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by Bill Sherrill — Dec 29th, 2011
A mother quietly weeps as her son is prepared by officers of the State for execution. Her mind filled with so many things, but one reoccurring thought haunts ... (
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by Tim Archer — Dec 28th, 2011
Christmas is past, and the New Year is right around the corner. Have you made any resolutions yet? Researchers from the University of Scranton found that 40 to 45% of American adults make resolutions each year. They also found that only 75% of those resol... (
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by Phil Ware — Dec 25th, 2011
Years ago, the arrival of the Penney's Christmas catalogue and the Sear's Christmas Book sent our kids scrambling for a pen. They would then ... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Dec 23rd, 2011
There is a wonderful line from the American scholar Stephen L. Carter that is appropriate to the Christmas season: "Religion is, at its heart, a way of ... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Dec 21st, 2011
Realize that Jesus did not come to earth so we could celebrate a birthday. He came to save us from our sins. ... (
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by Rick Brown — Dec 20th, 2011
One Christmas when we lived in Denver, we packed up our infant boys in the minivan after Sunday morning church and headed east on Interstate 70 to... (
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by Phil Ware — Dec 18th, 2011
If we are honest, there simply are a lot of things that we get wrong about Jesus' birth. It's not that we don't care about the facts, we just seem to lose them in ... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Dec 16th, 2011
There are many things you are discovering as you grow up. One of them has to do with all the fantasies we adults have invented for your entertainment ... (
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by Tim Archer — Dec 14th, 2011
I have to confess: I like looking at extravagant Christmas gifts. Not out of any desire to give or receive them. I just like to marvel at what's available.... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Dec 13th, 2011
I hope I'm not being overly sensitive. But I think window designers, greeting card companies, and media have fallen victim to what I hope is the ... (
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by Rick Brown — Dec 12th, 2011
It started even earlier this year. It was bad enough that millions of people began storming the Bastille's of Best Buy, Banana Republic, Target and ... (
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by Phil Ware — Dec 11th, 2011
When I first took a class on family and marital therapy in grad school, I could understand the argument, but thought it was overstated ... (
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by Tom Norvell — Dec 9th, 2011
You splurged when you made your mini-vacation accommodations in a very nice hotel. From the minute you enter the lobby you realize this is ... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Dec 7th, 2011
Spiritually we are unlovable, hungry, mangy, and slinking through life with our tail between our legs.
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by Russ Lawson — Dec 6th, 2011
I've been rereading a book that about a year ago my daughter-in-law and son gave to me. Looking back on it, I figure they are making a statement ... (
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by Phil Ware — Dec 4th, 2011
Why was heaven's glory revealed to a bunch of nobodies in the middle of nowhere? While shepherds had once been held in high esteem among ... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Dec 2nd, 2011
I operate from daily to-do lists. Do you? Making out my list not only helps me remember the things ahead but to prioritize them. Deadlines are ... (
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by Bill Brant — Nov 30th, 2011
It's awkward isn't it? "Happy Thanksgiving" no longer applies. "Survive Black Friday" doesn't seem appropriate because you did. And since it's the last day of November it's a bit early to say "Merry Christmas". So we're stuck with "Season's Greetings" or ... (
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by Russ Lawson — Nov 29th, 2011
I recently read a little story about a little girl that touched my heart. It seems that this little girl was late coming home for supper one ... (
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by Phil Ware — Nov 27th, 2011
We're flying home on this Saturday after Thanksgiving with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. We've enjoyed a few special days with ... (
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by Rick Brown — Nov 24th, 2011
You've probably made your list, cooked your meal, and are preparing for some time off, sitting at the table with friends and family, and getting ready ... (
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by Tim Archer — Nov 23rd, 2011
There are lots of reasons to give thanks. It doesn't always seem that way, but if we put our mind to it, we can usually think of more reasons for being thankful than for complaining.... (
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by Tom Norvell — Nov 22nd, 2011
The sign outside the New York hospital reads: "Amazing Things Are Happening Here." Truer words were never spoken. Amazing things were ... (
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by Phil Ware — Nov 20th, 2011
Years ago, in the 1960's, my parents crammed their little boys in the car and we all went to the drive-in movie and saw
The Alamo... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Nov 18th, 2011
I am convinced most people want to do some great thing with their lives. But they are under the illusion that the doing of authentically great things is ... (
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by Ron Rose — Nov 17th, 2011
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, sneaking in under the radar. Has it's uniqueness been co-opted or compromised by our ... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Nov 16th, 2011
Trying to live a new life without getting rid of the old life is not going to work well. It cannot.
