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Youth Ministry: Observing & Responding to Youth Anxiety

By Kristin Schultz Youth and adolescents have always faced challenges. In recent years, however, these challenges and pressures seem to be mounting and taking serious tolls on our kids. Responding to anxiety in the youth ministry requires observation, empathy, grace, and discernment.

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Celebrating Mother's Day with Sensitivity

It’s that time of year again where women’s ministry teams begin making plans to assist with the Mother’s Day service at their church. You may be asked to provide a small gift for all moms; share a special prayer; or offer a blessing or word of encouragement.

From One Pastor to Another: Let’s Talk About Following Jesus

CTA - Christ to All /Feb. 20, 2025

From One Pastor to Another: Let’s Talk About Following Jesus By Preston Ulmer Talking with my staff recently, we came to the same impasse as mos...

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Sharing God’s Love This Valentine’s Day

CTA - Christ to All /Jan. 31, 2025

By CTA - Christ to All In 2025, Valentine’s Day will fall on a Friday. While Valentine's Day isn't considered a Christian holiday, it is a day tha...

A Children's Message for Palm Sunday

CTA - Christ to All /Jan. 31, 2025

By Cherie WernerBefore your message, gather a bunch of small rocks that can be given to the children. (One for each child.) Good morning! I’m glad...

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February Fun - 8 Ideas to Try with Your Co-workers

CTA - Christ to All /Jan. 30, 2025

Christmas is long gone and you might be missing the parties, social gatherings, and special events. Are you starting to feel those midwinter blues?...

Find Unity in Prayer with Your Women’s Groups

CTA - Christ to All /Dec. 19, 2024

By Cyndee Ownbey “Would you like to join our prayer group?” The question wasn’t one I was expecting to hear from Kim. To be honest, I wanted to ans...

Come to Bethlehem and See - Advent devotion

CTA - Christ to All /Nov. 27, 2024

Come to Bethlehem and See In the 1989 movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold festoons his house with 250 strands of lights - 1...

Appreciating the Men for Christmas

CTA - Christ to All /Nov. 21, 2024

By Matthew Schultz Philippians 1:3 (NLT) says, “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.” They quietly show up with their families f...

5 Time Management Tips for Pastors

CTA - Christ to All /Oct. 31, 2024

By Alison Zeller As we approach the Christmas season, pastors will get busier than ever. From Sunday services, mid-week services, special services...

I Wonder . . .

CTA - Christ to All /Oct. 15, 2024

By Tim Wesemann I’ve realized there’s a lot to wonder about as we take our annual journey toward Bethlehem—toward the manger and the Savior lying t...

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A Month of Christmas Scriptures

CTA - Christ to All /Sep. 27, 2024

A Month of Christmas Scriptures Spend time each day this month with a Scripture reminder of God’s greatest gift to us, our Savior: Christ, the Lo...

Jesus Is the Real Treat

CTA - Christ to All /Sep. 20, 2024

By Gail Marsh Jesus Is the Real Treat Getting Started You’ll need some Now and Later candy. (This brand of taffy candy is available in most local g...

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Jesus Is Nuts About Me - Fall Devotion for Kids