https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:16:22 +0000 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:42:53 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/im-jealous-your-faith Of all the things in the world to be jealous of (cars, relationships, houses, jobs, vacations, etc.), being jealous of another person’s spiritual life is probably one of the odder ones. Brianna DeWitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/im-jealous-your-faith Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:42:53 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/singleness-and-question-gods-goodness I've had a complicated relationship with singleness for, well, all of my adult life. There is the singleness itself, and all of its complexities and emotions, but bigger than the singleness is a deep sense that life has not gone according to my plan, and I can’t figure out God’s reason for that. Brianna DeWitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/lets-talk-about/singleness-and-question-gods-goodness Mon, 02 Apr 2018 18:26:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/i-lie-church One Sunday as I sang along to the song on the screen, I realized I might not entirely mean what I was singing. My wealth is in the cross *There’s nothing more I wantThan just to know His loveMy heart is set on Christ Brianna DeWitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/i-lie-church Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:34:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/easter-and-our-unanswered-questions Will I ever get better? Why did my little sister have to die? Which college should I choose? Why do so many other people get to have happy marriages? When will I finally get a job? Brianna DeWitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/easter-and-our-unanswered-questions Thu, 04 May 2017 17:54:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/when-it-seems-god-lied There are many promises throughout the Bible. The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:8) Brianna DeWitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/when-it-seems-god-lied Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:18:51 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/good-christian-guilt Following Jesus is, in theory, quite simple. Except for all the times that it’s not. Brianna DeWitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/good-christian-guilt Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:24:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/college-students-need-your-church Over the next few weeks, colleges will be filling back up with students. Brianna DeWitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/young-adults/college-students-need-your-church Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:47:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/when-someones-faith-drowning It’s not a secret that young adults are leaving the church and, in many cases, leaving faith as well. Yet, the numbers only show the big picture, not the stories of the individuals. Brianna DeWitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/when-someones-faith-drowning Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:01:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-ministry-terrifying Being a youth leader is terrifying.Am I allowed to say that? Brianna DeWitt https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-ministry-terrifying Tue, 26 Nov 2013 03:08:38 +0000