by Janice Cappucci | Jan 24, 2022 | Articles
“Why do you want to lose weight?” someone asked Pastor Don Bartemus recently. Why? Lots of reasons, Don thought, some hard to verbalize. In the recesses of his mind flashed images of his father, once an athlete, dying at three hundred and fifty pounds; how he himself...
by College Park Church | Jan 6, 2022 | Guides
Utilize this plan to read through the New Testament in thirty days. Each day consists of two to three readings designed to challenge and grow your faith. ...
by Don Bartemus | Dec 27, 2021 | Articles
“Dear God….” “Don? Is that you? It has been a while since I have heard from you. Where have you been?” “Well, Lord, I have this situation I need your help.” “Yes, I know, and I will listen, but. . .where have you been?” “You know, the usual places. Work, home, church....
by Janice Cappucci | Dec 22, 2021 | Articles
At some point, I’m going to have to admit the truth: my Christmas crafts will never, ever look like the pictures on Pinterest. This year, for example, the homemade ornament I crafted looked suspiciously like an enormous Coronavirus cell. But my sighing over such...
by Marla Vroegop | Dec 20, 2021 | Articles
It seems like it’s it easier for us to find hope at Christmas. During the holidays, we can build up hope far more easily than during other times of the year—so many activities and so much excitement. But here’s the question: what is your hope founded in?It may be that...
by Dale Shaw | Dec 15, 2021 | Articles
When I was a little boy, I would often sit down by my older sister, Charlane when she played the piano. We sang hundreds of hymns and spiritual songs together. One day, Charlane said something I will never forget. She reminded me that when we were singing hymns and...
by Mark Vroegop | Dec 13, 2021 | Articles
Waiting is hard. It can be tempting to focus—even obsess—on what you don’t know. You might find yourself asking questions that seem to never end: “Why is this taking so long?” “Why can’t I figure this out?” “What am I going to do if this turns out badly?” A vicious...
by Chris Skinner | Dec 9, 2021 | Articles
Reading books has real, documented benefits for our lives. Yet, nearly a quarter of American adults didn’t read a single book last year, and 44 percent read less than three.Most people wish they read more, or—at the least—have the wisdom gleaned by those who are...
by Dustin Crowe | Dec 7, 2021 | Articles
This isn’t a definitive list by any means, but here are ten ways to fight worry. 1. Take stock if concern has led to “over-concern” in the form of fear, worry, or anxiety Concern is not the same as worry. There are many things it’s natural to be concerned about, or...
by Greg Palys | Dec 7, 2021 | Articles
The pandemic has shifted many of our habits. Some should continue, some should not. How we “do” church is no exception.During the pandemic, there was a time when streaming was the only way we could hold church services. Even churches that had little prior interest in...
