by Deb Hane   The old proverb, “Opportunity knocks but once,” encourages people to seize each opportunity because that may be the only chance to do it. Our time is limited and usually, once an opportunity passes, we don’t get it back. That is true in the lives of...

by Rebecca Dwinell One morning Coach Jose and I were bringing five little kindergartners to the gym. They were warned not to go in front of Jose or behind me as we walked. A few times they tested the limits, straying just a little ahead of their coach. When they did,...

by Deb Hane  When you think about July 4th, you might get excited about picnics and fireworks. That’s a part of my family tradition. Fireworks add to that great feeling of celebration. And to think, we’re celebrating something that happened nearly 250 years ago! The...

by Tina Busenitz  Eight-year-old Lizzy listened intently as the Good News Club® teacher taught a Bible lesson from the CEF® series on Joseph. Lizzy could identify with the hard things Joseph experienced. When the teacher asked, “What are some hard things kids your age...

Can you think of an opportunity that changed your life? For many teens Christian Youth In Action has been that life-changing opportunity.   Lydia was 14 years old when she picked up a brochure from a ministry she’d barely heard of called Child Evangelism Fellowship....

Do you know which church holidays occur after Easter? Even if you didn’t grow up in a tradition that celebrated the high church calendar there’s a lot of good in remembering events from it. And one of those events is this week. Do you know which one? Here’s a hint,...

By Jenna Townson  What do you think when you hear the name, John? It’s a popular name, so you may think of someone famous or maybe a friend or someone in your family. Names are important and powerful because they remind us of the people in our lives, what they’re...