• 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
  • Glory in Weakness
    Glory in Weakness

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen All Challenge Central devotionals » In the summer of 2017, Sarah and I took our kids on a family road trip to Windsor, Nova Scotia. We went to spend time with Jay and Laura Callaghan and their kids and see some sights. This trip is especially… Continue reading

  • Biblical Counselling = Becoming More Like Jesus
    Biblical Counselling = Becoming More Like Jesus

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen All Challenge Central devotionals » So, what is Biblical Counselling anyways? Well, here is a definition for you to think about: Biblical counselling happens when believers help other believers become more like Jesus by renewing the rehearsal of their minds in Scripture (worship), engaging their heart’s… Continue reading

  • God Wants to Help Us Each Step of the Way
    God Wants to Help Us Each Step of the Way

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Alan Rietberg I don’t know what I would have done if I had been found in the same position as Gideon. I think sometimes we’re very quick to judge someone else when, in fact, we might not fare as well given the same circumstances. The last few times… Continue reading

  • Anger is Not Your Friend
    Anger is Not Your Friend

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen Anger is not your friend! As I was walking on yard duty today, a student slowly made his way in my direction with his head down. As he got closer he muttered that he needed to walk with me for the rest of recess because of… Continue reading

  • “Without you there, someone is missing.”
    “Without you there, someone is missing.”

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Lars Janssen I have a sister-in-law who has the spiritual gift of hospitality. She naturally understands the difference between “hospitality” (graciously sharing what you have) and “entertaining” (putting on a diverting or engaging event). I only began to truly appreciate her gift when we had an extended family… Continue reading

  • Through the Lens of Eternity
    Through the Lens of Eternity

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Jessi Heikkinen We have hope. My heart has been tempted to drown in hopelessness this past week watching the world begin to turn upside down… again. I have found myself beginning to despair. I am grieving for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ who are facing immediate suffering in… Continue reading