by Denise Trio
The David Crowder Band began in the 1996. The band’s raw creativity and talent revolutionized the Christian music industry. However, in 2011, the band announced they would end their 16-year streak of funky, original, and powerful worship music. Fans of the legendary band will be thrilled to know that Crowder is back on the scene with a new album.
In his first solo album, Crowder continues to deliver what his fans have come to know and love about him. Neon Steeple was released on May 27, 2014, by both Sparrow Records and sixstepsrecords. [Continue Reading...]
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by Elise Daly Parker
Are You Having an Affair?
Well I was. I didn’t know I was. In fact, it came as quite a shock…
It was one of those periods when I was particularly critical of my husband; every little thing he did bugged me. He got his hair cut too short. He wasn’t loving enough. His chewing was bothering me. And appreciation that he was willing to empty the dishwasher wasn’t my first thought…No, instead I thought about how annoying it is that he always leaves one thing out. You know, he puts all the cups, plates, silverware, utensils away…but he leaves the one lone bowl out, below the cabinet where it belongs. [Continue Reading...]
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by Angele Tanyeri
“You must be an angel!” is the response I often get when I introduce myself. That’s because my first name, Angele, is derived from the word “angel,” meaning “divine messenger” or “messenger of God.” Gosh, if I had a coin for every time I heard that over the years, I would be a rich women. As always, I smile graciously while every fiber in my body wants to do otherwise. [Continue Reading...]
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What are you looking forward to most this summer? [Continue Reading...]
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How do we prevent the values, beliefs, and expectations we have for our family from getting lost in the shuffle of our modern-day life?
That’s the question my husband and I asked ourselves just a few months back. We talked about what we wanted our family to look like; it wasn’t the over scheduled, disconnected, and burnt out family we were becoming. So we decided the best way change our course was to create a family mission statement and have a discussion about family culture. [Continue Reading...]
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by Beth Stiff
The halfway mark of my husband’s deployment approached. It had been a long, cold winter and I needed to get away. Thankfully, I have a son and daughter-in-law who live in sunny San Diego, so I knew exactly where to go.The dreaded "D" word, deployment, has been our reality this year. My son is in the Navy and leaves for his first deployment this summer. [Continue Reading...]
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by Joy Kay
Circles of Faith has an awesome calendar with events from South Jersey to Long Island, Pennsylvania and Upstate New York! We at COF have taken the time to locate events that are Christ-centered, fun, and of varied interests. The intent of the calendar is to save time and make life easier for those of you who are looking to find spiritually based activities for yourself or your families. [Continue Reading...]
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By Elaine O’Neill
A few years ago, I met a woman whose words changed my heart and life. She said to me, “I need to go to church to fulfill my weekly requirements.” Her words grieved me and made me look at my spiritual life in a new way. [Continue Reading...]
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by Joyce Rayner
Is faith a part of our being? Does our faith give us peace…that perfect peace that we often hear about? Peace above human understanding? The peace we cannot explain? That peace which calms us in the midst of our storms? [Continue Reading...]
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What are you reading?
That's the question we will be asking COF contributors and you, our readers, each month. Is there a book that you just can't seem to put down, that's teaching you a profound spiritual lesson, or making you laugh amid your struggles? We want to hear about it!
There are two ways you can join us! Tell us in the comments what you are reading or use the LinkUp below to share your blog post about a favorite book you've read. [Continue Reading...]
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By Susanne Ciancio, LPC
So, does your husband listen to you?
I know that can be a loaded question! At the base of much marital conflict there is an issue of not listening well to each other. More than that, couples often struggle with giving the time and attention required to really hear what their spouse is saying. Want to make a wife happy? Give her a husband who devotes focused time listening to her - hearing her heart, her hopes, and her dreams...not to mention her frustrations. Of course, the same is true for our husbands. [Continue Reading...]
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by Donna M. Magnotta
I am a Christian. I am a saved Christian. I am a Catholic. I'm all three.
What? You don't believe me? How can a Catholic be a Christian believer, you say? I am here to tell you it's true. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. I believe He died for my sins and the sins of all humanity. I believe in his virgin birth, His death, and His resurrection. I believe He came so that all people could be saved. His blood was shed for people of every race, ethnicity, and religion. [Continue Reading...]
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by Denise Trio
In a world where lately, worship music seems to have all been molded from the box of pulsing pads, driving guitars, catchy hooks, and loud drums, All Sons & Daughters provides a fresh take on what is quickly becoming commonplace. [Continue Reading...]
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by Cathy Baker
For several years, our family has had lots of fun with this simple idea during the summer months. You take the letters of the alphabet and you come up with 26 activities – one for each letter of the alphabet.
So you don’t have to think of all the ideas on your own, I’ve compiled a huge list of them into this ebook, A to Z Summer Fun, available on amazon. The activities range from free to adventurist, and are adaptable for preschoolers through teens. My girls are already making plans for this summer’s list! [Continue Reading...]
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by Chelle Wilson
After about 3 miles of walking in the crisp morning air, a full dish of kibble, a bowl of ice cubes, and a downward dog stretch or two, my Sando slides, languidly, languorously into repose, and then into deep sleep. He is content. Contentment by definition is “feeling or showing satisfaction with one’s possession, status, or situation.” Today’s prayer for my husband is that he might be content. [Continue Reading...]
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Out of the darkness and loneliness of her new home on the mission field in Nepal, Jenn Hand hears God whisper to her heart, “Come alive, Jenn. I am a God that is Alive. In fact, I am the only God that is truly alive. I overcame death to come alive and bring life.” That night Jenn began her journey of Coming Alive by walking day-by-day, moment-by-moment with God. [Continue Reading...]
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By Susan Panzica
The command to observe the Sabbath is the fourth among The Ten Commandments, found in Exodus 31:15. This is a commandment with by far the most instruction but, even within Christian circles, it seems to be dismissed as optional by our busy society. [Continue Reading...]
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By Micalagh Beckwith Moritz
eing in real relationships is sometimes a difficult, scary concept; it is not easy to open ourselves up to the possibility of our own weaknesses being revealed or getting hurt. Engaging in a deeper community takes courage, and here are some things that have been helpful for me along my journey: [Continue Reading...]
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Our vision is to inspire, empower, educate one another through ongoing community exchange. One of the ways we’re doing this is through our Friday Community column, in a monthly series called In Your Words. We reach out to our guest writers to ask them a question once a month.
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by Kimberly Amici
Blogs are more popular then ever before. And while it’s exciting to have so much content, information, and inspiration to choose from online, it can also leave us thinking, How do I read it all?
Many of us don’t have time to stop by and read the latest posts on the blogs we follow regularly. What happens if we want to read something new from a new writer, on a different topic than our usuals? [Continue Reading...]
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