https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:04:52 +0000 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:32:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/6-resources-help-you-go-deeper-lent Looking for Lent resources? Here are some great options (two of which are FREE to CRC members via the Digital Library).  Through Tears to Joy by Stan Mast  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/6-resources-help-you-go-deeper-lent Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:32:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/what-scripture-passages-have-impacted-your-life What Scripture passages have been especially impactful in your life? Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/what-scripture-passages-have-impacted-your-life Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:35:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/23-identities-we-bear-christ-free-printable One of my favorite bloggers, Maggie Whitley, has created a wonderful resource on the identities we bear when we are rooted in Christ. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/23-identities-we-bear-christ-free-printable Tue, 24 May 2022 14:36:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/what-faith-forming-podcasts-are-you-currently-listening I know I've asked this question before, but as a podcast-nerd I can't help but ask it again: What faith-forming podcasts are you currently listening to?  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/what-faith-forming-podcasts-are-you-currently-listening Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:09:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/faith-forming-podcasts What are some good faith forming podcasts? A friend just recommended The Daily Liturgy and Women of the Bible. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/faith-forming-podcasts Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:15:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/question-jesus-never-asked “How come Jesus had to die on the cross? I’m glad we don’t have to die on a cross.”  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/question-jesus-never-asked Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:14:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/faith-forming-easter-basket-ideas-teens I am planning to put together some Easter gift baskets for teenage girls and would love to add some (relatively affordable) faith forming resources. Any ideas?  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/faith-forming-easter-basket-ideas-teens Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:28:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/difficult-spaces-and-good-growth A couple weeks ago a friend texted me a question that brought back memories of when my son Everett wore a helmet. He was only a few weeks old when I noticed his head was maybe not as round as it should be. And his neck was stiff, not wanting to turn to the right.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/difficult-spaces-and-good-growth Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:54:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/turn-down-noise It took a virus to quiet the worldOne by one, our towers fellWe tried to grab themto salvage what we could We sent some more emailsFilled our cupboardsChecked our bank accountsPainted rooms Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/turn-down-noise Mon, 11 May 2020 01:15:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/4-things-remember-when-life-feels-heavy Have you ever been weighed down by worry?  Some days we may not notice the extra rocks in our pack. Other days we can barely move.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/4-things-remember-when-life-feels-heavy Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:41:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/grounding-your-faith-seasons-you-dont-have-church-home For the past couple months my husband and I have been looking for a new church home. It’s more lonely than I thought and I want to give up regularly.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/grounding-your-faith-seasons-you-dont-have-church-home Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:10:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/what-bible-verse-or-story-has-god-used-your-life-fall Spending time in the Word is a daily struggle for me. I know the power that quiet time with God has to give me peace and restore my joy. And yet so often I choose the cheap thrills of busy work and distraction.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/what-bible-verse-or-story-has-god-used-your-life-fall Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:49:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/3-easy-ways-impact-middle-schoolers-identity-and-faith Do you have a middle schooler in your home or church? Or do you remember being one yourself? It can be a tough stage, to say the least. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/3-easy-ways-impact-middle-schoolers-identity-and-faith Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:40:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/hymns-hospital-room I wanted to pass along these hymns written by two young parents whose son, Roman, was born 12 weeks early and spent months in the NICU. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/hymns-hospital-room Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:49:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/emojis-and-christ-empathy I typed too many words and hit ‘send’ too fast. I realize this now but didn’t then. To be honest, I probably thought the opposite. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/emojis-and-christ-empathy Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:02:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/do-you-have-favorite-bible I want to get a new Bible for Christmas and am overwhelmed by all the options. I like to take notes but am not sure I want a journaling Bible. Which Bible do you use? Any recommendations?  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/do-you-have-favorite-bible Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:45:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/some-dos-and-donts-my-recent-attempt-memorize-psalm-1 Who likes a good challenge?  As someone who is motivated by deadlines, impending races, and the like, I’ll admit that the subject line drew me in: ‘Your 21-day Scripture Memory Challenge is inside!’  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/some-dos-and-donts-my-recent-attempt-memorize-psalm-1 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:39:45 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-devotional I am looking for a devotional (with scripture references) that our family can use to spark discussion and bring God into our dinner or bedtime conversations. My son is only 2.5 years old but I want to start this practice soon as it would be good for all of us. Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/family-devotional Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:05:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/may-it-be-sweet-sweet-sound Confession. I may have teared up the first time my son called me Mama.   He was just over a year old and it was the first time I knew he was actually talking to me and not just making a string of ma-ma sounds.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/may-it-be-sweet-sweet-sound Sat, 12 May 2018 17:45:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/has-anyone-tried-bible-journaling For a while I've been thinking about whether or not to buy a journaling Bible. As a visual learner and someone who gets sermons to "stick" by taking pages of notes, I wonder if a Bible with margins for notes and illustrations might help me reflect on scripture in a deeper way.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/has-anyone-tried-bible-journaling Tue, 19 Dec 2017 13:48:14 +0000