• Two Realities – God and Sin
    By Rebecca Feere     Psalm 73:26 is a verse that I often recite to remind myself what is true. It says, “My heart and my flesh may fail, BUT GOD is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (emphasis mine).  Until Jesus returns, we are faced with two realities. The first is the… Read more: Two Realities – God and Sin
  • At Eternity’s Gate
    At Eternity’s Gate

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Roger Wood Last week I watched a film on the life of the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh entitled At Eternity’s Gate. Van Gogh was one of the most influential figures in Western art history. His father was a minister of the Dutch Reformed Church, and Vincent once desired… Continue reading

  • A Beautiful Mess
    A Beautiful Mess

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Charlie Lyons I never cease to be amazed at how a comment from a three-year-old can bring immediate and resounding perspective to just about any situation. Can you recall when you’ve been completely taken aback by a toddler’s seemingly unintended depth and perception? Our three kiddos are either in… Continue reading

  • Your Role in the Body of Christ
    Your Role in the Body of Christ

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Shannon Green As I write this devotional, we are entering August. Although there is still some summer left, the month of August causes me to start planning. September is that time for me in school or our church in ministries where we get things up and running again after… Continue reading

  • Bringing Our Honest Questions to God While Suffering
    Bringing Our Honest Questions to God While Suffering

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Rebecca Feere The title of this devotional most likely prompted a response in your mind. Perhaps you said – “Ugh, suffering, that is the last thing I want to read about it. Isn’t this world depressing enough?!” Or maybe you said – “Ooh, that is me, and I am not sure how… Continue reading

  • This World Is Not Our Home
    This World Is Not Our Home

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Jessi Heikkinen God can use our physical ailments to remind us that this world is not our home. As I was preparing to write that statement, I received a text that another one of my family members was experiencing a health emergency and had been rushed to the hospital.… Continue reading

  • Winning the Battle of Your Mind
    Winning the Battle of Your Mind

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Alicia Clarke So, I had a unique situation happen about a month ago. Someone in the congregation placed a book in the pew where I usually sit, with the instructions to my husband to ‘give this to Alicia.’ Upon finding the book, I asked my husband who dropped it… Continue reading