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I Love My Shredder I Love My Shredder
by Steve Ridgell
The list of my sins can never be reconstructed. ... (read more)
 
God Knows
by Tim Archer
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 ... (read more)
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Which Way Does Your Name Tag Face?, by Steve Ridgell
      Christianity is not a secret commitment.

Jesus Holds the Keys, by Tim Archer
      Don't worry about that scary door… Jesus holds the keys!

What Good Is One Puzzle Piece?, by Steve Ridgell
      Puzzle pieces need each other to do what they are designed to do.

The God Who Cares, by Tim Archer
      Our God will even cry for you

I Never Dreamed It Could Be This Good ..., by Steve Ridgell
      Life in Christ is better than you can imagine.

YAY!, by Bill Brant
      What can make a dying boy say

Save Your Fork!, by Tim Archer
      Save your fork ... the best is yet to come!

They Don't Know Me at My Gym..., by Steve Ridgell
      Some people treat church like they do their health club.

Throwing Stones, by Tim Archer
      The church is not a rock-throwing society ...

Great Smokey Mountains and Tourists, by Steve Ridgell
      When I am so busy with my life that I cannot see the life God created for me.

What For?, by Tim Archer
      Most of us want to live longer. What for?

I Thought I Was Right, by Steve Ridgell
      Thinking you are right does not keep you from being wrong.

Social Networking, by Tim Archer
      Staying connected can keep us apart

Real Family, by Steve Ridgell
      What happens when the crisis comes and you are 1000 miles from home?

Come, Follow Me, by Tim Archer
      Here's your chance to change your life…

Are You Ready to Die?, by Steve Ridgell
      The response to Jesus is to die.

The Andrew Factor, by Bill Brant
      Do you have the Andrew Factor?

Aches And Pains, by Tim Archer
      When you reach a certain age, every day brings a new ache

What Ever Happened to that Country?, by Steve Ridgell
      I want to belong to a country that lasts forever.

System Maintenance, by Tim Archer
      What's slowing down your system?

Red Light, Green Light, by Steve Ridgell
      The town where I live is about to put cameras at all traffic lights to catch those who run red lights.

When Life Tumbles In, by Tim Archer
      What do you say when you lose a loved one?

It's Personal, by Bill Brant
      Jesus died for me ... it doesn't get any more personal than that

Am I Lucky ... Or What?, by Steve Ridgell
      Who is responsible for the good things that happen to me?

Did I Get Everything Right?, by Tim Archer
      Better check those tax forms one more time

Another Epidemic, by Steve Ridgell
      I don't worry about an outbreak of disease ...

Giving What Can't Be Kept, by Tim Archer
      If you can't keep something, why not give it up?

Just Watch the Ball, by Steve Ridgell
      Learn the most important thing first.

Blessings Through Brokenness, by Kay Talley
      God knows how to use broken things

Preaching Your Own Funeral, by Tim Archer
      What will they say when it's time to put you away?

It Is Not News, by Steve Ridgell
      God is the One who heals his people.

A Churchy Word, by Tim Archer
      So what does repentance mean, anyway?

Big Fish and Lost Worms, by Steve Ridgell
      God sent his Son to where we were.

Splinters, by Tim Archer
      How do you extract a splinter from your soul?

Promoted to Heaven, by Bill Brant
      Promotion Day is coming!

Eye Exams, by Steve Ridgell
      Is the Bilble relevent to life?

Taste Test, by Tim Archer
      Try it … you'll like it …

Wrong Names, by Steve Ridgell
      What we say is a reflection of our heart and mind.

Cries in the Dark, by Tim Archer
      Who will rescue those that cry out in the darkness?

Try It On First, by Steve Ridgell
      We should want people to investigate Jesus.

Enough Is Enough, by Bill Brant
      Have you ever wondered how he can stand it?

Just a Second, by Tim Archer
      Did you realize that somebody gave you more time?

Future Gas Prices, by Steve Ridgell
      You can have a secure future.

The Hand of God, by Wesley Shutt
      If you Google ?Hand of God?

Happy New Life, by Tim Archer
      Will turning the page on the calendar change your life?

I Want Christmas Year Round, by Steve Ridgell
      Christmas is a reflection of my life as a Christian.