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by Brian McCutchen — Nov 15th, 2011
Hearing the news their son has been killed in Afghanistan has shattered lives. Homes have been destroyed by wildfires. A trusted financial advisor has ... (
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by Phil Ware — Nov 13th, 2011
How much did you spend on your feet this past year? Okay, I know that seems like a bit of an odd question, but humor me on this one. How much did you spend for ... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Nov 11th, 2011
Money isn't evil. It is, in fact, necessary in our world. It is the planet's medium of exchange. It is how we assign value to objects ranging from cheese to autos ... (
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by Tim Archer — Nov 9th, 2011
How many people actually listen to the safety demonstration on an airplane? Nobody thinks that their plane is actually going to be involved in a crash. Besides, if you fly very often, you've heard the same spiel dozens of times. It almost seems like a was... (
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by Ron Rose — Nov 8th, 2011
When Jesus was walking the streets of Judea and Galilee, he talked of glorifying God, bringing God glory, and being glorified. Is that some mystical ... (
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by Phil Ware — Nov 6th, 2011
More than three decades have passed. It's hard to believe. The hospital where it happened, West Texas Medical Center, is no longer in ... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Nov 4th, 2011
A typical Monday-morning question in some circles goes like this: Were you in church yesterday? How was church? Who'd you see at ... (
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by Russ Lawson — Nov 3rd, 2011
There is an old story handed down from the country of Serendip -- or present day Sri Lanka. In this story, three princes traveled the country, and quite by ... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Nov 2nd, 2011
So some people God fixes… some He doesn’t. What makes the difference?
It is a choice. Our choice. ... (
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by Ron Rose — Nov 1st, 2011
I'm tired of the ugliness. The financial struggles this year are ugly. The 2012 election cycle promises to be one of the ugliest campaigns in ... (
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by Phil Ware — Oct 30th, 2011
Two people you love are getting married. You are sitting there in the sanctuary as the preacher begins to address them and before they say their ... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Oct 28th, 2011
There are still places in the world where race, caste, or gender puts a person in jeopardy from the moment of birth. The problem is so acute in some parts ... (
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by Bill Brant — Oct 26th, 2011
The sex was good, the rival eliminated, the baby bump was beginning to show and the whispers and gossip were flying. Then with a point of an aged finger and words that must have caused his head and heart to quake, "you are that man" everyone knew.... (
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by Russ Lawson — Oct 25th, 2011
The word "Expiry" is not one we hear often. I remember when I was first introduced to the word. We were living in Kenya, East Africa. When traveling back from ... (
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by Rick Brown — Oct 24th, 2011
The professional student. I remember seeing him around campus in college. I'll call him James. James was an old guy. Probably around thirty-two ... (
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by Tim Archer — Oct 19th, 2011
It's said that the opening of a book is extremely important. The writer needs to engage his readers from the outset, filling them with a desire to read more.... (
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by Katha Winther — Oct 18th, 2011
Autumn has arrived! This technically happened on September 23, 2011, and the signs of the seasonal changes are all around us. For example, I read the ... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Oct 17th, 2011
From Eden forward, Satan has been telling two vicious lies about God. First, he spreads the awful falsehood that God sets boundaries because ... (
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by Phil Ware — Oct 15th, 2011
Last week I wrote and also spoke on the subject of sexual intimacy. Thank you for your kind notes and messages. I have appreciated several tasteful touches ... (
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by Steve Ridgell — Oct 12th, 2011
Church is where healing happens. It is where broken lives are restored. ... (
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by Tom Norvell — Oct 11th, 2011
The home stretch is the last part of a long or difficult activity. The home stretch is that part of any trip when you realize you are almost home. Your travels ... (
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by Rubel Shelly — Oct 10th, 2011
I read a Reuters news report about people taking a "test run for death." It got my attention. A trial run at dying? Trying death on for size? Here is ... (
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by Phil Ware — Oct 9th, 2011
Have you ever noticed how nervous church people get when someone talks about God and sex in the same sentence? We are not sure if we should mention ... (
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