• Manna (Grace) For Today   
    By: Rebecca Feere   If you grew up in church, as I did, you’re familiar with the story of God providing manna to sustain the people of Israel during their forty years of wandering in the wilderness. Perhaps, if you are of my generation, you can picture the flannel-graph board — the origin of media… Read more: Manna (Grace) For Today   
  • “5, 4, 3, 2, 1!” – A Countdown to Worship (Renewing the Mind)
    “5, 4, 3, 2, 1!” – A Countdown to Worship (Renewing the Mind)

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Jeremy Heikkinen Who doesn’t like a good countdown?! We do it for for the things we like and dislike: going back to school (like this week), going on vacation, cooking and baking, starting our services on Sunday, ringing in the New Year, etc. Countdowns keep us on track, creates… Continue reading

  • Several Paths Diverged in a Wood
    Several Paths Diverged in a Wood

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr I spent three years pastoring in northern BC. It was a different way of life, and it took a bit of adjusting at first. Hunting was a part of that way of life and, in some cases, was expected, so I learned to hunt. It wasn’t long… Continue reading

  • Worship – Grow – Serve …but where?
    Worship – Grow – Serve …but where?

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Barb Rogelstad Have you ever heard these requests made at church? • We need more volunteers to serve in the Nursery. • We are looking for a few more coaches for our Soccer Ministry. • We are seeking leaders for our Kids’ Club starting in September. • We invite… Continue reading

  • 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