Month: April 2018

Why We Do What We Do

by Christina Fox, in category Ministry
PATSY KUIPERS|GUEST The church I attend recently initiated several outreach ministries. I chose to join the Welcome Team since I want to help visitors feel at home and encourage them to return. At our first meeting, I agreed to lead the team as I generally enjoy dealing with details and organizing activities. Unfortunately, I also… Read More

Confidence in Times of Sorrow

by Christina Fox, in category Suffering
SHELLEY MADUEME|GUEST Since my kids have gotten old enough to express their opinion regarding what we listen to in the car, I’ve found myself listening to their choices more than I would like. My son loves books on CD, but sometimes we have a long break between books. In these gaps, one of the CDs… Read More
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Created for a Purpose; Discipling Young Girls

by CDM Media, in category Uncategorized

Created for a Purpose; Discipling Young Girls: Fun can have a purpose. Today, Ingram Link joins Karen Hodge to share how she founded Created for a Purpose, a ministry that disciples young girls to understand how God uniquely created them to reflect God using God’s Word and crafts.   Discussion Questions: How do you like… Read More

Do This in Remembrance

by Christina Fox, in category Faith
KATIE POLSKI|CONTRIBUTOR In order to take communion, our kids must first become members of the church. My youngest went through the kid’s membership class last year, and when it was over, I asked her if she would like to become a member. “No.” Her answer rolled off her tongue so quickly that it took me… Read More
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Joy in the Journey through Grief

by CDM Media, in category Uncategorized

Joy in the Journey through Grief: How do you find joy in the journey through grief? How can you find laughter through the tears? Today, Katie Polski joins Karen Hodge to share how she found biblical joy in spite of suffering as she cared for each of her dying parents. Discussion Questions: Do you think… Read More

Planted for a Purpose

by Christina Fox, in category Ministry
RENEE MATHIS|CONTRIBUTOR “When in April the sweet showers fall…” Chaucer was right. He knew something about April.  He knew that after the bleakness of February and the bluster that is March, that we could use some sweet showers in our life. Have you ever felt like that? Have you ever wondered if your current season… Read More

John Owen and the Art of Biblical Meditation

by Christina Fox, in category God's Word
SARAH WHITE|GUEST Do you think of meditation as part of your Christian practice? How about theological study? Did you know that our forebears considered these things to be intimately connected—and accessible to every believer? One such figure was John Owen, the seventeenth-century English Puritan theologian and pastor. In The Glory of Christ, written near the… Read More