Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen If the phrase “this is the way” makes you think of a popular television show set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, you’re probably celebrating Star Wars Day today. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, that’s perfectly fine. But… Continue reading

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Shannon Green How are you? No, really, how are you? How is your heart? How many times a day do you pass someone and ask that question or have that question asked of you? What is the response? Good or fine? Is it true, though? When we ask, do… Continue reading

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Roger Wood Much of our teaching time in the Pioneer Boy’s Club this year has been spent in the land of Egypt. Coach Jeff started with the magnificent account of Joseph’s life and the beginnings of the nation of Israel. Joseph dies, and his stalwart reputation among the Egyptians… Continue reading

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen So, what does this sound like to verbalize a downcast heart in an honest conversation that leads to discovering hope found in Jesus? Well, the other day, someone walked into my office. You could tell something was bothering him by how he walked in, put his… Continue reading

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen I sometimes wonder why life is such a struggle. The responsibilities, pressures, headlines, and deadlines crowd in, so I can often think of nothing beyond the noise of my cluttered mind. I ask my crowded thoughts, “How long will all of you attack a man to… Continue reading

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje I want you to think about nothing. I don’t mean “clear your mind.” I want you to actively think about the idea of “nothing.” It’s hard, right, trying to imagine “nothing.”  In fact, there is a way to approach the idea of “nothing” in stages, which I… Continue reading