'Fantasy Jesus' vs. 'Real Jesus', by Kay Talley
      Each year during the holiday season we witness nativity scenes

Peace Like a River, by Tim Archer
      Horatio Spafford knew about the storms of life

Back to Basics Church, by Steve Ridgell
      Church is supposed to be simpler than it is.

Over the River and Through the Woods, by Bill Brant
      "Over the river and through the woods to 'Aunt Patty's' house we go."

Steps to Hope, by Tim Archer
      What does it take to find hope in this life?

No Pain, No Gain, by Steve Ridgell
      If it was easy to follow Jesus, everyone would do it.

Far from Home, by Wesley Shutt
      Do you ever feel out of place?

What's Your Worst Fear?, by Tim Archer
      What keeps you up at night?

White Hats and Cowboys, by Steve Ridgell
      There really are not any

It's a Matter of Perspective, by Karen Presley
      As I was flying out of Abilene

Faith in the Future, by Tim Archer
      Living for today isn't enough

Dropped Passes, by Steve Ridgell
      What about Christians who sin?

The Last Letter, by Bill Brant
      It?s called

Forever, by Tim Archer
      Just how long is forever?

Lost Luggage, by Steve Ridgell
      We can know we have eternal life

The Hatchet, by Wesley Shutt
      When I was a teenager

Finding What We Seek, by Tim Archer
      What are you being driven to do?

Performance Based Systems, by Steve Ridgell
      We are saved by God's action, not our action.

Mighty Power, by Kay Talley
      As the massive Boeing 777

Overlooked Treasure, by Tim Archer
      There's treasure for the taking

Christians, Moslems, and Jews, by Steve Ridgell
      Jesus is the only way to God, or he is nothing.

Flying Solo, by Wesley Shutt
      Last Christmas my wife and I were given

The Power of Hope, by Tim Archer
      Don't underestimate the power of hope

I Don't Like Hospitals, by Steve Ridgell
      I want hospitals to have a ?sick? wing and a ?you?re really not sick? wing.

Declaration of Dependence, by Bill Brant
      When in the course of human events it becomes necessary

Becoming a Citizen, by Tim Archer
      What's the easiest way to become a citizen?

I Just Wanted to Get Out Alive, by Steve Ridgell
      God saved my life ,,, and he will continue to do so forever.

The Gain is Worth the Pain, by Tim Archer
      What do you do when you hit a bump in the road?

It Seems Too Good To Be True, by Steve Ridgell
      He had to realize he could not make his life work on his own.

Junk Mail and Happiness, by Tim Archer
      Is happiness really just a mouse click away?

Memorial Day, 2008, by Bill Brant
      It was a haunting sound, carried by the wind

Parable of the Pencil, by Steve Ridgell
      What I learned about Jesus from a pencil...

Earning a Reward, by Tim Archer
      How many hours do you have to pray to earn a trip to heaven?

Repair Men Love Me, by Steve Ridgell
      God made us. He can repair us.

Changing Seasons, by Tim Archer
      Just as seasons change in our world, so circumstances change in our lives

A Dog's Life, by Steve Ridgell
      You can learn a lot about discipleship from a dog.

The Healing, by Tim Archer
      She still couldn't walk, but she was healed in the way that counts

Old Houses, by Steve Ridgell
      Are we doing what we were made to do?

No Honor Among Friends...., by Skye Noe
      In his own house a prophet is without honor.

Remember, by Tim Archer
      We have to remember what we were made for

What Good Is an Appendix?, by Steve Ridgell
      If God is so wise, why did he create an appendix

The Golden Rule, by Skye Noe
      What if the Golden Rule was enforced?

Changing the Past, by Tim Archer
      What would you change about your past?

Radical Surgery, by Steve Ridgell
      removing sin takes radical surgery

It's Not For Everyone, by Tim Archer
      Maybe the gospel isn't for all

End of the Year Farewells, by Steve Ridgell
      They publish the

Remember Grace, by Skye Noe
      As much as I like to think my memory is strong and full of detail, there is so much that has slipped away.

Stepping Out, by Tim Archer
      Sometimes we have to go beyond what we can see and touch

The Power of Names, by Steve Ridgell
      His name is Andrew Joel Ridgell

Come As You Are, by Skye Noe
      One story that shows God?s desire to empower us is when Jesus took five small loaves of bread and two fish to feed a large crowd.

