Tag: churchfamily

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]