https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:58:57 +0000 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:29:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/missionvision/innovative-solutions-womens-ministry-leaders A great gift that accompanies every invitation to speak at women’s events is the opportunity to observe and to learn from leaders in a variety of contexts: Michele Morin https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/missionvision/innovative-solutions-womens-ministry-leaders Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:29:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/pastoral-ministry-courageous-calling-faithful-love Ministry professionals rarely lead with their weaknesses. We want church leaders with plenty of personality, charisma, and confidence. Michele Morin https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/pastoral-ministry-courageous-calling-faithful-love Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:50:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/leadership-lessons-soul-moses Encased in a body that you recognize in the mirror, your soul is the “you” that’s always been there peering back from your reflection. It’s the part of you that infuses all the roles you play (parent, spouse, friend, leader, employee), and it’s what makes those roles uniquely yours. Michele Morin https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/leadership-development/leadership-lessons-soul-moses Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:42:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/parenting/beauty-sacrifice-and-joy-giving It’s the terminal milestone on the parenting journey: “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” 3 John 1:4 Michele Morin https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/parenting/beauty-sacrifice-and-joy-giving Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:08:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/parenting/collection-books-grace-filled-mothers-day In 1914, when Woodrow Wilson signed the proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as a national holiday to celebrate mothers, there’s no way he could have predicted the century of retail hoopla and family angst that would ride on the coattails of his intention to simply honor mothers and Michele Morin https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/parenting/collection-books-grace-filled-mothers-day Mon, 07 May 2018 18:28:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/special-times/lent-easter/poems-easter Pilate and Peter (and me) Michele Morin https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/special-times/lent-easter/poems-easter Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:48:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/every-act-will On my left hand, I wear the symbol of a choice I made 29 years ago. When I said yes to the union that was forged between my husband and me on that day of satin and lace, I was also saying no to a thousand other things, and this is the nature of choice. Michele Morin https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/every-act-will Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:47:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/parenting/sinners-parenting-sinners The front-and-center project that’s consuming time and thought these days is a parenting workshop that my husband and I will be teaching in March. Michele Morin https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/parenting/sinners-parenting-sinners Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:58:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/uncomfortable-awkward-and-essential-challenge-christian One of my reading goals for 2018 is to tackle Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Life Together. For a myriad of reasons, I need to absorb his hard won wisdom, but most of all I want to lean into his observations about Christian community in the crucible of “life together” in a secret semina Michele Morin https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/uncomfortable-awkward-and-essential-challenge-christian Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:04:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/making-commitment-blessing The ping of a message changed my day: “Let’s take food to a friend who needs encouragement.” “Well, why not?” I asked myself and began pondering the joyful outcome that always arises from random acts of blessing. I’ve always wanted to be an extrovert — or at least an optimist. Michele Morin https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/making-commitment-blessing Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:53:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/introverts-church Little Rock, Arkansas was the Sunday stop on the last leg of our cross-country trip. I don’t recall the denomination of the church we visited, but I sure remember its personality: the two-handed handshakes, the over-the-top meet-n-greet ... Michele Morin https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/introverts-church Thu, 11 Jan 2018 12:23:49 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/teaching-children-worship-home When the year is fresh and the calendar pages are crisp and spacious, our commitments and resolutions seem like adventures. “We can do this!” we declare as we gather the family around and open our Bibles to Genesis. Michele Morin https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/teaching-children-worship-home Tue, 09 Jan 2018 15:44:29 +0000