https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Sat, 20 Apr 2024 01:44:50 +0000 Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:55:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/hospitality-gift “Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. 2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers…” (Hebrews 13”1-2a) Bernita Tuinenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/hospitality-gift Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:55:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/grace-or-disgrace This time of year always stirs in me a vast array of emotions. I find myself unable to fathom the amount of torture, pain, suffering, humility, disgrace and inhumane behavior that occurred leading up to the crucifixion and death of God’s perfect son, Jesus. Bernita Tuinenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/grace-or-disgrace Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:39:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/gift-presence “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.” 1 John 4:9 Bernita Tuinenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/gift-presence Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:18:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/dangers-enabling I don’t think I leave a diaconate conversation without hearing about the struggle deacons face regarding helping vs. hurting, enabling vs. empowering, rebuking vs. compassion. Bernita Tuinenga https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/deacons/dangers-enabling Mon, 31 Mar 2014 21:01:42 +0000