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What About Isaac?
Teaching this story to my students helped me attempt to see the story of Abraham's obedience from his son's point of view. Why did he stay so close to Rebekah? Why did he prefer Esau over Jacob?
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July 9, 2020
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Is There Much About the Cross in the Gospel of John?
The cross of Jesus permeates the Gospel of John.
July 9, 2020
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Embracing New Ministry Paths Beyond the Coronavirus Pandemic
What happens when our nation begins to recover from COVID-19? Rather than returning to their former “normal,” houses of worship can continue to embrace and leverage innovative ways of reaching members in this new world.
July 9, 2020
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Finding Strength and Support in Scripture
This new podcast series from Groundwork helps us find God's strength and support in the Bible.
July 9, 2020
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A First Step for Making the Missional Shift
How do churches move from a consumer to a missionary mentality? This missional shift is far from easy and will take a long time, but here's one important first step.
July 9, 2020
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Pastor of Preaching and Pastoral Care at Community CRC (Kitchener, ON)
Community CRC is a large church in Kitchener, ON seeking a full time pastor to become part of a three pastor team model.
July 8, 2020
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Faith Formation and Puppies
As you do life with your kids, have those conversations about life and love and work and puppies. Let God steer your words and let your kids ask the hard questions as well as the easy and funny ones.
July 8, 2020
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Your Lament Sermon Was Great, A Therapy Session Might Be Even Better
Dear Pastor, in this moment of widespread loss and grief, could an hour of you talking honestly with your therapist help your congregation more than an hour of you refining your sermon on lament?
July 8, 2020
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Maintenance Assistant at Brookside CRC (Grand Rapids, MI)
Brookside Christian Reformed Church is currently accepting applications for a part-time maintenance person.
July 8, 2020
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Church Custodian at Brookside CRC (Grand Rapids, MI)
The custodian is accountable for all necessary custodial duties including the overall cleanliness, appearance, and safety of the facilities and grounds.
July 7, 2020
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Grace Pools Up in the Lowest Places
It’s the low places where the water flows and we meet God’s grace.
July 7, 2020
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The Complaint and COVID: Just a Value Trying to Find a Voice
Wise leaders understand that complaints are often values statements in disguise.
July 7, 2020
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When Your Summer Mission Trip Is Cancelled
While you can’t replace the opportunity to serve, here are a few ideas to connect your youth with ministry in another city, culture, or country.
July 7, 2020
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Family Life Pastor at Colts Neck Reformed Church (NJ)
Colts Neck Reformed Church in beautiful, suburban NJ seeks to find a Family Life Pastor.
July 7, 2020
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A Stranger Barged In
Do we share our love easily with someone different from us? We pride ourselves on maintaining a status quo of acceptable friends, but what about others in various difficult situations?
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The God Who Heals
All around us and within us are the bitter waters of human sin and misery. Many people today still complain to human leadership. But we must remember the One who hears and heals.
July 7, 2020
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From a Garden to a City: Looking Forward With Hope
Often, we make the mistake of looking back for hope instead of forward. In pain, we long for a garden when God has promised us a city.
July 7, 2020
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Director of Worship at Discovery Church (Grand Rapids, MI)
Discovery Christian Reformed Church is seeking a part-time (15-18 hours/week) Director of Worship to coordinate our worship services, including the music and liturgy ministries of Discovery.
July 6, 2020
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Part time Pastor for Trinity Reformed Church (El Monte, California)
Our search seeks a bi-vocational, bilingual pastor who possesses multi-cultural passions and outreach skills that connect the life of the church to the life and needs of the community.
July 6, 2020
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Disability Concerns Canada Conference Re-Imagined
The conference was scheduled for April 25 at Community CRC in Kitchener, ON. Now it will be hosted as a series on Thursdays in October at 12 pm Eastern. Join us!
July 6, 2020
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Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
This is a story I made up based on the miracle of Jesus feeding the five thousand (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-15) after I heard a song on the radio “What If I Gave All."
July 6, 2020
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Review: N.T. Wright “God and the Pandemic”
N.T. Wright is less concerned about the "why" of the Pandemic and more concerned about the "what" of the Christian response.
July 6, 2020
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Preparing for Your Church’s Next Budget Free Fall
Phil Leo and Cindi Riemersma discuss big-picture strategies for protecting your church budget during times of crisis.
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On Turning 60
My mom told me when I was a teenager that doctors weren’t at all sure what my future held, probably early-onset arthritis, premature aging, perhaps an early death.
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Keeping Children Safe in a Virtual World
How do we keep children safe in this virtual landscape? Here are some tips for churches and schools.