Category: Challenge Central

Are You a “Practicing” Christian?

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje An American polling company recently decided to study what effect the Covid-19 pandemic had on churches and church life. What struck me was their methodology. When presenting its conclusions, the company said it had polled “practicing Christians” for its research. The firm defined a “practicing Christian” as […]

Heaven Rules

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Rebecca Feere Over the past few weeks, I have talked to several people dealing with complicated and heavy circumstances. It is easy to question where God is and why He would allow such pain for His children. Does He see? Does He care? Daniel and the Hebrews, who were […]

Be Still

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Lindsey Lyons I love this time of year: cooler weather, fall colours, and cozy holidays. I look forward to Christmas with so much anticipation and, in the past few years, some dread. I get so excited; I make all my lists and plans, and then there’s so much to […]

Lowly and Gentle

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Laurie Korstanje I was at a local thrift store, taking my time browsing for just the right items. A volunteer warmly greeted me when I walked in. There were a handful of people in the store. I started looking through the section I was sure held my treasures when […]