2007 Archives: Articles
by Phil Ware — Dec 31st, 2007
"You can't teach an old dog new tricks." "He's old and stuck in his ways." "She's never going to change."... (
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by Tom Norvell — Dec 30th, 2007
We've heard now for several weeks. The angels announced the coming of the Lord with these words... (
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by Bill Sherrill — Dec 29th, 2007
I find it sad that in a time when so many are full of joy, the pain of the lonely is increased. In more than... (
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by Paul Faulkner — Dec 28th, 2007
Thanks to Elaine St. James for writing this: "Living fully doesn't mean having it all and going everywhere... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Dec 27th, 2007
There is a wonderful line from the American scholar Stephen L. Carter that is worth pondering this Christmas season... (
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by Tim Archer — Dec 26th, 2007
Away in a manger. For many of us, that’s where Jesus is.... (
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by Bill Denton — Dec 25th, 2007
The fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy happened in the birth of Jesus. But it was not simply in the birth of a child... (
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by Phil Ware — Dec 24th, 2007
We are fascinated about stories of hidden treasure. Many of the blockbuster movies over the last several decades... (
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by Larry Davies — Dec 23rd, 2007
I run a profitable business. There are no tax problems, no accusations of fraud. I have nothing to be ashamed of, so why am I so upset... (
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by Tom Norvell — Dec 22nd, 2007
It is 1:00 on Saturday afternoon not too long before Christmas. The kids are with their friends and will be well cared... (
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by Patrick D. Odum — Dec 21st, 2007
Driving to visit my sister this past week, I came around a curve in her neighborhood and was confronted by one of her... (
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by Larry Davies — Dec 20th, 2007
"Confess and repent?" What a depressing way to think about Christmas. Larry, don't you know those old-fashioned terms are out? Codependency... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Dec 19th, 2007
But what I saw was Jesus. That is the community I want to be a part of…and I am.
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by Rubel Shelly — Dec 18th, 2007
James and Kati Kim left San Francisco to travel to Seattle for Thanksgiving last year. With the holiday over... (
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by Phil Ware — Dec 17th, 2007
The story is familiar, maybe to the point that we have forgotten how incredible it is. Some have trouble accepting the virgin conception and birth of Jesus because it is so outside our experience.... (
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by Tom Norvell — Dec 16th, 2007
One of the holiday decorations that has literally popped up on the lawns of neighborhoods throughout our community, and I suspect around... (
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by Jeff Lee — Dec 15th, 2007
We seldom give Mary, the mother of the Lord much credit. She did far more than just raising Jesus up, she had an incredible... (
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by Paul Faulkner — Dec 14th, 2007
I guess one of the things I love most about the God I read about in the Bible is his vulnerability. He is a God who can roar, who can order... (
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by Bill Sherrill — Dec 13th, 2007
Well here we are, trapped between the "Thank You" and the "Give Me" seasons. Somehow it seems that Thanksgiving should follow... (
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by Skye Noe — Dec 12th, 2007
The most annoying byproduct of Internet communication has got to be SPAM e-mail. As if normal junk mail wasn’t bad enough, now we live in the age of junk e-mail. There is nothing more frustrating than having the excitement of receiving a new message, on... (
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by Teresa Bell Kindred — Dec 11th, 2007
Her name is Reina and she is 8 years old. She has long dark hair and big brown eyes. She lives in the mountainous region of Guatemala with her... (
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by Phil Ware — Dec 10th, 2007
This was one of those God-timed emails. It arrived at just the right moment for several of us at the church office. The email was sent from one of... (
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by Tom Norvell — Dec 9th, 2007
As I drove along the highway on the brow of one of the mountains near us, I would occasionally look to my left catching a glimpse of the... (
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by Russ Lawson — Dec 8th, 2007
My computer keyboard at my office had been giving me a little trouble, so I decided to change it. I dug out my favorite old keyboard... (
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by Paul Faulkner — Dec 7th, 2007
Christian people who really want to serve the Lord with willing, servant hearts sometimes neglect their own well-being. Jesus said... (
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by Ron Rose — Dec 6th, 2007
Truth is, the best gifts of all are not meant to be kept or even possessed; they are intended to be given a way ... to be passed on from... (
