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2022 Recap

CVR’s Purpose Here at CVR we want you to gain a biblical vision for your family and head back into your home community to make an impact for Christ. You can transform the way you relate to one another by equipping yourselves in the principles and skills of family discipleship and biblical community. Seeing families… Continue Reading

Volunteer Appreciation Weekend (and 2023 Orientation)

To our Cherished Volunteers: First of all, THANK YOU! Thank you for your ongoing support through the use of your time and talents. We know that each of you has many commitments, and we want you to know that your efforts are noticed and cherished!   VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEKEND: Please put on your calendars March… Continue Reading

Standards, Goals, and Resolutions – Standards

Good morning, Five Minute Families. No matter where you in your ACTIVITIES of festivities this time of year, take a moment to breathe deeply and remember that every moment of every day is about Jesus Christ. Remember, He loves you, right where you are. Once the Christmas festivities have ceased, folks will begin thinking about… Continue Reading

Why $13 per month?

WHY $13/month? The co-founders’ infant son Jedidiah had trisomy-13, a genetic mutation that caused him to die 17 hours and 41 minutes after his birth. To honor all that the Lord has done in the ministry of CVR through what we learned about Him through Jedidiah’s short life, we suggest $13/month. Continue Reading

Wilderness Provisions

Good morning, Five Minute Families. Do you feel that your family is in a season of wandering in the wilderness? Maybe you are just coming out of one but can’t really explain it to yourself or your loved ones. Whichever is the case, please join us as we discuss “comfort in the wilderness” today. The… Continue Reading

A Parent’s Goal

Good morning, Five Minute Families. So glad you are with us this morning. We are discussing parenting for a second week. Tying into the parenting behaviors and attitudes last week is a parenting analogy presented by Dr. Robert Kellemen. Each parent drew a dot on their notes. Next, around the dot, we drew a circle… Continue Reading

A Parent’s Role

Good morning, Five Minute Families! Parents, have you ever paused long enough to think about what your biblical role is in your child’s life? Not just your earthly role of feeding, cleaning, clothing, and teaching roles to avoid neglect, but truly, why did God put you together as a family? A role is defined as… Continue Reading

2 Corinthians 2

Good morning, Five Minute Families. Does your family have a habit of holding grudges? Of punishing a loved one when he or she does something that hurts them? Those patterns are not biblical or reflect Christ, my friends.  Join us as we discuss this important topic. We have discussed forgiveness before on the Five Minute… Continue Reading

Reckless Abandon

Good morning, Five Minute Families. Do you follow Christ with reckless abandon? What does that even mean? Are we suggesting you become religious fanatics? Nope. What does reckless abandon for Christ looks like in the family setting? First, let’s define our terms. Reckless means ‘without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action.’ So,… Continue Reading

Song of Songs

Good morning, Five Minute Families! God is so very good. His word gives each of us the guidance to interact with people in all the areas of our lives. We just finished a marriage retreat here at Clear View Retreat, and we got to hear how God has worked in those and many other marriages… Continue Reading

Salad

Good morning, Five Minute Families! Today, we are going to talk about food – well, kind of. I am a foodie, and I have worked hard over the last 25 years to convert Kim into one as well. (I wouldn’t call myself a foodie, per se, but I definitely appreciate flavors way more than I… Continue Reading

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