent?” This is a typical question for this time of year. Some give up sweets; others give up fast food. Some give up soft drinks; others give up social media. Some give up online shopping; others give up meat. We naturally drift toward giving things up for Lent, as […]
Read MoreHelping You Keep Growing Together Through the COVID-19 Crisis
These are difficult times for all of us. At no time in many of our memories has a single event touched every person on Earth. And let’s be honest: the gravity of this current crisis can feel overwhelming—especially when even our worship gatherings are canceled. But no matter what circumstances we’re facing, and even if […]
Read MorePraying for Our Nation – Special Focus Session – A Light on a Hill
A Light on a Hill How can Christians have a biblical witness in a politically crazy world? by PATRICK SCHREINER WASHINGTON, LIKE ALL other governing systems, pursues the devotion of its citizens. That is not all bad. We should have a certain loyalty to the nation in which we reside if they are punishing the […]
Read MorePromises We Can Count On – Session 2 – So Far Beyond Us
SO FAR BEYOND US Four reminders of the vastness of our God. by Amy Gannett Every time late winter rolls around, I get the itch to go on vacation. I don’t know if it’s the reality that the holiday excitement has finally worn off, or that I’m tired of making the same meals week after […]
Read MoreMore Than a Sidekick – Session 4 – I. Need. Wisdom.
I. Need. Wisdom. by Cynthia Hopkins Because I’m not as smart as I think I am. I need wisdom. I remember having that thought when I was a high school student trying to decide where I should go to college. It made its way to the surface again while I was attending that college, choosing […]
Read MoreMore Than a Sidekick – Session 6 – Comeback Stories
Comeback Stories God’s plans are not upset by our setbacks. by JOHN MEADOR I’VE DISCOVERED an amazing thing about the greatest people of the Bible. Reading their stories, I saw a common theme. Many of them believed God was done with them. They felt their actions, circumstances, or age had left them without purpose or […]
Read MoreMore Than a Sidekick – Session 5 – All the Way
All the Way What does it mean to finish well? by MIRIAM NEFF WHAT COMES to your mind when you hear the word finish? I remember running in 5K races. My badge recorded how quickly I ran each mile. A camera recorded my stride. There were no do-overs. “Finish well,” I’d breathe as I neared […]
Read MoreThe Value of Small(er) Groups
Who doesn’t love a Coke? For decades, we were happy with Coca-Cola in its 6.5-ounce bottle. In the 1960s, the 12-ounce can was introduced. So if 6.5 ounces of Coke was great, then 12 ounces would be even better! Your love for Coke got even better in the 1990s with the even larger 20-ounce bottle. […]
Read MoreNurturing Faith and Deepening Connections During Summer
As the school year draws to a close and the first hints of summer start to appear, children everywhere eagerly look forward to the possibilities that await them. To kids, the beginning of summer isn’t just a change in the weather; it’s a gateway to a world of endless adventures and unforgettable experiences. Kids dream […]
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The bonus content about online worship will be uploaded by November 1, 2024.
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The bonus content on the Nile River will be uploaded by November 1, 2024.
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