February 24, 2010 – 1:19 pm
Christians from many different traditions use the weeks and days leading up to Easter as a time to prepare our hearts to celebrate Easter with joy. As we journey through Lent, I like to spend quiet time reflecting.
This year, I find my thoughts focused on what I do and do not have. Most people at [...]
By Anne Conway
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Posted in Christian Worker, Easter, Lent/Preparing for Easter, Men's Ministry, Pastor, Women's Ministry
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Tagged Christian, Easter, Easter preparation, Lent, men's ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Women's Ministry|
February 3, 2010 – 11:31 am
It’s a truism in marketing. Customers must see an ad 5–7 times before it has any potential for changing their behavior. That’s why Nike puts its “swoosh” everywhere, positioning it prominently in televised sports and other athletic venues.
It’s also why more and more churches have begun to look for ways to “theme” major celebrations—like the [...]
By Jane Fryar
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Posted in Devotions, Easter, Free Resources, Lent/Preparing for Easter, Ministry, Pastor, Sermon Ideas
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Tagged children's Easter ideas, Easter, Easter preparation, Lent, Lent theme, Lenten theme, Pastor, sermon helps, Sermon Ideas|
February 1, 2010 – 12:35 am
As regular readers know, I serve on the faculty of a Christian preschool. As I teach, I love taking students into our church on sunny days. Among other things, they enjoy seeing the way the light shining through the stained glass windows casts a colorful shadow on the walls and floor. The children love seeing [...]
By Debra Kreienkamp
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Posted in Christian Worker, Church Volunteers, Devotions, Encouraging Volunteers, Epiphany, Men's Ministry, Pastor, Women's Ministry
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Tagged Christian, devotion, Encouragement, men's ministry, Pastor, Women's Ministry|
January 20, 2010 – 12:53 am
As editor of CTA’s monthly Grab & Go newsletter, I just put the February issue to bed. If you’re subscribed, you’ll be receiving your copy in your E-mail box the first Tuesday in February.
While it’s on my mind, I wanted to alert you to the fact that Tim Wesemann wrote the cover article for the February issue, focusing [...]
November 17, 2009 – 9:00 am
Lanterns swung in the lower decks of the ship as 102 seasick men, women, and children tossed about in a cramped space the size of a volleyball court. All hatches were battened due to severe storms, stealing any hope of fresh air or light. The passengers survived on small rations of dried pork, beans, and [...]
October 27, 2009 – 12:01 am
Today’s devotion is the fourth in a series adapted slightly from Serving in His Steps: Focused Scriptures and Prayers for the Fast-Paced Life. It’s one of CTA’s newest products—an accordion-fold booklet with brief daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church professionals and volunteers who [...]
September 24, 2009 – 5:12 pm
I recently pulled a coat I hadn’t worn for months out of the closet. As I put my hand in the pocket, I discovered three dollars which hadn’t seen the light of day since the last time I wore the coat! I love when that happens!
Recently I cruised the CTA website and decided [...]
By Tim Wesemann
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Posted in Christian Worker, Encouragement, Free Resources, Pastor, Pastor Appreciation
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Tagged Encouragement, Ministry, ministry ideas, Pastor Appreciation, Pastoral Ministry, Servant Heart, Volunteers|
September 15, 2009 – 2:03 pm
Just recently, as I was reading Acts 4, a phrase jumped out at me. I had never really taken time to consider it before.
To get the full picture, remember that in Acts 3, Peter and John were walking into the temple when a lame man asked for money. Instead of silver or gold, Peter and John [...]
September 14, 2009 – 10:49 am
Two of my friends–both agnostics–express deep frustration when Christians claim morality cannot exist apart from religion, particularly, the Judeo-Christian ethic. Both see themselves as moral people, and I’m sure they do try to do the “right” thing. The devil, of course, is in the details of how one defines “right” and who gets to decide on that [...]
This video featuring historian and author Bill Federer presents the Bible and Christianity as the basis and inspiration for the Constitution of the United States of America.
Visit Bill Federer’s website: AmericanMinute.com.
CTA offers an impressive selection of patriotic gifts that help congregations celebrate God and Country.
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By Bill Federer
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Posted in God and Country, Pastor, Patriotism, Sermon Ideas
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Tagged bible, Bill Federer, Christianity, Fourth of July, God and Country, patriotic, U.S. Constitution, United States|