Away in a Manger, by Tim Archer
      I wonder why that little nativity baby never seems to grow up

Real Community, by Steve Ridgell
      We all want to be part of real community.

Avoid Sending SPAM!, by Skye Noe
      Too often my prayers lack joy and gladness.

Is That All There Is?, by Tim Archer
      When you get what you've always longed for, will you be satisfied?

KEEPING THE CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS, by Steve Ridgell
      The Christmas season is here...

A Day of Thanksgiving!, by Skye Noe
      In hard times or times of blessing, we are never without thankfulness

Hope for Life, by Tim Archer
      Hope is a powerful thing

Easier Said Than Done, by Steve Ridgell
      You climb 294 steps up a steep winding staircase

God's Holy Spirit, by Skye Noe
      The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

Invited into the Family, by Tim Archer
      You've been invited to be a part of God's family

I Could Be Content if Only..., by Steve Ridgell
      Who could be bored driving in beautiful Florida?

When You Don't Know the Way, by Tim Archer
      It can be a scary feeling when you don't know how to get where you're going.

It's Not About Me, by Skye Noe
      Become all things to all men...

I Don't Get Technology..., by Steve Ridgell
      I don't have to understand technology to use it

The Obedience of Faith, by Tim Archer
      Is it really faith if it doesn't do anything?

My Grandchildren Really Are Most Amazing, by Steve Ridgell
      How will my grandchildren make a difference in this world?

Clearing a Path, by Skye Noe
      Who is clearing your path?

The Disease, by Tim Archer
      How would you feel if you had The Disease?

Will Someone Please Help Me?, by Steve Ridgell
      Do you know how to get where you're going?

Divorce in all its Realism, by Courtney Loy
      Is divorce the right decision?

God's Spirit Heals Suffering, by Skye Noe
      Your suffering is only temporary.

It Takes Bad News, by Tim Archer
      If you haven't heard the bad news, can you really hear the good news?

We are Brothers, by Steve Ridgell
      How are we alike when we seem so different?

Life on Edge, by Courtney Loy
      When is anxiety helpful?

Unity in Christ, by Skye Noe
      In our relationship with Christ, what unites us all?

Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land, by Tim Archer
      Let's celebrate TRUE freedom

Maybe You Can Tell Us Apart, by Steve Ridgell
      Can you tell us apart?

Money Really Doesn?t Grow on Trees, by Courtney Loy
      Are you enslaved to the desire of always wanting more and better?

A Rock Among Play-Doh, by Skye Noe
      Can you stand firm in a Play-Doh world?

Power to Change, by Tim Archer
      Warning: God still answers prayers!

Who Needs a Stress Test?, by Steve Ridgell
      Where is your heart?

I Have Seen the Price of Freedom, by Bill Brant
      How have I seen the price of freedom?

Birthday Flowers, by Skye Noe
      Who do we celebrate?

To Swim or Not to Swim, by Tim Archer
      Do we have to be

Displaying the Work of God, by Steve Ridgell
      Whose sin was being punished?

But I Have to Cheat ... I'm Not Good Enough, by Steve Ridgell
      Why do people cheat in academics, in their financial dealings, and even in their relationships?

Eye of the Tiger, by Courtney Loy
      What would it mean for us to live courageously?

Confessions of a Perfectionist, by Tim Archer
      None of us can be perfect on our own. Only Jesus and His power can make us perfect.

When Life Needs a Remote Control, by Steve Ridgell
      The trouble with life is that it is so unpredictable. It just happens.

If Life Were as Sweet as a Krispy Kreme Doughnut, by Courtney Loy
      If you could use a type of food to describe your life, what would it be?

Resolve to Follow Christ's Path, by Skye Noe
      Are you ready to quit your New Year's resolution?

Life's Undo Button, by Tim Archer
      Don't you wish you could erase life's mistakes?

What a Great Preacher!, by Steve Ridgell
      So what really makes him great at preaching?

The Happiness Test, by Randy Becton
      How happy are you ... really?

Phone Call of Love, by Randy Becton
      Have you heard this call lately?

 


 
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