TwelveTwelve: The Leader Blog of North Wake Church

As we all are grieving the loss of our dear sister Stephanie and rejoicing in her gain, it is hard to not be able to gather, grieve and celebrate together.  In light of that, several of our church leaders are recording short devotional type videos to help us grieve well as those who have a great and sure hope even in days like these.   Our first video devotion is from Craig Morrisette, Director of Hope Counseling.  Shanna Heath, NW staff member and Hope Counselor, has recorded a video to help families and children grieve well. Grieving Together - Craig

NWer and licensed counselor Mike Garrett has recorded this helpful video to encourage those of us who are struggling with anxiety these days.  If that’s you, please be encouraged by Mike’s counsel or pass it along to others you know who might be struggling with anxious thoughts. Practical Steps to Combatting Anxiety

These are strange days we are living in. Fortunately, many Christians are putting out lots of helpful responses to and commentary on the coronavirus pandemic. Pastor and author John Piper has recently (and very quickly!) written a short book in response to the coronavirus pandemic and how our faith in Christ enables us to live both confidently and at peace during these strange days. He begins by laying a foundation for understanding the character of God in the midst of a pandemic such as the one we find ourselves in. He goes on in later chapters to offer several things

Many of us stuck inside are missing normal patterns of life. This Easter season is missing, for some, up to three or more different church-related traditions alone. Larry found a great resource for you to use, potentially even with your whole family, on Good Friday. Golgotha Music (https://www.golgothamusic.com/full-experience) has some singer-songwriter music in a 1-hour continuous play video on their website. The accompanying book is a little long but could also be a good tool for your family. Pausing the video between songs with enough time to read the prayer and the scripture they provide could be a way for

Three Steps to Loving Your Neighbor in “Such a Time as This” Dear North Wake Faith Family, At the beginning of 2020, the elders set an annual priority for our church of engaging our community with compassion and hospitality, taking the risk to speak to them of Christ.  Of course, we could have never imagined that we would find ourselves facing an unprecedented pandemic just a few months later. Yet God has certainly not been caught unaware. In His providence, we recognize that there is an unprecedented opportunity to fulfill our mission and uphold our annual focus in these strange

Remember that during times of great uncertainty, Christians should be among those who move towards those in their community who have great need and not away from them. Christian author and speaker, Rosaria Butterfield, reminds us of how we, as followers of Christ, should practice radically ordinary hospitality in these troubled times. Please consider her thoughts and challenge. Practice Hospitality, Especially during COVID-19