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by Phil Ware — Dec 31st, 2009
If we are not careful, the phrase can become little more than a slogan for Christian pep rallies ... (
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by Bill Brant — Dec 30th, 2009
"Must, must, must -- all of us get in our minds that this world is not our home, and that life, at best, is transitory."... (
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by Phil Ware — Dec 27th, 2009
Fear! Fear immobilizes us. Fear makes us question ourselves. Fear causes us to overprotect those we love ... (
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by Phil Ware — Dec 24th, 2009
As Luke tells us the story of Jesus, he wants to evoke the same kind of sensations we feel when we step outside ... (
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by Tim Archer — Dec 23rd, 2009
In the maelstrom of emotion during this holiday season, let God surround you with his peace. Cast all of your worries on him and focus on the things that will truly bring you peace.... (
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by Mike Cope — Dec 22nd, 2009
I actually got to meet Dr. Channing Barrett, though I don't remember the meeting because I was too young. But that doesn't change my ... (
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by Larry Davies — Dec 21st, 2009
Working for the church, I am required (required?) to attend a lot of Christmas parties. I certainly have no ... (
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by Tom Norvell — Dec 20th, 2009
Peace on earth. How's that working at your house? Christmas is just a few days away. Is there peace in your ... (
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by Phil Ware — Dec 17th, 2009
When you open up the New Testament to the very first chapter, you are greeted with a list of names, the genealogy ... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Dec 16th, 2009
Programs end and buildings collapse in time. But the people in my church family never end.... (
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by Tom Norvell — Dec 15th, 2009
This season provides an excellent opportunity for us to address a common problem for joy-seeking people: how do ... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Dec 14th, 2009
The very term "bureaucratic encumbrance" is oppressive, isn't it? It is hard for me to say aloud. My tongue ... (
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by Phil Ware — Dec 10th, 2009
Sounds like a slogan. You've probably read, recited, or sung those words at some time or the other. But what ... (
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by Tim Archer — Dec 9th, 2009
To illustrate the mixed-up values of his day, Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard told a modern day parable about thieves who broke into a jewelry store at night. Instead of stealing anything, they merely switched the price tags, putting high-value ticke... (
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by Rick Brown — Dec 8th, 2009
Over the Thanksgiving Holiday I did my version of Black Friday shopping. I slept in, had breakfast, took a ... (
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by Larry Davies — Dec 7th, 2009
Playing around sewing machines was a dumb thing to do, even for a four-year-old. Too much running and not enough ... (
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by Russ Lawson — Dec 6th, 2009
Have you ever felt like you're losing it, you know what I mean, losing your mind? Well, maybe you haven't, but ... (
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by Phil Ware — Dec 3rd, 2009
Those words are the sound of broken dreams. You've been there, haven't you? Preparation, plans, and prayer -- just like... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Dec 2nd, 2009
When you make that decision to fully commit to Jesus, he provides valuable resources to help you be His person in this world.... (
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by Janet Colbrunn — Dec 1st, 2009
Most people enjoy getting into the Christmas spirit by decorating, shopping and participating in Christmas programs... (
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by Tom Norvell — Nov 30th, 2009
Progress and positive change takes time. Maybe you've been there. Maybe you are there. You are convicted that ... (
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by Tim Archer — Nov 25th, 2009
In the New Testament, we read about a church that was very hard-working and careful to defend all the correct teachings. They were quick to expose those that tried to teach mistruths. They had maintained their faith during difficult times. They had done a... (
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by Patrick D. Odum — Nov 24th, 2009
Where were the other nine? If human beings haven't changed much in the last couple of millennia, I think I have ... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Nov 23rd, 2009
Michelle asked the children in her class about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. She thought it might be effective ... (
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by Bill Sherrill — Nov 22nd, 2009
How do we measure success? Is it based on job performance? Perhaps for some it is the kind of job one has. Or for ... (
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by Phil Ware — Nov 19th, 2009
The following story happened thirty years ago, in a safe town, on a Sunday morning, with nothing to fear except ... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Nov 18th, 2009
The list of my sins can never be reconstructed.... (
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by Ron Rose — Nov 17th, 2009
When you gathered around your Thanksgiving table this year, thank God for your human design. Thank him for ... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Nov 16th, 2009
Maybe it is because they're so fresh from the hand of God. Whatever the reason, there is a lot to be learned ... (
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by Danny Sims — Nov 15th, 2009
Some of the favorite things most folks like about Leadership Magazine are the cartoons. One I especially remember ... (
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by Phil Ware — Nov 12th, 2009
His hands were shaking and beads of sweat formed above his lip and his forehead. "It seems like every time I'm ... (
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by Tim Archer — Nov 11th, 2009
Late in his life, the apostle John finds himself in a prison of sorts, exiled to the island of Patmos. The island is tiny, only 25 square miles (64 square kilometers). It is a barren place where political prisoners are sent to contemplate their actions. J... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Nov 10th, 2009
With the World Series now ended, maybe a baseball story is in order. No, it isn't about the Yankees or Phillies... (
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by Steve Higginbotham — Nov 9th, 2009
On Sunday, November 1, 2009, four men were murdered in the small town of Mt. Airy, North Carolina. For those of you who ... (
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by Tom Norvell — Nov 8th, 2009
After three days of beautiful autumn weather in New York City, I headed to the airport on a cold cloudy and gray... (
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by Phil Ware — Nov 5th, 2009
One Wednesday night after we had visited with a lot of folks, Donna and I both looked up and Zach had just vanished ... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Nov 4th, 2009
Jesus did not call us to live as "hidden" believers. ... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Nov 3rd, 2009
Roman Polanski is variously described as a master film director, creative genius, and passionate artist. After his recent arrest ... (
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by Patrick D. Odum — Nov 2nd, 2009
Earlier this week, an organization called The Chicago Coalition of Reason put up a billboard at the corner of ... (
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by Laura Baker — Nov 1st, 2009
You can go to the grocery store and find everything from cereal to steak that has an official stamp of approval by some vendor or government... (
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by Phil Ware — Oct 29th, 2009
We have all sorts of little sayings to emphasize that we are telling the truth and we really are going to keep ... (
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by Tim Archer — Oct 28th, 2009
Near the end of his life, the apostle John was exiled to the island of Patmos, sent there because of his faith in Jesus. While there, John received a vision. That vision contained a message for his fellow Christians who were also facing persecution. That ... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Oct 26th, 2009
I had occasion recently to read a classic piece of Russian literature called
The Death of Ivan Ilych. If you ... (
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by Tom Norvell — Oct 25th, 2009
I recently made a trip to visit my son and daughter-in-law in New York City. A trip to the Big Apple typically involves ... (
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by Phil Ware — Oct 22nd, 2009
How nervous was he? I really don't know, but my guess is that he was extremely nervous. God had chosen him to ... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Oct 21st, 2009
... if God’s plan for His people is like a puzzle ... we do not want our piece to be missing. ... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Oct 20th, 2009
One of my all-time favorite quotes is from Coach John Wooden, who turned 99 this past Wednesday: "What really counts... (
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by Patrick D. Odum — Oct 19th, 2009
You might have heard the winners of the Nobel prizes mentioned in recent weeks, but there were a series of awards given out ... (
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by Tom Norvell — Oct 18th, 2009
Father, there are some weary people on this planet. Good people. Sincere people. People of faith. People who ... (
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by Phil Ware — Oct 15th, 2009
Google or Bing the words "tug of war rope breaks injuries" and you will get to some crazy and even gruesome ... (
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