January 29, 2021
by Colleen Grogan
| Tags: christian discipleship, education, hope, listening, discipleship, growth, Bible, reading, current events, recommended books, books, coronavirus, podcasts
I have read and listened to some really good stuff lately and I do not want to keep it to myself! So here are some recommendations for things to keep you engaged during these lovely winter months. (I really do like winter maybe I keep better in the cold.)
Books
Aging with Grace by Susan Hunt and Sharon Betters
I look around at ECC and I see women who are so strong in t...
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December 6, 2020
by Michael Lyons
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Discipleship | Tags: discipleship
Here are some helpful resources for thinking about forgiveness...
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November 17, 2020
by Tina Miller
| Tags: children, music, discipleship, resources, parenting, books, hobbies, Christmas
my annual list of ideas for Christmas gifts for kids...
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January 29, 2020
by Colleen Grogan
| Tags: fellowship, bible study, christian discipleship, education, discipleship, growth, Community, Biblical Counseling, teaching
There are so many Christian conferences available to us. Why should you take the trouble to travel somewhere else to hear people you have never heard of? ...
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December 17, 2019
by Colleen Grogan
| Tags: marriage, purpose, discipleship, Community, faith, Church, outreach, hobbies
After a six month sabbatical, I expected that life would be very different when we returned home. That turned out to be true, but not in the way I thought........
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October 29, 2019
by Tina Miller
| Tags: prayer, christian discipleship, purpose, hope, grace, discipleship, growth, Bible, spiritual disciplines
practical thoughts for dealing with a season of spiritual dryness...
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August 19, 2019
by Michael Lyons
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Discipleship | Tags: Adult Sunday School, discipleship
The Sunday School year is about to begin!...
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July 24, 2019
by Nate McEnaney
| Tags: christian discipleship, discipleship, youth, high school, worship
1 Timothy 4:12 as it applies to training our youth for serving during worship....
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July 16, 2019
by Colleen Grogan
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Discipleship | Tags: persecution, Bible, discipleship, teaching
Middle Eastern women interviewed on a recent podcast have left me humbled and inspired by their devotion and confidence in God's Word....
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June 14, 2019
by Tina Miller
| Tags: ministry, VBS, nursery, discipleship, volunteers, Sunday school, children
God uses ordinary people in his redemptive story...
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May 15, 2019
by Colleen Grogan
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Discipleship | Tags: outreach, hospitality, faith, discipleship, neighbors, Community, grace, christian discipleship
Hospitality is a subject we talk a lot about. God seems to be pushing me to actually DO something about it..........
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March 19, 2019
by Colleen Grogan
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Discipleship | Tags: reading, christian discipleship, service, Bible, Lent, discipleship, Easter, music
Lent is often considered a time of quiet reflection. But it might also be a time God uses to challenge us to consider how we live out the Gospel all year long....
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November 5, 2018
by Colleen Grogan
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Discipleship | Tags: christian discipleship, discipleship, growth, suffering, reading, missionaries,
Sabbatical has allowed me to be more intentional about reading. I hope these reviews will help spur you on to make time to read as well....
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October 31, 2018
| Tags: children, christian discipleship, discipleship, Identity
New book helps parents, mentors, pastors, youth ministers, children’s ministry volunteers, or simply friends "bring clarity to young minds in a world that is spinning in confusion"
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August 27, 2018
by Colleen Grogan
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Discipleship | Tags: christian discipleship, grace, listening, discipleship, growth, faith
Interruptions or blessings? What is God doing with us when we expect life to go one way and it goes some completely different way?...
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August 22, 2018
by Michael Lyons
| Tags: discipleship
Did you miss out on seeing what books we were recommending and selling this summer? Catch up now with a complete list of what we had at the book table....
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August 6, 2018
by Colleen Grogan
| Tags: listening, discipleship, Biblical Counseling, ministry
What controls your life? The demands of others? Seeking self-fulfillment? I am re-thinking how I structure my life and what controls my activities....
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May 9, 2018
by Colleen Grogan
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Discipleship | Tags: worship, discipleship, sanctification, spiritual disciplines
We need to worship even when we do not feel like it. God feeds us there, and our fellow worshipers have the opportunity to minister to us, as we do for them....
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January 1, 2018
by Colleen Grogan
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Discipleship | Tags: bible study, christian discipleship, purpose, grace, discipleship, Scripture memory, growth, Bible, resolutions, new year
Resolutions are easily forgotten in the shuffle of the new year. Instead of a list of resolutions, perhaps one word to guide my thoughts and intentions will keep me focused on how God wants to grow me this year....
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October 19, 2017
by Michael Lyons
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Discipleship | Tags: discipleship
Discipleship is about change. Everyone wants to change......
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October 6, 2017
by Michael Lyons
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Discipleship | Tags: discipleship
At ECC, we are committed to at least 10 core values that guide us in our discipleship practice. ...
