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TGIF (Monday, Monday)
Enjoying creation in its fullness comes with taste, smell, sight, sound, and touch. What is the rhythm of your life where a moment comes and you say, TGIF?
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February 13, 2010
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Reflection in the Christian Life
I believe wholeheartedly that reflection is something that we as Christians need to integrate into our daily lives. Here's why.
July 14, 2010
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Reactions to the "Guiding Principle" Synod Approved?
I’m interested in hearing how this strikes you. How will it help you in ministry in your congregation? What concerns do you have?
July 29, 2010
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Faith Formation Communities Need Depth
The depth and stability of (faith) formation are directly tied to the depth and stability of the social and cultural environment in which it takes place. How much depth and stability are we providing there?
September 8, 2010
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Surprises
Any experiences or thoughts about keeping ourselves vigilant and accepting of surprises?
February 8, 2010
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Learning From the Past
We just finished using Esther DeWaal's Seeking God. It's a fine introduction to the Rule of Benedict. And why Benedict? Toynbee calls the Rule the "mustard seed of western civilization," and it's not hard to see why.
September 24, 2010
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Baptisms and Faith Formation
What do you see parents doing that captured teaching moments for children’s faith? Do you have stories that would benefit others?
October 26, 2010
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Our Problem With Infant Baptism
I’m convinced that churches which practice infant baptism have a problem. And it’s not a problem they are usually aware of.
October 26, 2010
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Is "Faith Formation" a Good Phrase/Category?
I'm wondering if anyone else has concerns about the phrase "faith formation." Some of us discussed this at a recent classis meeting. Many thought it was vague and would have preferred a confessional or biblical phrase.
November 23, 2010
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Never-Ending Formation
What led us to buy into the myth that most formation happens early? Who sold us the story that formation isn’t life-long? And how would our ministries and our energies be redirected if we really adopted the life-long viewpoint?
February 25, 2011
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Books to Read
I read some great books recently that I want to suggest to Christians. We need to gain knowledge. Knowledge is power.
April 25, 2012
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Webinar Recording: Children & the Lord's Supper
If you missed it, you can read more and watch the full recording here on www.crcna.org/webinars. Let's use this discussion forum to keep the conversation going, sharing tips, experiences, resources.
August 10, 2012
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Baptism, Infant Communion & Faith Formation
I often wonder what Karlie, my 15-month-old granddaughter is learning. I’m wondering what she is learning when she experiences everyone else partaking of the Lord’s Supper.
January 23, 2013
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Children at the Lord's Table [Live Q&A] Webinar
Originally scheduled for January 30 at 12:00 ET, this webinar is in the process of being re-scheduled. For up-to-date information on upcoming, proposed and archived webinars, please visit crcna.org/webinars
January 13, 2014
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Sarah's Death Four Years and Two Months Later
Four years and two months ago our daughter Sarah died of leukemia. For the last couple years of Sarah's life, after the diagnosis, God gave her calm, a contentment, a peace, that blessed us then, and still does.
February 18, 2014
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Where Young Christians Should Go To Church and Why
When I first read these words “Where young Christians should go to church and why” I thought to myself, “They can go wherever they want to!” As I read on, I realized that the person making the recommendation was one of the leading Christian churchmen of our time. Let me share what I learned with you.
July 8, 2014
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What Are Your Hopes for VBS?
How do you hope to see faith being formed and disciples being made?
August 22, 2014
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Dispensationalism
My attention has been drawn by some friends to the books of Joel Rosenberg, a prolific writer of apocalyptic books from a dispensational premillennial viewpoint. These friends are all members of the CRC and I have high esteem for them. Still I wonder why they would be interested in this kind of perspective?
October 31, 2014
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Forming Faithful Heretics?
A new pool shows "evangelicals" in American actually hold views of God that are not in line with historical orthodox thinking.
August 11, 2015
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Did Frodo Give a Profession of Faith?
Frodo commits to the task saying, “I will take the ring to Mordor. Though, I do not know the way.” Is this a good parallel to profession of faith?
August 13, 2015
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The Problem with Commissioning Services
Many churches hold commissioning services in September as a way to acknowledge, bless, and celebrate those in leadership roles within various church programs. What about the rest?
September 2, 2015
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What Should Be Included in a New Member's Class?
What should be included in a new member's class? Please share your ideas, best practices - and maybe things to avoid - in developing a new members class.
September 30, 2015
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Are We Becoming Anti-Intellectual?
Is it possible, given our preference of heart-knowledge over head-knowledge, that we, too, are at risk of abandoning our long and strong tradition of intellectual exploration?
October 16, 2015
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Why Did Jesus Rebuke His Disciples?
Mark 6:14, "Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe..." Why did Jesus rebuke them for these things?
October 15, 2015
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Can We Learn From Justin Bieber's Philosophy on Christians and Church?
In a recent interview with Complex magazine, Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber shared some of his thoughts on God, Christians, and going to church. How can, or should, we respond?