The website links below are a collection of messages, videos and other resources that are meant to encourage you in your walk with God. If you have suggestions for this list, feel free to email those suggestions to waupuncrc@gmail.com.
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This poem was written by Merle Schouten.
As I gaze down at the cattle stall...I wonder God, is this all?...You promised us a mighty king... -
There is an assumption that good things happen to good people, and bad things happen to sinners. But clinging to that myth will cause your faith to eventually be ground into dust.
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Francis shares about how we need to stay pure and fearless in the middle of COVID.
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In this video, Max talks about the importance of community and communion. This also includes a new song by Steven Curtis Chapman called "Together - We Will Get Through This".
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Have you ever asked yourself, “Why must I endure difficulties at this moment in my life?” If we shift our perspective to one focused on growing during difficulties rather than questioning God’s decisions, we begin to see that God is trying to get our attention so that we can not only draw closer to but also obey Him. To elaborate on this, Dr. Stanley explains three important words—cleansing, companionship, and conformity—to emphasize that God wants to be close to us because He has a specific plan for each of our lives.
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Even the heroes of our faith, men and women who walked with God for decades, had moments where they felt like they couldn’t go on.
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This is a great reminder that our suffering in this life is NOT meaningless.
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This video is meant to encourage you to trust God more deeply and to meditate on his word and what it promises, to give you strength and hope in difficult times.
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Satan tries to convince us that our suffering is meaningless. But God says that every millisecond of his children’s suffering is adding to their reward in the next life.
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In response to the ravages of this historic plague, several church denominations (including the CRC) have united for the first time in an historic, ecumenical event to pray for God’s mercy and healing.
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We oftentimes want to give explanations and fix the problem. But Jesus wept. Our eternal God grieves in a temporal moment. Rather than explaining, let’s be present in the pain, caring and loving.
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Pastor Harv referenced this devotional during his April 2 devotions.
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Fear Not! I am with you. In this video, Andy reminds us to "Fear not...even when there is something to be afraid of."
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When we’re afraid, we try to help God. But Jesus is enough. He’s enough for our salvation, our satisfaction, and our security.
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"I am going to stretch your faith, Church"
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This video is approximately an hour long but if you have the time, you will certainly be fed by this message.
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Over the past 7 years, Francis Chan has preached that Christians need to be more active in feeding themselves spiritually. This video seems to be a capstone to that message.
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Do you miss the singing in our church? Here is some music for you to sing along with as you go through your day.