Tag: worshipgrowandserve

A Sweet Aroma

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr One day on my early morning walk, I was almost overwhelmed by the scent coming from a stand of lilac trees. The aroma was so pungent that it nearly took my breath away. It was like something from a fabric softener commercial! I am sure it was […]

Knock, knock. Jesus is real.

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje I stumbled across a remarkable statement in a novel I was reading. “Theology ought to be alive, vivid, related to real life, not a system debated by intellectuals.” I wonder if that is a three-dollar way of saying what Pastor Jeremy said one Sunday. “Jesus is real.” […]

Likely Fraud

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Barb Rogelstad The phone rings, and I go to pick it up. The screen notification states, “Likely Fraud.” I put the phone down, so thankful for the warning. I have avoided the pitfall of the scammer’s lure by not answering that call. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines fraud as “an intentional perversion […]

Fear is a Liar

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Rebecca Feere This morning, a friend texted me, shared some things she was struggling with, and then asked me to pray for her. Her text ended with – “I feel fearful to be honest (to share these struggles).” Have you been there? Have you ever thought, “I can’t share […]