Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen Imagine a man was lost in the wilderness. He decided that his greatest desire was to return to his home, so he bent his whole will toward that goal. For months, he foraged, hunted, hiked, climbed, swam, and fought his way back to civilization. When he […]
Category: Challenge Central
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep?
Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Laurie Korstanje Have you ever woken up in the night and then not been able to go back to sleep? I think the younger you are, the more likely you’d answer, “Are you kidding? I could sleep till noon every day.” It seems more likely to happen to older […]
Church Politics or Family Talking?
Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen “I don’t like church politics.” Over the years, I’ve heard some people in our church family make this statement. I think I understand the sentiment behind the statement. It’s something like, “I don’t like the disagreements that occur in church life and leadership.” It’s very understandable […]
Be Honest With Me in 2023
Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen A couple of weeks ago, in my sermon, I shared the phrase that came out of a conversation with my wife Jessi, “Be honest with me in 2023”. When I got home that Sunday, Jessi encouraged me to clarify what I meant by that. It was […]
Falling in Love?
Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen Have you ever been in love? You know what I mean when I say in love, right? It’s that giddy feeling of light-hearted bliss each time the object of your love is near. It’s an exciting and somewhat intoxicating feeling. When we’re in love, we find […]