https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:32:39 +0000 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/thoughts-spiritual-pride It is important to have confidence in our faith lives. However, we must be be wary of falling into conceit and pride, especially as these things are becoming more and more common. A Syndrome of Spiritual Pride Theodore Lim https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/thoughts-spiritual-pride Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/metanoia-moving-beyond-mere-repentance Meet “METANOIA”, a concept that leads to new life in Christ, renewal, and revival. Bev Sterk https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/metanoia-moving-beyond-mere-repentance Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/moses-mountain-and-mass-email Christians and non-Christians alike constantly talk about the need for “self-care” these days. Rob Golding https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/moses-mountain-and-mass-email Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/practicing-gratitude We're entering the season of Thanksgiving! Canadians will celebrate on October 9, and Americans on November 23 this year. It's a time to give thanks for the harvest, and it’s also a good time to remember that throughout the year there are many things for which to be thankful. Anita Brinkman https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/practicing-gratitude Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/two-inspiring-podcast-episodes-your-listening-list Earlier this spring, Chris Schoon and I had the great pleasure of recording two Open to Wonder podcast conversations as part of our series on faith practices. Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/two-inspiring-podcast-episodes-your-listening-list Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/intergenerational-activities-faith-practice-generosity This resource is part of a series of interactive, intergenerational ideas for engaging people in faith practices through worship and/or midweek gatherings, brought to you by Worship M Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/intergenerational-activities-faith-practice-generosity Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/everything-you-need-interactive-series-faith-practices-0 Since launching Everything You Need for an Interactive Series on the Faith Practices (Part 1), we have been over the moon about the exciting ways that ministry Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/everything-you-need-interactive-series-faith-practices-0 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/neighbors-bookshelf I have too many books. That is the opinion of some people and even people who are close to me and love me. My family recently bought me a t-shirt with the following testimony: “I rescue books trapped in the bookstore. I’m not a hoarder, I’m a hero!” Julius Medenblik https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/neighbors-bookshelf Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/days-noah This past Saturday my colleague Deb Rienstra had an excellent reflection on a different way to observe Advent from the wastelands of life all around us.  In a somewhat similar vein—that is non-Ch Scott Hoezee https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/days-noah Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:26:54 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/celebrating-ordinary “Can I ask you a question about your sermon?” Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/celebrating-ordinary Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:11:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/only-wrong-way-pray-not-pray-open-wonder Jill Weber, Global Convenor of The Order of the Mustard Seed, lives near the ruins of a 12th century monastery on the Waverley Abbey Estate in the United Kingdom. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/only-wrong-way-pray-not-pray-open-wonder Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:29:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/everything-you-need-interactive-series-faith-practices Whether you’re Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/everything-you-need-interactive-series-faith-practices Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:24:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/intergenerational-activities-faith-practice-remembering This resource is part of a series of interactive, intergenerational ideas for engaging people in faith practices through worship and/or midweek gatherings, brought to you by Worship Ministrie Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/intergenerational-activities-faith-practice-remembering Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:42:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/worship-service-faith-practice-remembering There are many different directions one could go when planning a service around the faith practice of “remembering.”  The following format could easily be adapted for your particular context, but we followed the larger concepts that we can remember God’s faithfulness in the past, that God re Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/worship-service-faith-practice-remembering Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:57:19 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/intergenerational-activities-faith-practice-celebrating This resource is part of a series of interactive, intergenerational ideas for engaging people in faith practices through worship and/or midweek gatherings, brought to you by Worship Ministrie Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/intergenerational-activities-faith-practice-celebrating Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:58:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/worship-service-faith-practice-celebrating Celebrating life is not a party but an ongoing awareness that every moment is special and asks to be recognized as a blessing from on high.—Henri Nouwen Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/worship-service-faith-practice-celebrating Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:20:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/bible-reading-plan-lets-stay-close-god-and-his-word "Hilkiah the priest found the book of the law of the Lord that had been given through Moses." II Chronicles 34:14  Lloyd Wolters https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/bible-reading-plan-lets-stay-close-god-and-his-word Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:22:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/confusing-conviction-condemnation It’s so predictable! As a speaker for Life Action Canada at Revive conferences, I always know what the response is going to be on the evening we dig into the remarkable vision that Isaiah was given of heaven’s throne room. Shawn Brix https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/confusing-conviction-condemnation Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:43:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/around-table-design-summer-series-faith-practices Interested in exploring the faith practices during worship and/or mid-week gatherings? Looking for ways to weave experiences with faith practices into what you do so that all ages are encouraged and equipped to intentionally weave faith practices into their daily life?  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/around-table-design-summer-series-faith-practices Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:23:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/images-lent-invitation-creativity-and-wonder We've given up a lot in the last couple of years. In many ways, it feels like one thing after another.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-practices/images-lent-invitation-creativity-and-wonder Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:17:58 +0000