Come As You Are

Come As You Are! Every year, since CM began, our conference attendees write down prayer requests (pictures below).  Each one of those prayer requests are prayed over by Cheryl and our Connecting Ministries Board.  Cheryl has each kept every prayer request card received from these conferences.  Come As You Are dives into these prayer requests, and uncovers biblical truths to guide and lean on. Connecting Ministries Facebook “No temptation has…

Connecting Truth

Our goal and desire is to see you know and love Jesus.  Please join our Connecting Ministries’ Facebook Bible Study: Connecting Truth as we seek to talk about God’s Word and grow deeper together with Him! Facebook Live at 7 pm Cst. Connecting Ministries Facebook 2023 is going to be amazing! Mark your Calendar! Feb 9 March 9 April 13 May 4 June 8 July 13 Aug 10 Sept 14…

Standing Firm in the Face of the Enemy By: Starla Canning

Over the last several years, I have noticed a significant shift in the collective thinking of American society. While it is true that a gradual shift has been taking place, it has moved at a more rapid pace over the last few years, and I believe that the American church is heading into a purifying season. No longer is it popular to be a Christian and believers are being attacked,…

Remember 2020? Ashlee Nocita

And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not. Deuteronomy 8:2 Remember 2020 has been a year to remember! We will all remember 2020 for decades to come. The global pandemic of COVID-19, protests, economic and political volatility and so many more…

Self-Worth

Verses on Self-Worth because you are worth the world to Him. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you,…

Suicide

Verses to help when fighting through thoughts of Suicide Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in…

Substance Abuse

Verses on Substance Abuse: Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.   For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”  Matthew 11:28-30 For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and…

Depression and Anxiety

Verses on Depression & Anxiety: Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.  Proverbs 12:25 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.  2 Thessalonians 3:3 I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my…

Traumatic Events

Verses to remind you that God will see you through Traumatic Events: I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,  and the flame shall not consume you.  Isaiah 43:2 The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in…

Am I a Good Mom? By: Erika Opperman

“Moooommmmm, can you come here?” “Mommy, look at this,” my youngest exclaimed as he shoved his Mario action figure in my face. “Mom, my math…” All I wanted to do was send a text message that was now four days overdue for a response, but I couldn’t seem to find the headspace or spare second to send it. I’m sure you can relate. We’re all finding ourselves filling roles we…