December 12, 2019
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“Eternal Comfort and Good Hope”
"Oh, tidings of comfort and joy” goes the old Christmas carol. I might not have chosen "comfort" as joy's companion. But I was wrong.
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December 11, 2019
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Medication’s Pros and Cons
Weighing benefits, side-effects, and costs make decisions about medications challenging.
December 11, 2019
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Trial and Error: A Way of Life
Finding the right medications has taken decades for Michèle Gyselinck.
December 11, 2019
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Coffee Break Grandpas
Don DeWaard, newly elected mayor of Pella, started as a helper and now leads the story time for the three-year-olds.
December 11, 2019
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Planting Churches With "Discover Acts"
Find out how church planters are using Discover Acts with their core teams as they begin the process of planting a new church.
December 11, 2019
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Immanuel, God With Us!
What are you struggling with today? Bring it to Jesus, our Immanuel.
December 10, 2019
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Coming Soon! Discover Your Bible Learning Space
Have you heard about our new Discover Your Bible Learning Space? We are excited to bring training tools to you (no travel needed) in the new year!
December 10, 2019
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"Praygrounds" and Intergenerational Worship
Read how congregations are wrestling with how best to engage people of all ages and all learning styles in their worship services.
December 10, 2019
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Coaches' Corner: Belonging and Family Faith Formation
The question I get the most is: “How can we help families form faith if they’re too busy to come to our programs?” I believe the solution lies in our sense of belonging.
December 10, 2019
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There's Still Room For You at SERVE!
Are you looking for a summer mission trip for your youth group? Youth Unlimited would like to invite you to sign up for one of our SERVE Summer Mission Trips!
December 9, 2019
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Remembering the Polytechnique Massacre
December 6th, 2019 marked the 30th anniversary of a mass-shooting in Montreal. We take time to remember the event and those who lost their lives.
December 9, 2019
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Outreach Through Friendship
Read the story of someone who met Jesus in a personal way through the ministry of Coffee Break, and now has grown into a leader who serves in ministry in the local church.
December 9, 2019
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Coffee Break and a New Generation
Do you struggle to engage younger women in your Coffee Break or Women's Ministry group? Here are some things we've learned that might be helpful to you!
December 9, 2019
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Act Quickly - Charitable Gift Annuity Rates Drop January 1
Current gift annuity rates are the highest they’ve been in years! However, as of January 1, 2020, rates will decrease by .3 to .5 percent.
December 9, 2019
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Important Information for IRA Gifts in December
If you plan to make an IRA gift in December, here's some important information you'll want to know.
December 6, 2019
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Arthritis Is a Disability, Not a Crime
I am grateful for medications and for health insurance, but I resent being treated like a criminal when I seek help.
December 5, 2019
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My Reluctant Dependency and Growing Empathy
God used my brain chemistry to draw me into a fuller reliance upon him. I may recoil at the idea of dependence, but it is God’s way.
December 5, 2019
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Deacons at Classis and Synod: From Faraway to Feasible
In this post, we'll talk about the feasibility of attending classis and synod. We'll discus not just the where, but also the when and the how much.
December 5, 2019
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10 Ways to Raise Awareness for Mission
Do you want to raise awareness for mission in your church? Here are 10 ways to spread the word and get everyone in your church involved!
December 4, 2019
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Good Websites Remove Barriers
We often talk about how your website is your church’s virtual front door. It’s a way to make a good first impression and communicate who you are and what you believe.
December 4, 2019
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5 Simple Gifts to Celebrate Children’s Ministry Volunteers
Volunteer gifts aren’t required or expected, but they’re a great way to show your appreciation. Here are five of my favorite gifts for volunteers.
December 4, 2019
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S.O.S. Part 1: My Journey of Recognizing, Remembering, and Processing Abuse
In this post, an anonymous CRC congregant shares his journey of recognizing, remembering, and processing the abuse he endured.
December 2, 2019
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May You Know How Much You're Worth
And it was here, in her words, that Advent found me. God found me, sending his precious son, an innocent lamb, telling us: “May you know how much you are worth.”
December 2, 2019
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To Give Thanks and Swallow
Love, support, and a heaping dose of laughter have helped Michelle McIlroy trust that God is using various medications to bring her back into life with her family, church, and community.
December 2, 2019
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No Hidden Agenda - Friendship Ministries
Even in the midst of wheelchairs and twisted ribbons and broken zippers, each friend shows such honesty and humour. They lift my spirits each week!