Lent 40 Day Challenge
“What are you giving up for Lent?” This is a typical question for this time of year. Some give up sweets; others give up fast food. Some give up soft drinks; others give up social media. Some give up online shopping; others give up meat. We naturally drift toward giving things up for Lent, as […]
Read MoreHelping You Keep Growing Together Through the COVID-19 Crisis
These are difficult times for all of us. At no time in many of our memories has a single event touched every person on Earth. And let’s be honest: the gravity of this current crisis can feel overwhelming—especially when even our worship gatherings are canceled. But no matter what circumstances we’re facing, and even if […]
Read MoreResults of the Winter 2024-25 Daily Discipleship Guide Survey
Results of the survey found in the Daily Discipleship Guide will be posted here on February 5, 2025.
Read MoreHow to Make the Right Decision
We make decisions every day. Research indicates we make between 33,000 and 35,000 decisions. Ninety-five percent of those decisions are made on the subconscious level. We also make many decisions that are automatic. For example, I brush my teeth every morning. That’s a choice I make without really thinking about it. There still remain decisions […]
Read MorePreparing Kids’ Ministry for Easter Sunday
Easter is often associated with colorful eggs, Easter bunnies, and baskets filled with treats. However, it is essential to impart the true significance of Easter and to create a meaningful experience for children and families who will attend your church Easter Sunday. I can’t think of a more important day in the life of the […]
Read MoreIt’s All About Jesus – Session 4 – Not in Vain
Not in Vain In the wee hours of the morning, I’d given birth to a stillborn daughter. by Betty Hassler EASTER DAY DAWNED cold and gloomy. A light rain had begun to fall. My pastor husband, Sim, had planned to deliver the Easter message at our church’s sunrise service, to be followed later by his […]
Read MoreBeing an Authentic Church – Session 1 – Constant
Constant Pray without ceasing. by Dawn Sherill-Porter “Pray constantly” (1 Thess. 5:17). This verse from Thessalonians isn’t obscure; most of us have heard it and, without doubt, most of us have wondered how to live out Paul’s directive. Paul was proud of the believers in Thessalonica and their growth in the Lord. He wrote them […]
Read MoreBeing an Authentic Church – Session 4 – Wake Up to Worship!
Wake Up to Worship! You’re invited to enjoy the beauty of God. by WILL and COURTNEY KASSNER THE GRAVEL BOUNCING off those hollow metal fenders was a stark contrast to the stillness of the pre-sunrise drive. We turned off the main road in our 1988 Land Cruiser, the dim yellow headlights barely lighting the winding […]
Read MoreIt’s All About Jesus – Session 4 – Holy Week
Holy Week Walk with Jesus through the final events of His earthly life. by WILLIAM F. COOK, III THE WORLD CHANGED FOREVER the first week of April, A.D. 30.1 All of the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament were coming to fruition. Most importantly, the head of the serpent was about to be crushed. (See […]
Read MoreBible Studies for Life Customizable Group Plans
Customizable Group Plans are available and are a part of the Adult Leader Pack. Adult Leader Pack – In addition to the posters, charts, and reproducible handouts, the pack includes an access code. With this code, you can download digital versions of everything in the pack, including the group plans in a Word DOC format […]
Read MoreResults of the Winter 2023-24 Daily Discipleship Guide Survey
On page 29 of the Daily Discipleship Guide, we invited readers to join us in a brief survey. Here are the results: What area of your life is most susceptible to worry or anxiety? What helps you deal with worry/stress?
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