February 25, 2010 – 8:24 am
Here are 10 commandments for planning a retreat with panache!
Women go to retreats be fed and nourished spiritually, as well as for the fellowship. Women love to be in the Bible, so enlist a speaker who is willing to help you lead your group into Scripture. (Can’t find a speaker like that? Then consider using [...]
By Jane Fryar
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Posted in Ministry, Women's Ministry
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Tagged bible, devotion book, God, lesson, planning guide, prayer, prayer partner, Scripture, teacher, Women's Ministry, women's retreat|
October 8, 2009 – 5:00 am
With all the accent on health care and healthy lifestyle changes worldwide today, we thought you might enjoy this brief devotion. It’s slightly adapted from Serving in His Steps, one of CTA’s newest products–an accordion-fold booklet with daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church [...]
September 8, 2009 – 9:52 am
Wise parents and teachers realize children need both wings and roots. Young people who grow up with only roots never soar to their true potential. But those who grow up with only wings can easily crash and burn.
Grandparents help provide the roots we all need–when we’re young and later on in life, too. Unconditional love. A [...]
By Jane Fryar
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Posted in Encouragement, Grandparents Day, Ministry, Teachers, Youth Ministry
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Tagged apostle Paul, bible, children, church, Encouragement, family, God, Grandparents Day, history, parents, September 13, Teachers, Timothy|
August 25, 2009 – 6:35 am
My passion in life is making people feel special and especially kids. Some of those people are kids who think they are no longer kids—college kids. In this age of text messaging, Facebook, and e-mail, it sometimes seems everyone knows everything about everyone. But keeping the lines of communication open with what college kids are really [...]
By Debra Kreienkamp
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Posted in Ministry
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Tagged children, college, communication, email, Encouragement, facebook, Fall Festival, family, food, God, kids, outreach|