November 4, 2009 – 11:02 am
Have you ever felt awkward about talking with a friend who has lost a loved one? We all probably have. The good news for us as Christians is that Jesus is the master when it comes to directing our steps. He encourages us to get ourselves out of the way and reach out to the [...]
November 2, 2009 – 8:13 am
Yes, we need courage. We face many struggles—in the economy, in raising children, in creating a spiritual home environment, in relating to others as good husbands or wives, brothers or sisters, daughters or sons, friends, employee, or employers. Many days, it takes a good deal of courage just to get out of bed in the [...]
August 20, 2009 – 6:28 am
As both a parent and a teacher, I am preparing for yet another time of transition. It seems that just yesterday the children were coming home, putting down schoolbooks and picking up beach balls and sunscreen. And so was I! (I teach in a Catholic school.)
Yet here we are, looking at the end of the [...]
When is the last time God woke you up to teach you a lesson? It happened to me on a recent Sunday morning, when I was uncharacteristically wide-eyed at 5 o’clock.
I slipped downstairs, knowing my family would sleep for another three hours before beginning the weekly, pre-church bathroom battle. (The only male in my household [...]
We’ve been blogging about Mother’s Day and honoring mothers and all women in our churches. Perhaps you’re still looking for a meaningful Christian gift for Mother’s Day. CTA’s newest devotion book for women is called Be Blessed. Based on the powerful words of God’s blessing, beloved through the ages, these devotions consider Numbers 6:24–26.
Many churches [...]
I read recently that doctors have identified some 2,000 “phobias,” or irrational fears. We all know the more familiar ones, but were you aware of xanthophobia (fear of the color and/or the word yellow)? How about logizomechanophobia (fear of computers) ? If there’s a word for irrational anger with computers, I probably need to know that [...]
CTA received this comment from a customer:
“I recently ordered copies of “Facing Illness with Hope” and “Grieving with Hope” from CTA. I shared a copy of “Grieving with Hope” with a recent widow from our church. I knew she needed encouragement as she had not returned to church since her husband died several [...]
February 28, 2009 – 11:32 am
In a recent blog entry I shared about the vision CTA and I share for ministry using Grieving with Hope and Facing Illness with Hope within congregations. Expand that vision beyond the local congregation. Let’s start with Facing Illness with Hope . Do you know or yourself serve as a hospital chaplain? [...]
By Tim Wesemann
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Posted in Author Tim Wesemann, Encouragement, Grieving, Pastor, Resources
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Tagged Comfort and Care, Encouragement, Facing Illness with Hope, Grief, Grieving with Hope, Ministry to the Sick, Pastoral Ministry|
February 20, 2009 – 10:00 am
I don’t know that I’ve had a greater passion for anything I’ve had published than I have for Grieving with Hope and Facing Illness with Hope. And I love that the team at CTA thought of special details when publishing these resources. We knew the books couldn’t be long or cumbersome. People who are sick [...]
By Tim Wesemann
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Posted in Author Tim Wesemann, Authors, Encouragement, Grieving, Pastor, Resources
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Tagged Comfort and Care, Facing Illness with Hope, Grief, Grieving with Hope, Ministry to the Sick, Pastoral Care|
Not Sure What to Say to a Grieving Friend? Here’s Help!
Have you ever felt awkward about talking with a friend who has lost a loved one? We all probably have. The good news for us as Christians is that Jesus is the master when it comes to directing our steps. He encourages us to get ourselves out of the way and reach out to the [...]