TFT: Sophie and the Heidelberg Cat

July 5, 2026
Children's book cover titled "Sophie and the Heidelberg Cat" by Andrew Wilson, illustrated by Helena Perez Garcia. The illustration features a young girl with dark hair in a bun, a yellow long-sleeved shirt, and jeans, lying on her stomach on a rooftop. She has her chin resting in her hands, looking up smiling at a fluffy white cat with a collar and a small bell. The background shows a starry night sky and lush green bushes on either side of the roof.

Family Bible Week Recap Video Today in church, the Family Bible Week recap video was shown. Didn’t get a chance to see it? Check it out! Thank you to Joe Quick for helping us to preserve our shared memories! Tiny Theologians: NEW Biblical Languages Workbook! One of our favorite companies, Tiny Theologians, is launching a brand new…

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TFT: Kids and Trauma

June 29, 2026
An orange and white book cover featuring a soft, cream-colored teddy bear sitting down and looking slightly downward. The top orange banner reads "What to Do When Something Scary Happens" in white text. The bottom orange banner displays the logo "@ccef" on the left and the author's name, "Darby A. Strickland," on the right.

Send Pastor Matt Your Kids’ Summer Schedules Summer sports, concerts, and dramas are here! Don’t forget to send Pastor Matt information about when your kids are playing games, singing in concerts, dancing in competitions, marching in parades, and performing dramas. He would love to make it to as many possible, cheering on your kids and spending quality…

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TFT: A Loving Dad

June 21, 2026
Children’s book cover titled "Daddy, How Much Do You Love Me?" by Matt Markins and Daniela Sosa. A father and child sit by a tent under a starry night sky, pointing upward.

Family Bible Week 2026 Thank you to all who volunteered at and attended Family Bible Week this past week as we shined a light on who Jesus truly is at Illumination Station! Send Pastor Matt Your Kids’ Summer Schedules Summer sports, concerts, and dramas are here! Don’t forget to send Pastor Matt information about when your kids…

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TFT: Whole Hearted Parenting

June 14, 2026
Book cover of "The Lifegiving Parent: Giving Your Child a Life Worth Living for Christ" by Clay & Sally Clarkson. The image features a father lying on his back in a living room, playfully balancing his young daughter in the air with his feet.

Family Bible Week 2026: THIS WEEK! Family Bible week has officially kicked off! If you were unable to join us for our kickoff today, join us Monday through Thursday at 6:15 for Bible teaching, singing, fun and fellowship. Dinner is provided beforehand beginning at 5:30. Classes are available for ages 3 through adult. We’ll be shining…

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TFT: God’s Great Big Global Church

June 7, 2026
Book cover of "God's Great Big Global Church" by Tim Challies, illustrated by Sian James. The colorful illustration features diverse children and families from around the world engaged in various activities like running, praying, and riding a scooter, set against a background of global landscapes, animals, and a church building.

Family Bible Week 2026: Coming Up Soon! Family Bible week is fast approaching! We’ll kickoff the week together next Sunday, June 14th, during church with a kickoff picnic after and gather Monday through Thursday at 6:15 for Bible teaching, singing, fun and fellowship. We’ll be shining a light on who Jesus really is at our Illumination Station!…

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TFT: Are You Up to the Challenge?

May 31, 2026
graphic against a clean white background featuring a simple four-square grey symbol above the word 'CROSSWAY' in light blue text at the top. Below this, in a large, decorative serif font, is the four-line title 'Summer Bible Reading Challenge'.

Family Bible Week 2026: Coming Up Soon! Family Bible week is fast approaching! We’ll kickoff the week together on June 14th during church with a kickoff picnic after and gather Monday through Thursday at 6:15 for Bible teaching, singing, fun and fellowship. We’ll be shining a light on who Jesus really is at our Illumination Station!…

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TFT: The Found Boys

May 24, 2026
Book cover for "The Found Boys" by S. D. Smith. The title is written in large, distressed, hand-painted style font, with "FOUND" in white and "BOYS" in yellow against a textured teal background. Below the title is a circular illustration framed by white concentric "vibration" lines. Inside the circle, two young boys are running along a riverbank toward a house in the distance that is engulfed in flames and thick black smoke. The author’s name, S. D. Smith, is printed in white at the bottom, followed by the credit "Author of The Green Ember Series" in yellow.

