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Training Ourselves to Listen Well
Listening serves as a central faith practice, teaching us to be more attentive to the Spirit than to our own agendas and priorities.
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March 1, 2021
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Naming the Crazy and Forging Ahead in Family Faith Formation
My world was crazy: parenting 4 kids, changes in my business ownership, American politics, and the pandemic. The idea of naming the crazy and naming a way forward definitely caught my attention.
February 28, 2021
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Even Death on a Cross
Private Roger Young followed the pattern of Jesus who absorbed the wrath of God on the cross to save us alive.
February 26, 2021
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Praying with Prostitutes - Outsiders & Insiders
A congregation of young people in Santo Domingo learns how to "sing the songs of the Lord" from a surprising group of "outsiders" in their city.
February 26, 2021
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Growing With: Parenting Adult Children
Here are 4 ways to grow with emerging adults (in a world that is vastly different from the world in which their parents came of age).
February 26, 2021
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In the Wake of Ravi Zacharias: When Spiritual Leaders Do Harm
How should we respond when a spiritual leader does harm? This article discusses some do's and don'ts, particularly in relation to the recent revelations about Ravi Zacharias.
February 24, 2021
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For $10 More
There are times when the cheaper option is genuinely the better option. But where in your life is your stinginess killing ministry?
February 22, 2021
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COVID-19: The 15% Change That's Coming
Here are four ways to engage the 15% change that every congregation will go through following COVID-19.
February 22, 2021
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An Advocate for Life: Remembering Betty Van Deemter
Today we remember advocate Betty Van Deemter, revisiting an article written awhile ago by her friend and fellow advocate, Hank Kuntz.
February 19, 2021
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La importancia de un Corazón que Discierne
La defensora de Relaciones Raciales Viviana Cornejo, escribe acerca de por qué debemos guardar nuestro corazón diligentemente contra la necedad del mundo.
February 19, 2021
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El increíble mensaje de Jesús
El defensor de las relaciones raciales, Rudy Gonzalez comenta cómo los críticos sostienen que el cristianismo y, en particular, el Calvinismo promueve el tribalismo y el comportamiento tribalista.
February 19, 2021
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The Importance of a Discerning Heart
The place where we decide to be wise or to be foolish is the heart, which is why we must guard it diligently.
February 19, 2021
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A Breakthrough From Feeling Stuck
Lori challenges us to look for the blessings in COVID with the reminder of God being our ever-present help during these times.
February 18, 2021
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New Faces in Chaplaincy: February 2021
Chaplaincy and Care Ministry recently endorsed Paul Birnbaum as a chaplain in the CRC. Learn more about his journey and ministry!
February 18, 2021
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What Is of "First Importance" To All of Us?
Those men will never forget the welcome sight of their foreman as he emerged from the doorway. His return meant not only that he was safe, but their lives were saved too.
February 18, 2021
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Chaplaincy and Care Director's Note February 2021
Tim Rietkerk, the new Director of Chaplaincy Care, shares his journey over the last year and his hopes for the year ahead!
February 18, 2021
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The Transformative Power of Beautiful Questions
Tired from many years of hard work with little tangible fruit, Pastor Tomas began to listen to neighborhood residents.
February 18, 2021
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Slowing Down to Serve and Be Served
Pastor Dave shares his friendship with his parishioner, Carolyn, that has grown in the midst of the pandemic.
February 17, 2021
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La encuesta ICR dice...
Los programas de juegos con encuestas son divertidos y triviales. Pero cuando se trata del trabajo misional y adaptativo de la iglesia, lo que dice la encuesta denominacional no es suficiente.
February 17, 2021
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A Scriptural Look at Creating an Accessible Church (Part III of III)
Here are my top choices, out of hundreds of Scriptures that mention impairments and disabilities, to help us understand the Biblical basis of the ADA and the ICF.
February 17, 2021
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Spiritual Disciplines: Family Fasting
Considering trying the spiritual discipline of fasting within your family? Discover the blessing of fasting together and find tips on how to get started.
February 17, 2021
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CRC Survey Says. . .
Game shows with surveys are fun and trivial. But when it comes to missional, adaptive work of the church, what the denominational survey says is not enough.
February 16, 2021
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When There's Too Much in the Collection Plate
Is there such a thing as too much giving? When it comes to generosity, is the sky always the limit?
February 16, 2021
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How Pandemic Life Opened Up New Access
While the rest of the world collectively mourned the loss of closeness and community, I suddenly found myself a new reason to smile.
February 15, 2021
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Bienvenido nuevo miembro del personal: Chelsea
Queremos dar la bienvenida a Chelsea Schiavi a la Oficina de Relaciones Raciales como Coordinadora Administrativa. Obtenga más información sobre su experiencia, pasiones y aspiraciones en esta publicación.