How fun are ugly Christmas sweaters? The more ridiculous, outdated and goofy, the better. We’ve even created entire parties around them. We get a lot of laughter and joy from putting on our Christmas sweaters each year— even if they are falling apart and truly, ridiculously ugly. This year, when you pull yours out of […]
People are searching…for hope, in fear. 2020’s Most Read Bible Verse according to YouVersion Bible app Let’s pause on this for a moment: people are searching for hope. In our lifetime, there has never been a more opportune moment for Christians to share the good, great, life altering, hope giving news of the Gospel. People […]
O come, O come Emmanuel. And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here. Until the Son of God appears. This is a favorite Advent hymn because it focuses our hearts on the reason for the season. For the Christian, the weeks leading up to Christmas are preparation for the arrival of someone much […]
Find a printable version here: Carmen’s family advent What you will need for great family fun (and significant learning) during Advent: A Quarter Several varieties of grapes (or grape flavored items) Smiley sticker A little “surprise” in a brown paper bag (it would be great if were full of gummy fish!) A birthday candle Bell “Goldfish” […]
Reconnect One, with Carmen LaBerge: Thanksgiving is coming! This means, turkey, football, and family. It can also mean drama and arguments and hurt feelings. Here is an idea: rather than fall into our typical patterns of avoidance or attack, prepare our hearts now for potentially difficult conversations. What would it look like if you leaned […]
Here are some resources we have compiled for those currently experiencing sexual abuse or who have experienced sexual abuse. They are also useful resources and tools for people who know someone who is/was abused or wants to educate themselves on sexual abuse. So, let us be praying for all of whom we’ve mentioned and be […]
It is imperative we remind ourselves of the true truth: God is sovereign, God is great and God is good. God is not surprised by anything that is happening in the world today and God is not searching around for a plan B. God is God and God has got this. Yes, even the big […]
Bringing the mind of Christ to bear on the headline news of the day is the responsibility of every Christian. I’ve curated a few headlines for your consideration today as you seek to walk by faith in the world that God so loves in ways that honor Jesus. – Carmen For those interested, there’s […]
Christopher J. H. Wright is a missiologist, an Anglican clergyman and an Old Testament scholar. He is currently the International Ministries Director of Langham Partnership International. He was the principal of All Nations Christian College. He is an honorary member of All Souls Church, Langham Place in London, UK. Listen to the full […]
Okay, I admit it’s Tuesday but yesterday got away from me. So, indulge the Must Read Monday on Tuesday – and the addition of articles that could not have been included because they weren’t published until today. There are a number of articles you might read related to Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump’s nominee […]