Family Bible Week 2026: Coming Up Soon! Family Bible week is fast approaching! We’ll kickoff the week together on June 14th during church with a kickoff picnic after and gather Monday through Thursday at 6:15 for Bible teaching, singing, fun and fellowship. We’ll be shining a light on who Jesus really is at our Illumination Station!…

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TFT: King of All Things

May 17, 2026
The front cover of a children’s book titled "The King of All Things" by Shay and Catherine Gregorie, illustrated by Breezy Brookshire. The artwork features a soft, watercolor-style illustration of a lush meadow at sunset or sunrise. A squirrel sits on a tree branch at the top left, two bluebirds nest on a branch at the top right, and two rabbits rest in the grass at the bottom left. The background glows with warm yellow and pink hues, suggesting a peaceful, natural landscape.

Family Bible Week 2026: Coming Up Soon! Family Bible week is fast approaching! We’ll kickoff the week together on June 14th during church with a kickoff picnic after and gather Monday through Thursday at 6:15 for Bible teaching, singing, fun and fellowship. We’ll be shining a light on who Jesus really is at our Illumination Station!…

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TFT: Beautiful

May 10, 2026
A book cover with a soft peach background featuring the title "WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL" at the top. In the center is a dark green rectangular inset with three illustrated peach-colored flowers. Below the inset, it reads "20 Daily Devotions for Girls," and the author's name, "KRISTEN WETHERELL," is at the bottom.

Mom’s Night Out: This Week! Moms with children in the home or those who are expecting are invited to join us this Saturday, May 16th at 7:00 at the church for a fun night of conversation, fellowship, plenty of snacks, a craft, and an engaging guest speaker. Take this opportunity to get out of the house and gather with…

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TFT: Parenting in the Age of AI

May 3, 2026
An image featuring a close-up, red-toned photograph of a child looking at a digital screen. Large white text overlays the center, reading, "‘Not a Child-Safe Technology’: Proactive Parenting in the Age of AI." Below the title, the text lists the date April 20, 2026, and the author Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, with a white "Listen" button located at the bottom center.

Calling All Moms: Mom’s Night Out! Moms with children in the home or those who are expecting are invited to join us on May 16th at 7:00 at the church for a fun night of conversation, fellowship, plenty of snacks, a craft, and an engaging guest speaker. Take this opportunity to get out of the house and gather with…

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TFT: Prayer Journals

April 26, 2026
A young child with brown hair is seen from over their shoulder, focused on drawing in a lined notebook with a pink crayon. On the page, they have sketched a yellow sun and what appears to be the outlines of houses or buildings. Their left hand rests flat on the paper to keep it steady while they work. Scattered around the workspace on a bright blue surface are other art supplies, including: Several Crayola crayons (brown and white/black). A blue watercolor paint palette. A sharpened lead pencil.

Calling All Moms: Mom’s Night Out! Moms with children in the home or those who are expecting are invited to join us on May 16th at 7:00 at the church for a fun night of conversation, fellowship, plenty of snacks, a craft, and an engaging guest speaker. Take this opportunity to get out of the house and gather with…

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TFT: Pray With Your Kids

April 20, 2026
Front cover of the children's book "Teach Me to Pray: Praying God's Word from A to Z" by Kristen Wetherell. The cover is black with colorful illustrations of nature, a church, and letters of the alphabet arranged in a border.

Calling All Moms: Mom’s Night Out! Moms with children in the home or those who are expecting are invited to join us on May 16th at 7:00 at the church for a fun night of conversation, fellowship, plenty of snacks, a craft, and an engaging guest speaker. Take this opportunity to get out of the house and gather with…

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