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: #EatTogether
I love this! Thanks for sharing stories of church potlucks, popcorn prayers and care groups. It is absolutely messy and chaotic but beyond that, sacred. Thanks again!
Posted in: What Bible Verse Gives You Hope for 2017?
I am encouraged by these verses! Thanks for sharing.
Posted in: Organizational Changes HQ CRCNA
Thanks for posting this, Harry. Any specific questions or thoughts you'd like to share on this new thread?
Posted in: What Does Christmas and Community Look Like at Your Church?
Geri, thank you so much for giving us a glimpse into Christmas and community at Immanuel CRC in Ripon. What a wide array of events and giving opportunities that all reveal a heart and passion for spreading the love of Jesus. I too pray for new neighbors to be enfolded and welcome. Thanks again for sharing.
Posted in: Spiritual Math
Currently in a season where dear friends are grappling with death (and we all are grieving), I sincerely appreciate this article. Especially love this reminder: "With the exception of faith, hope and love, spiritual subtraction is about looking this one hard truth square in the face – everything is passing away. It’s about practicing death and learning how to let go in many small ways, so that when we’re facing the “big” letting go of our physical death, we’ll be ready."
Thanks, Sam.
Posted in: What Does Christmas and Community Look Like at Your Church?
Tom, thanks for sharing! What a creative and generous church. I love that your church allows the nearby public school to use church space for free and also that you have noticed a shift in housing and have responded to that specific need. But perhaps my favorite thing you shared is that you have a disco ball in the sanctuary that 'helps blow the lid off in praise of our incarnate King.' LOVE that image!
Posted in: What Does Christmas and Community Look Like at Your Church?
Rod, thank you for sharing this counter-cultural approach! What an incredible gift it must be for everyone in your church to be given time to spend time with family, friends and most of all God. I think the candlelight service is also a powerful tradition and it is something I personally look forward to each year.
Posted in: Being Real: The Power of Faith Stories
I love this, Angela! What awesome stories probably came out of the question you asked. Thanks for sharing.
Posted in: Does Expressing Emotion Make for Better Sermons?
Hi Bill! Just listened to the sermon and really appreciated many different tactics that you used (i.e. images from 9/11, descriptive words, body language, and just the overall tone that used to tell stories of heartache and loss). Really good stuff and you truly brought me back to the emotion of this day. In addition, I couldn't help but appreciate your love of snow and confidence in tackling the MI roads (even as spin outs happen). Thanks for sharing!
Posted in: Confessions
Alright, Sam, you've convinced me to read this! I'll have to add my favorite line as a comment :)
Posted in: Does Expressing Emotion Make for Better Sermons?
Really great thoughts, Gary. Especially appreciate your caution to be authentic. Makes me think about how God works through very ordinary people (not just those gifted in public speaking, etc.) in extraordinary ways.
Posted in: Trump, Assault, and Standing Up for Women
Thanks, Bonnie. A good reminder to keep comments related to the original post per The Network's Comment Guidelines.