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Good morning Kickball was the game of choice when I was in elementary school.  It was quite the rage, kind of like dodge ball is today.  In our school, every kickball game began the same way, picking two captains and choosing sides.  That fail safe system of dividing-up the class got me through the 6th …

Good morning Kickball was the game of choice when I was in elementary school.  It was quite the rage, kind of like dodge ball is today.  In our school, every kickball game began the same way, picking two captains and choosing sides.  That fail safe system of dividing-up the class got me through the 6th …

(Questions for Small Groups or Individuals – from Pastor Mark’s sermon on 11-27-11) The Galilean Ministry of Jesus “Determined Despite Distractions Luke 9:37-45 Many of the questions have no right or wrong answer but are meant to promote discussion (or reflection) about the scriptural principles involved. If you have difficult questions that were brought up …

Questions for Small Groups or Individuals – from visiting Pastor Mark’s sermon on 10-23-11) The Galileans Ministry of Jesus The Most Important Question Ever Asked Luke 9:12-26 Many of the questions have no right or wrong answer but are meant to promote discussion (or reflection) about the scriptural principles involved. If you have difficult questions …

When The Storms of Life Are Upon You   [Many of the questions have no right or wrong answer but are meant to promote discussion (or individual contemplation) about the scriptural principles involved. If you have difficult questions (that cannot be resolved in your small group), please feel free to contact Pastor Mark. To the …

Good morning CVC family, What happened to America?  Many are asking that question these days as they witness the volatility in the stock market and the conflict in Washington.  Well what has happened?  There has been a notable shift, distinct change, a realignment of values that has been occurring over the past 200 years, and …

Good morning CVC family, Four kindergarten students were left in a room with a marshmallow on their plate and these instructions:  If you eat the marshmallow in front of you while the leader is out of the room, that is all you will get.  If you wait to eat the marshmallow until the leader returns, …

Good morning CVC family, Are you an emotional person?  I am always intrigued by the range of emotions in different people.  Some are stellar, never expressing even the slightest bit of feelings.  And still others fall on the other side of the extreme, living by their emotions.  Each extreme can be a less than satisfying …

Good morning CVC family, Has your walk with the Lord gone stale?  Do you miss the passion you use to have for reading the Word and spending time in prayer?  What happened to that fervor you had back when you first came to know Christ as Savior? Could be lots of things, lack of attention …

Good morning CVC family, Being Generous is always a good idea.  The account of Abram and Lot is familiar to many and is profitable for musing over.  The world’s philosophy is “get all you can and can all you get.”  In other words, look out for yourself.  Make sure you never get the short end …