Author Archives: Tim Wesemann

Smiles as You Serve — compiled by Tim Wesemann

Editor’s note: Usually Share publishes a devotion on Monday mornings, suitable for use at the meetings you lead during the week. We’ve made an exception this week, hoping that you and those with whom you meet this week will enjoy our Creator’s gift of laughter. If you need a devotion also, feel free to scroll back [...]

Thanking God for Servant Volunteers

Editor’s note: As ministry efforts gear back up in many churches this month, CTA is happy to offer this article from the pen of Tim Wesemann who regularly compiles the “Smiles” column for our Grab & Go newsletter. With his usual creativity and wit, Tim captures what all of us would like to say about [...]

Making a Scene — a free devotion for this week’s meetings

Think back to your last family vacation. Did anyone make a scene as you traveled? Did you ever experience tense times in the car, arguments in the mall, or pouting over lunch? As you drove, rode, or walked along, did you notice the scene God made? Or should I say “scenes,” plural. Psalm 24:1 reminds us [...]

Detour! — a free devotion for this week’s meetings

I dread detour signs and construction areas–especially when I’m on vacation! When I see one, I know our family’s day won’t go as planned, and our trip will likely take longer (maybe much longer) than we had planned. Think about some unexpected detours God’s people took. Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus detoured to Egypt on [...]

God’s Direction When Overwhelmed–a free devotion for this week’s meetings

Editor’s note: This devotion has been adapted from one that first appeared in CTA’s devotion book for men, God’s Direction Is Always Best. It’s available in both NIV and KJV versions and is appropriate for use in men’s ministry throughout the year. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not [...]

God’s Direction for Life’s Long Journey–a free devotion for this week’s meetings

Editor’s note: This devotion has been adapted from one that first appeared in CTA’s devotion book for men, God’s Direction Is Always Best. It’s available in both NIV and KJV versions and is appropriate for both Father’s Day and for men’s ministry throughout the year. Since the day we heard about you, we have not [...]

God’s Direction in a Rut–a free devotion for this week’s meetings

Editor’s note: This devotion has been adapted from one that first appeared in CTA’s devotion book for men, God’s Direction Is Always Best. It’s available in both NIV and KJV versions and is appropriate for both Father’s Day and for men’s ministry throughout the year. I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does [...]

God’s Direction When Lost—a free devotion for Father’s Day & Men’s Ministry

Editor’s note: This devotion is adapted from CTA’s new book for men’s ministry, God’s Direction Is Always Best. As you plan retreats for this summer and fall, check out the entire product line!   In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner [...]

When My Route Is Unfamiliar – A Free Devotion for Father’s Day and Men’s Ministry

Editor’s note: Again this week, we have adapted CTA’s free devotion from our new book for men’s ministry and Father’s Day, God’s Direction Is Always Best.  As you plan retreats for this summer and fall, check out the entire product line!   Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so [...]

God’s Direction When I Struggle—a Free Devotion for Father’s Day and Men’s Ministry

Editor’s note: This devotion is adapted from CTA’s new book for men’s ministry, God’s Direction Is Always Best. As you plan retreats for this summer and fall, check out the entire product line!   For troubles without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see. Psalm 40:12 NIV® Where do you [...]