https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:50:22 +0000 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/christmas-hope-and-women-jesus-family-tree Sometimes it’s hard to get into the Christmas spirit. Our culture tends to idealize the idea of Christmas. We imagine perfectly delightful, conflict-free gatherings of extended family. We visualize giving thoughtful gifts, while receiving just what we wanted. Courtney Jacob https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/christmas-hope-and-women-jesus-family-tree Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/seeking-gods-face-our-new-reality After nearly two year of unpredictability and change, many of us are bone tired. Robin Basselin https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/seeking-gods-face-our-new-reality Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:10:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/devotional-encouragement-blue-christmas “Have a holly jolly Christmas,” Burl Ives sings, “It’s the best time of the year.” But sometimes it doesn’t feel like the best time of the year. For many of us, the time around Christmas is actually the worst time of the year. Jeff Bulthuis https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/devotional-encouragement-blue-christmas Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:53:28 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/pop-psalms-pop-prayers In the introduction to his study guide, Psalms: Prayers of the Heart, Eugene Peterson wrote, “People look into mirrors to see how they look; they look into the psalms to find out who they are.” Josh Larsen https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/pop-psalms-pop-prayers Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:37:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/finding-strength-and-support-scripture God created you and I as complex, multifaceted individuals. We’re tempted to act as though our physical and spiritual natures are separate and autonomous. But in reality, God created us as whole beings, body and spirit united as one whole. Courtney Jacob https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/finding-strength-and-support-scripture Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:56:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/easter-blessings-family-fire Hallelujah, he is risen! Easter is the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the hope that he brings to our hurting world. Deb Koster https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/easter-blessings-family-fire Wed, 08 Apr 2020 20:09:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/finding-comfort-gods-word-when-life-anything-normal In the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people around the globe are experiencing an unprecedented loss: the loss of control, freedom of movement, sense of security, and even the understanding of what is normal. Courtney Jacob https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/finding-comfort-gods-word-when-life-anything-normal Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:34:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/tool-pastors-ministry-between-sundays Every church is navigating uncharted waters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pastors are learning to stream their sermons online. Worship leaders are figuring out how to help people worship well virtually. Jeff Bulthuis https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/tool-pastors-ministry-between-sundays Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:34:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/words-cross-bible-study-podcast-series-lent Just as Jesus spent forty days in the desert preparing for his ministry, Christians around the world embark on the forty-day journey of Lent to pause and reflect on our profound need for a Savior. Courtney Jacob https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/words-cross-bible-study-podcast-series-lent Tue, 25 Feb 2020 02:06:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/our-only-comfort-troubled-times We live in difficult days. If you peruse the headlines it’s easy to be overwhelmed by contentious politics, random violence, social discord, international terrorism, and other conflicts. Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/our-only-comfort-troubled-times Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:40:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/think-christian-publishes-new-pop-culture-primer Online cultural magazine, Think Christian, a publication of ReFrame Media, recently shifted format to focus more closely on theological explorations of pop culture topics, such as movies, music, video games, TV Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/think-christian-publishes-new-pop-culture-primer Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:02:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/harnessing-power-forgiveness At some point, we’ve all had to forgive someone. An insult hits replays over and over in your mind. Perhaps someone has inflicted a deeper wound on you through abuse, abandonment, or assault. The ache of these injuries can go on for a lifetime. Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/harnessing-power-forgiveness Wed, 28 Sep 2016 14:29:59 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/thanksgiving-cards-gift-you-family-fire We at ReFrame Media would like to offer you a Thanksgiving gift — printable Thanksgiving Day cards from Family Fire for your holiday table. Each one includes a Bible verse and a question to spur conversation and reflection about things for which we are thankful. Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/thanksgiving-cards-gift-you-family-fire Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:17:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/book-habakkuk-where-god-times-trouble Groundwork: Biblical Foundations for Life Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/book-habakkuk-where-god-times-trouble Tue, 03 Nov 2015 13:36:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/five-trustworthy-sayings-apostle-paul Groundwork: Biblical Foundations for Life Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/five-trustworthy-sayings-apostle-paul Tue, 21 Jul 2015 13:03:59 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/james-put-your-money-where-your-mouth Groundwork: Biblical Foundations for Life Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/james-put-your-money-where-your-mouth Mon, 15 Jun 2015 20:28:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/heroism-such-time I loved superheroes when I was a kid, way back in the 1970s. My brother and I never missed the Batman cartoon show on Saturday mornings. We’d spend the rest of the morning running around the house with sheets tied around our necks. Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/heroism-such-time Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:34:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/jonah-more-fish-story Groundwork: Biblical Foundations for Life Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/jonah-more-fish-story Mon, 11 May 2015 16:49:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/seeking-grace-kids-corner Kids Corner: Great messages wrapped-up in fun stories! Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/seeking-grace-kids-corner Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:57:59 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/miserable-dirty-and-beautiful-kids-corner Kids Corner: Great messages wrapped-up in fun stories Christopher Hunt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/miserable-dirty-and-beautiful-kids-corner Mon, 09 Mar 2015 15:53:29 +0000