Psalm 13:1-6For the choir director: A psalm of David.1 O LORD, how long will you forget me? Forever?   How long will you look the other way?2 How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul,   with sorrow in my heart every day?   How long will my enemy have the upper hand?3 Turn and answer me, O LORD my God!   Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.4 Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We...  Read More

"Crying Out in Lament"Martin Luther remarked, “Psalm 13 is a prayer full of the sighings and groanings of an afflicted heart in the hour of darkness, and almost overwhelmed, under that darkness, with the extreme of grief and sorrow, and driven to the greatest strait of mind.” Psalm 13 models a powerful practice for us through lament. Lament is the honest expression of grief, sorrow or regret. For ...  Read More

We are excited to share with you about a wonderful opportunity! There is an evangelistic, medical mission trip to Honduras this October 18-26 through an organization called Dream Big Honduras. Although it’s not a CFC trip, it’s led by two CFC members. The team will help with a five-day medical clinic in small mountain villages and help to build up the work of local churches there. The team will be...  Read More

Read Psalm 100What comes to mind when you think of the word "praise?" How would you define it?  What/who do you praise – people, teams, plays, things?The Hebrew word for “worship” in verse 2 is synonymous with “serve.”  How does that change the way you might apply that verse?Knowledge of God leads to joy in God which leads to praise of God. Assuming you agree with that statement – what are the imp...  Read More

Psalm 100:1-51 Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth!2  Worship the LORD with gladness.Come before him, singing with joy.3 Acknowledge that the LORD is God!He made us, and we are his.We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving;go into his courts with praise.Give thanks to him and praise his name.5 For the LORD is good.His unfailing love continues forever,and...  Read More

CFC has always had a heart for raising up and training the next generation of leaders. This is evident in the care we pour into our children and youth, as well as the efforts we make to disciple and train adults. This is a huge part of how we live out our mission to “glorify God by making disciples of all people.”  We’re excited to announce a new ministry that will take us into the next chapter of...  Read More

Read Galatians 5 and 6Concerning Galatians 5:1, what does Paul mean by “freedom” in this context? How can we distinguish between true Christian freedom and the misuse of freedom as a license to sin?How had your life succeeded and failed in your understanding and application of Christian freedom?In Galatians 5:16–18, Paul urges believers to “let the Spirit guide your lives" (walk by the Spirit) to ...  Read More

The application of freedom requires a FROM and a FOR.Galatians 5:1So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.John 8:34-3634 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. 35 A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, yo...  Read More

Read: Matthew 6:24-34Jesus asks in Matthew 6:27, “Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” How does worry challenge your trust in God’s faithfulness?Share some current worries you have.Read Lamentations 3:22-23   How might applying this verse help you with your daily challenges of worry?In Matthew 6:26, Jesus points to God’s care for birds, emphasizing our greater value. Share a per...  Read More

The magnification of God’s faithfulness requires a ______________ trust.Matthew 6:25-2725 “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you...  Read More

Magnify God’s ForgivenessThe theme of God’s forgiveness shines through John 3:1-21 even though the word is never directly used. Here Jesus explains that He came not to condemn but to save. This forgiveness is offered to all who believe, freeing them from the darkness of sin into the light of God’s grace. Nicodemus’ encounter challenges us to confront our own need for spiritual life and to embrace ...  Read More

John 3:1-211 There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. 2 After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you.”3 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”4 “What do you mean?” exclai...  Read More