Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
It is very important where we look. Lot's wife looked back to Sodom and became a pillar of salt.
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It is very important where we look. Lot's wife looked back to Sodom and became a pillar of salt.
Did you set any goals for the year ahead? If so, I'd love to hear them!
There is one Mediator
I'd like to thank the volunteers at my church who have joyfully poured into my kids. Any small gift ideas?
Is there a CRCNA blog and/or category that specifically addresses economic justice rather than more generic or broad headings of biblical or social justice?
God put many different and wonderful sounds in my grandpa's forest, but one that I will surely not forget is "Ker-sploosh!"
"We are all called to enroll in the school of hard knocks."
Last week The Network kicked off a 4-week gratitude challenge. Might you join in? What are you thankful for today?
The importance of saying thank you is too often overlooked. Pastors need to hear it just like everyone else.
I promise: this is not one of Jim’s pranks. Think Christian has really published an ebook on A Theology of The Office. And you can get it for free.
Like being a person with a intellectual disability or a physical disability, having a sexual disability is a reality in our sinful world that no amount of preaching or judging will alleviate.
Why is it so hard to be present with people who don't think like me, live like me, and who may not even like me?
Our church is currently looking to put together a plan on how to respond and react if an active shooter were to ever enter the premises. Does anyone happen to have any sample policies or articles on this topic?
Some churches have begun restructuring their Church Council to allow for better communication, more collaboration, and increased effectiveness. Has your church done this recently? We'd love to hear about it!
Network readers! I'd love to know: What books have you been reading recently? What books are you hoping to read? Leave a comment and be entered in a fun giveaway.
No matter what ministry team you lead in the church, recruitment is likely your least favourite task; aka a necessary evil. Take heart—we're here to help!
I’m curious, what areas of ministry would you like to talk about this year?
I'm curious, what is one thing you are longing for this Advent?
The season of Advent is often associated with giving. We give each other gifts at Christmas and often consider ways that we can give back to our communities. How do you choose to give back?
Curious, do you listen to podcasts? What are you favorites and which would you recommend?
While the adjective "reckless" is difficult for some of us to sing, there is some Truth in this song. There is also a conflicting message: are we hiding from God? Or are we seeking Him? Is our God omniscient? Is our God omnipresent? Who can sing this song truthfully?
Reflections on the documentary, "Over 18", and information on upcoming screenings and events with director Jared Brock.
How does your church approach volunteer recruitment?
Now that we are over halfway through the year, I wanted to check in and see which books you've read (any must reads? unexpected finds?) and which books are still on your list.
This month on our e-Quip Diaconal Blog, we’ll be looking at Deacons at Classis & Synod, as well as Community Engagement. At first glance, you may wonder what these two things have in common. Well, both require TEAMWORK a.k.a. Collaboration!