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by Tim Archer — Dec 5th, 2007
I remember the football game I wanted so badly. At a time when computers were unknown in homes, it was "computerized."... (
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by Alan Smith — Dec 4th, 2007
An older lady was in the hospital reading her Bible when her doctor came in for his visit. She asked him how she was doing. He told her to read... (
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by Phil Ware — Dec 3rd, 2007
Donna and I sat as proud parents. Our daughter, Megan, was honored with the servant leadership award along with about a dozen or so other... (
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by Tom Norvell — Dec 2nd, 2007
Father, help us to realize that You are the source of all our blessings. You, God, are the source. You are the one who gives all blessings. Remind us... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Dec 1st, 2007
t was a Sunday morning. A bright and perky mom went in to wake her son and tell him it was time to get up, eat a bite of breakfast, and get... (
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by Paul Faulkner — Nov 30th, 2007
Some things just kind of stick in your mind, like when a little boy said, "I've learned that it makes me sad when I'm the last one chosen... (
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by Russ Lawson — Nov 29th, 2007
When you speak of strength you really have to be specific. We often speak of physical strength and spiritual strength using the same words. How do you... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Nov 28th, 2007
Christianity is not the celebration of a season, but a commitment to a lifestyle.... (
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by Ron Rose — Nov 27th, 2007
There was a time, before Television (BT), when families in the US would gather in their living rooms and listen to radio dramas. "One Man's... (
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by Phil Ware — Nov 26th, 2007
When I was a little boy, my dad sometimes filled in as a preacher at little congregations. What he lacked in polish, he made up for in passion... (
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by Mike Barres — Nov 25th, 2007
I am looking out of my window this morning watching leaves fall to the ground. It is raining leaves. These leaves have died. Some see this as... (
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by Larry Davies — Nov 24th, 2007
There is an annual custom in Switzerland called "walking the bound." Everyone in the village takes a ceremonial walk around the boundaries... (
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by Paul Faulkner — Nov 23rd, 2007
Growing up, we all had our turn at jobs -- like cutting grass with that old mower that didn't cut very well or cleaning the woodwork in the kitchen or worst... (
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by Alan Smith — Nov 22nd, 2007
With the Thanksgiving holiday soon to arrive for those in the U.S., I thought you might enjoy these excerpts from a book called... (
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by Skye Noe — Nov 21st, 2007
As the holiday season approaches I get excited! The thrill of families coming together, enjoying great food, cooler weather, long held traditions, and, of course, great food, is the recipe for my perfect time of year.... (
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by Russ Lawson — Nov 20th, 2007
We need to be careful to avoid a "checking off boxes" approach to our faith! What am I talking about? Let me explain. When most of us were... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Nov 18th, 2007
There are all sorts of "secrets to success" lists in circulation. There is probably valuable truth in each of them. Commons threads of optimism... (
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by Lisa Mikitarian — Nov 17th, 2007
Autumn in the Appalachians is my husband's idea of heaven on earth. Sam is in his element in Autumn. It makes me chilly just thinking about... (
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by Paul Faulkner — Nov 16th, 2007
What do you owe your kids? I believe God expects us to give our children these four things ... Now other things are important as well, like a good... (
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by Tom Norvell — Nov 15th, 2007
We tend to focus on big. Big cars. Big houses. Big churches. Big budgets. Big signs. Big events. Big bank accounts. Big projects. Big attendance. Big numbers.... (
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by Tim Archer — Nov 14th, 2007
Viktor Frankl was a Jew living in Nazi Germany.... (
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by Ron Rose — Nov 13th, 2007
She couldn't wait to tell me about it. It was her story of faith. "My little granddaughter, Tina, was in Children's Hospital, Santa Ana, California. We had... (
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by Phil Ware — Nov 12th, 2007
When all this began two months ago, I wanted to share with you seven principles your grandfather, Daddy Al, taught me. I know that you never... (
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by Tom Norvell — Nov 11th, 2007
Lord, there are some weary people reading these words. Let them hear Your invitation to come to You with their burdens and their weary... (
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