When we talk about giving in the church, we talk about offerings. A free will offering in which we return some of what God gave us to show our gratitude. 10 Great Commission Ideas For Your Summer
What’s A Grandparent To Do? // Jason Souza
Peekaboo // Jason Souza
Dancing Lessons /./ Jason Souza
Several years ago I was at a conference where the leader shared a story about his daughter’s experience growing up in the church.
As a child, she was a dancer. There was nothing in the world she loved more than dance. And she was really good at it. Dance was not just something she did. It was part of who she was…
Maybe The Student Can Become The Master // Jason Souza
Teach the Children Well // Jason Souza
Do Something. Fast. // Jason Souza
Cell Phones and Parents // Jason Souza
Doesn’t The Good Shepherd Need Good Sheep? // Jason Souza
Good Friday and the Coming Spring // Tracy Simmons
There are curious things that occur each year in Alaska when the sun begins to warm the Arctic earth again and the snow that carpets the ground returns to its watery depths. Oh, I suppose it isn’t entirely unique to Alaska, but we all like to live within our own little worldview to some extent, now don’t we?
Take The Words Right Out Of His Mouth // Jason Souza
What Will They Think Of Next // Jason Souza
Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost // Jason Souza
As the one who deals with all of C3AK’s prayer cards, I see prayers and praises on a wide variety of topics. But one issue that recurs frequently, in cards and conversations, is that of the prodigal. Parents who are concerned, afraid, heartbroken over a child who seems to have abandoned the faith with which they were raised…
Spring Is Around The Corner // Tracy Simmons
Spiritual Practices-Mediation // Jason Souza
Is It Time To Lent Something Go? // Jason Souza
The observance of Lent is a common occurrence in the Catholic community, and more liturgical Protestant congregations. But it is not a significant part of our historical traditions. But that doesn't mean it shouldn't be. Especially in light of the fact that, as was recently pointed out, we are, "prone to wander". What if we took some time in the next couple of weeks to look, openly and honestly, at our lives and determine what we can do, and not do, do draw ourselves closer to God…
Why Does Rocky Chase The Chicken? // Jason Souza
Defusing A Bomb 101 // Jason Souza
One Less Hill To Die On // Jason Souza
The teen years are all about transition. They are the cocoon between childhood and adulthood. During this period kids are... 1) attempting to determine who they are as an individual, 2) pulling away from their parents as a natural part of this process, and 3) doing all of this in the midst of a flood of hormones. Any of these has the potential to cause conflict…
