Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Rebecca Feere Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan (Matt 4:1-11). The people of Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years. What is your wilderness? Your wilderness may look like a prodigal child, a cancer diagnosis, a divorce, prolonged mental […]
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The Desires of Your Heart
Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Laurie Korstanje I wish… I wish… I wish. Isn’t that what you say to a magic genie? So, what would it be like to just make a wish and have it granted? In days gone by you might have said “I wish for a million dollars.” Thoughts of […]
Stop the Presses!
Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje “Call to me and I will answer you…” Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV) This was my favourite Bible challenge for skeptics, people who demanded proof of God, or the reason for my faith, in the most secular place I knew, The Spectator newsroom. Make no mistake, these folks […]
“Turn Turn Turn”
Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Barbara Rogelstad The 1960’s brought seasons of unbelievable shock and sadness. I recall coming home from elementary school to witness the solemn scene of my dear mother sobbing as she shared with me that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated (Nov. 22, 1963). It was so […]
“How Long?”
Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen So, “how long” did it take you before you asked someone else their “how long” request? “How long” was your conversation? Okay, okay, I will stop asking “how long.” But seriously, have you asked someone or talked with someone about what has you […]