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September 11, 2017
by Michael Lyons
| Tags: discipleship, reading
Alas, the summer is coming to an end. Sunday School will be beginning soon (Sun, Aug 20!). And there are still dozens of books that you did not get to read yet...(or is that just my problem?)
This past summer, the Christian Discipleship Committee sold (at a significant discount) different books that we recommended for your encouragement, edification, and growth. Now that ...
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October 3, 2016
by Michael Lyons
| Tags: listening, discipleship, Biblical Counseling
Sadness. Everyone experiences sadness at some point; it may come in the form of discouragement, the "blues," mourning over tragedy, depression, etc. Sadness is part of the Christian life. Did you know that? Or did you think that sadness only happens to those who are not following Jesus? The psalmist certainly knew sadness:
My tears have been my food day and night...Why ...
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June 15, 2016
by Michael Lyons
| Tags: discipleship, Proverbs, Identity
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. (Prov 14:12)
Proverbs 14:12 points out a systemic problem in our choices and viewpoints each day: we convince ourselves that our way is the right way. We deceive ourselves by choosing to read only those things that reinforce our way, rather than those things that reassess our way. We befriend t...
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May 23, 2016
by Michael Lyons
| Tags: discipleship, growth
Christians are called to read.
That may sound bold, and even alienating to those who do not enjoy reading, but it is a true statement.
Think about it: Christianity has always been defined as a religion centered on reading words. Christianity was birthed from the story found in the words of the Old Testament. The revelation of God to Israel was written down in words. In J...
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May 17, 2016
by Colleen Grogan
| Tags: fellowship, Sunday school, bible study, prayer, christian discipleship, Summer, discipleship, resources, growth, Bible, Adult Sunday School
A few ideas for ways to use your Sunday mornings to feed on God's Word this summer, even without Sunday School!...
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April 27, 2016
by Michael Lyons
| Tags: children, prayer, christian discipleship, grace, discipleship, Community
Yesterday, I wrote about the importance of Family Worship. If you never have tried Family Worship or you are looking for a new model, let me suggest one example: Read, Sing, Pray. Keep in mind, this is not the only way to do Family Worship. So if you have a pattern that works for you, keep it! Our practice takes only 10-15 minutesmuch more and our family would probably spo...
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January 19, 2016
by Colleen Grogan
| Tags: women, worship, christian discipleship, purpose, hope, discipleship, sanctification, resources, reading, mid-life
This is really a book report on two books: Awe, by Paul David Tripp and The Afternoon of Life, by Elyse Fitzpatrick. Winter is a great time to read more. These two books just might change your perspective on life....
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November 26, 2015
by Michael Lyons
| Tags: discipleship, Thanksgiving
How do you grow thankfulness in your heart? Colossians 1 shows us the fuel for thankfulness: Beholding the glory of Jesus....
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October 27, 2015
by Michael Lyons
| Tags: discipleship, Adult Sunday School
Beginning on November 1, we have two new Adult Sunday Schools for you to be a part of!...
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July 29, 2015
by Michael Lyons
| Tags: discipleship, Community
Why Community Groups? What possible reason do we believe you should be involved in Community Groups? Here are three reasons that exist behind Community Groups at ECC....
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July 17, 2015
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| Tags: discipleship, men, prayer
This might be the most important thing our men do...and perhaps the hardest thing: devoting an evening to prayer together. ...
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June 24, 2015
by Michael Lyons
| Tags: marriage, discipleship, Community
Getting married is not an isolated event between two people. Rather, a Christian wedding invites the entire community of the people of God to look in and peer on your marriage. Are you married? Then guess what...your relationship to your spouse is open to accountability from everyone else!...
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May 26, 2015
by Michael Lyons
| Tags: discipleship, Bible
Consider a new way of reading your Bible this summer: whole book Bible reading. Here's why to do it and how it might change your outlook on the Bible....
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April 21, 2015
by Colleen Grogan
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Uncategorized | Tags: love, fellowship, Community, discipleship
Community is not just a buzzword. It is important to all of us. We need to value the work of building community. We need others, and others need us....
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March 17, 2015
by Colleen Grogan
| Tags: discipleship, Scripture memory, Fighter Verses
Memorizing Scripture ministers to our own hearts and can help us minister to others. It is not just for the super spiritual. Rather, it is for those of us who need help the most!...
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March 10, 2015
| Tags: Easter, repentance, discipleship, Lent, sanctification
Now that we're here in the third week of Lent, have you thought about what you're going to do after Lent?
Perhaps you've been following the ancient tradition of fasting during Lent, whether from food, luxuries, or some other form of excess. These practices connect us with our surpassing need for God and, hopefully, put us in a repentant frame of mind. That is, after all, ...
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February 25, 2015
by Michael Lyons
| Tags: discipleship, Sunday school
Christian growth does not happen by accident. Rather we must pursue it. Here are a few upcoming opportunities to pursue growth....
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