Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr One day on my early morning walk, I was almost overwhelmed by the scent coming from a stand of lilac trees. The aroma was so pungent that it nearly took my breath away. It was like something from a fabric softener commercial! I am sure it was… Continue reading

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje I stumbled across a remarkable statement in a novel I was reading. “Theology ought to be alive, vivid, related to real life, not a system debated by intellectuals.” I wonder if that is a three-dollar way of saying what Pastor Jeremy said one Sunday. “Jesus is real.”… Continue reading

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Barb Rogelstad The phone rings, and I go to pick it up. The screen notification states, “Likely Fraud.” I put the phone down, so thankful for the warning. I have avoided the pitfall of the scammer’s lure by not answering that call. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines fraud as “an intentional perversion… Continue reading

Violence is overwhelming our society with destructive thoughts and behaviours. Thankfully, because of Jesus’ redemption, there’s a better way. Continue reading

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Rebecca Feere This morning, a friend texted me, shared some things she was struggling with, and then asked me to pray for her. Her text ended with – “I feel fearful to be honest (to share these struggles).” Have you been there? Have you ever thought, “I can’t share… Continue reading

Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr Do you remember, as children, being afraid of monsters or, in some cultures, the boogeyman? As we grow up, we usually outgrow these childish fears, or do we? When I lived out west, I enjoyed the freedom of riding along quiet roads that cut through the rugged… Continue reading