Staci Devries
I serve as the Content and Community Manager for The Network, a role that I truly love. I have a passion for connecting people and am grateful to see how God is at work in the CRC and beyond. I'd love to answer any of your questions and help you get involved!
Posted in: Sinners Parenting Sinners
Amen, Michele to "our tendency to emphasize behavior without tying it to the gospel." This is new to me but it makes so much sense. When we are daily reminded of our own dependence on God's extravagant grace, it DOES create a change in us (and our kids). But focusing just on behavior for behavior's sake does not have the same impact.
Posted in: What Is One Way You Hope to Grow Spiritually This Lent?
I hope to grow in financial generosity this Lent. My pastor has been challenging us to grow in generosity and lately I have been hearing God call me to think about giving outside of my (carefully calculated) comfort zone. I also want to be, at the core, a cheerful giver.
Posted in: What Outreach Events Are Happening at Your Church This Winter?
Thanks Jim! I hope that sharing the Gospel is central to everything we are trying to do. Is your church planning any special events to bring people in (and together) this winter?
Posted in: Justice, Grace, and Worth: Rachael Denhollander's Victim Impact Statement
"Forgiveness still requires justice." Amen!
Posted in: What Refreshments (If Any) Does Your Church Offer Before or After Worship?
Thanks for sharing Michele! The prep is helpful. Also, the birthday treats sound delicious :)
Posted in: What Refreshments (If Any) Does Your Church Offer Before or After Worship?
Thanks for unpacking the reasons your church does what it does, Gary. I love that you have coffee before church to welcome new faces and also serve those who come to church early (staff, praise teams, etc.). Also appreciate how you mentioned the blessing that the servers receive in serving and getting to know others. Seeing this role as a privilege changes the whole outlook!
Posted in: What Books Are on Your 2018 Reading List?
Added! I think this book could lead to some good discussion. Lots of learning to take place for me on this subject.
Posted in: What Books Are on Your 2018 Reading List?
Thanks for sharing, Drew. I think the greatest adventure book of all time definitely needs to be on my list. Let me know what you think!
Posted in: What Books Are on Your 2018 Reading List?
I've listened to the Jen Hatmaker podcast (and love it) but I didn't know she created episodes to go along with the book. Gonna have to check this out!
Posted in: What Books Are on Your 2018 Reading List?
How cool. I'd love to hear if you end up seeing it with your boys!
Posted in: What Books Are on Your 2018 Reading List?
Amen to knowing we are not alone and have value!
Posted in: What Books Are on Your 2018 Reading List?
Thank you, Frank, for this thoughtful response. It is truly amazing how God puts certain books on our path during different seasons of our lives and I appreciate you giving a glimpse of the books on your journey. I love Eugene Peterson and have not yet read Reversed Thunder (but would like to). The House of Seven Gables might not be a book I'd normally grab but I think the writing style alone could be interesting. Thanks again for sharing!