Spiritual Disciplines
Featured Spiritual Disciplines
By Pastor Joe Valenti My most recent sermon was about the importance of not only listening to the words of Jesus, but taking action on what he calls us to be and do. One of the ways that we encourage people to do that at our church is to develop a Spiritual Growth Plan. A…
CVC has partnered with Right Now Media to provide – at no cost to you –instant access to over 6,000 quality videos produced by respected Christian organizations that includes bible studies, documentaries, and children’s programming. Our expectation is that when we as individuals and families engage with this opportunity, our personal spiritual growth will also have us engaging God…
Recent Spiritual Disciplines
Last week my wife and I had the opportunity to celebrate my mom\'s birthday by taking her and my dad to Playhouse Square to see Suffs. Suffs is a musical about the American women\'s suffrage movement and the activists who fought for the right to vote leading up to the 19th Amendment. It was incredible!…
By Pastor Joe Valenti My most recent sermon was about the importance of not only listening to the words of Jesus, but taking action on what he calls us to be and do. One of the ways that we encourage people to do that at our church is to develop a Spiritual Growth Plan. A…
By Pastor Rick Duncan and Pastor Joe Valenti We all need to make changes if we are going to weather the storms and experience more new life in Christ in 2026—stopping some things that limit our life in Christ and starting some things that will enhance the possibility of God making us more vibrant. We…
by Pastor Rick Duncan Prayer connects us with the One who can do seemingly impossible things, including changing the destiny and trajectory of someone you love. Think about the people you know who are far from God. Are you truly praying fervently for them? Are their names written down on a prayer card or in…
Our Father in heaven, You are my Hope, my Victory, and my Peace. Because you are the only sovereign King who rules over all heaven and earth, I will be confident and unafraid today. My strength, my courage, and my joy come only from You, Lord. You alone are my Savior. (Matthew 12:20-21; Isaiah 9:6-7; I…
by Rick Duncan, Founding Pastor of CVC Jude 3 urges believers to “contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” Similarly, Hebrews 13:9 warns us, “Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings.” In a world overflowing with podcasts, YouTube preachers, TikTok theologians, and self-declared spiritual influencers, we need these reminders more…
So, mom and dad, you’ve decided to fast and pray along with the rest of the CVC body during the season leading up to Good Friday. That’s wonderful! But what about the kids? Although your children still need to eat, there is a great opportunity for you to use this time to teach them about…
Consult a Doctor Before beginning any fast, especially if you have underlying medical conditions, it’s important to seek your doctor’s counsel. The body is a gift from God, and caring for it is an act of stewardship (1 Corinthians 6:19–20). A healthcare professional can help you discern safe parameters and identify risks, ensuring that your…
