• Grace in Real Time
    By: Roger Wood   Several weeks ago an article I wrote was posted on Central Challenge entitled “Buried Treasure.” There were words in the beginning of the article that did not belong to me, particularly in the second paragraph.  I should have put the bulk of these words in quotations but I did not. I… Read more: Grace in Real Time

  • God is Faithful in The Wilderness
    God is Faithful in The Wilderness

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Rebecca Feere   Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan (Matt 4:1-11). The people of Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years. What is your wilderness? Your wilderness may look like a prodigal child, a cancer diagnosis, a divorce, prolonged mental… Continue reading

  • The Desires of Your Heart
    The Desires of Your Heart

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Laurie Korstanje   I wish… I wish… I wish. Isn’t that what you say to a magic genie? So, what would it be like to just make a wish and have it granted? In days gone by you might have said “I wish for a million dollars.” Thoughts of… Continue reading

  • Stop the Presses!
    Stop the Presses!

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje   “Call to me and I will answer you…” Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV) This was my favourite Bible challenge for skeptics, people who demanded proof of God, or the reason for my faith, in the most secular place I knew, The Spectator newsroom. Make no mistake, these folks… Continue reading

  • “Turn Turn Turn”
    “Turn Turn Turn”

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Barbara Rogelstad               The 1960’s brought seasons of unbelievable shock and sadness. I recall coming home from elementary school to witness the solemn scene of my dear mother sobbing as she shared with me that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated (Nov. 22, 1963). It was so… Continue reading

  • “How Long?”
    “How Long?”

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen               So, “how long” did it take you before you asked someone else their “how long” request? “How long” was your conversation? Okay, okay, I will stop asking “how long.” But seriously, have you asked someone or talked with someone about what has you… Continue reading

  • All In
    All In

    Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr               I like log cabins. Facebook posts many pics of beautiful cabins in the mountains and by a flowing river. I clicked on the “like” button and now Facebook algorithms have inundated me with similar pictures. But one in particular got my attention: “live off-grid;… Continue reading