By Tim Wesemann on April 1, 2013
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 [...]
Posted in Children's ministry, Christian Worker, Church staff, Church Volunteers, Encouragement, Encouraging Volunteers, Men's Ministry, Ministry, Women's Ministry, Youth Ministry Tagged April Fool's Day, Christian
By Tim Wesemann on September 12, 2012
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 [...]
Posted in Back-to-school, Children's ministry, Christian Worker, Church staff, Church Volunteers, Encouragement, Encouraging Volunteers, Men's Ministry, Ministry, Pastor, Sunday School, Teachers, Women's Ministry, Youth Ministry Tagged free devotion, thanking volunteers, volunteer appreciation
By Tim Wesemann on July 23, 2012
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 [...]
Posted in Devotions, Encouragement, Men's Ministry, Pastor, Sermon Ideas, Sunday School, Teachers, Women's Ministry, Youth Ministry Tagged free devotions, vacation devotions
By Tim Wesemann on July 16, 2012
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 [...]
Posted in Church staff, Devotions, Encouragement, Men's Ministry, Ministry, Pastor, Sermon Ideas, Sunday School, Teachers, Women's Ministry Tagged free devotion, vacation devotions
By Tim Wesemann on June 18, 2012
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 [...]
Posted in Christian Worker, Church staff, Devotions, Encouragement, Encouraging Volunteers, Father's Day, Men's Ministry, Pastor, Sermon Ideas Tagged free devotion, men's ministry, overwhelmed Christian
By Tim Wesemann on June 11, 2012
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 [...]
Posted in Christian Worker, Church staff, Devotions, Encouragement, Encouraging Volunteers, Father's Day, Men's Ministry, Ministry, Pastor, Sermon Ideas Tagged Father's Day, free devotion, men's ministry
By Tim Wesemann on June 4, 2012
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 [...]
Posted in Christian Worker, Church staff, Devotions, Encouragement, Encouraging Volunteers, Father's Day, Men's Ministry, Ministry, Pastor, Sermon Ideas Tagged Father's Day, free devotion, men's ministry
By Tim Wesemann on May 28, 2012
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 [...]
Posted in Christian Worker, Church staff, Devotions, Encouragement, Father's Day, Men's Ministry, Ministry, Pastor, Sermon Ideas Tagged free devotion, men's ministry, sermon ideas for Father's Day
By Tim Wesemann on May 21, 2012
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 [...]
Posted in Christian Worker, Church staff, Devotions, Encouragement, Father's Day, Men's Ministry, Ministry, Pastor, Sermon Ideas, Teachers Tagged Father's Day, free devotion, men's ministry
By Tim Wesemann on May 14, 2012
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 [...]
Posted in Devotions, Encouragement, Father's Day, Men's Ministry, Ministry, Pastor, Sermon Ideas Tagged Father's Day, free devotion, men's ministry