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• Tired, Uncertain, and Opening Our Church Doors, Again, by Phil Ware
Their buildings might be closed, but their churches were still open and living out their mission.
• Black Lives Matter, by Rubel Shelly
So what does this mean for all of us!
• Christmas is about..., by Rubel Shelly
So what is supposed to be going on here, anyway?
• How Cowards Become Heroes, by Rubel Shelly
Does such a transformation actually happen?
• Do You Believe in Miracles? Yes!, by Phillip Morrison
Do you really believe?
• Do Our Churches Prefer Cushions over Crosses?, by Rubel Shelly
When sports fail to bring us together as one, then what will we do?
• The Importance of Being Judgmental, by Rubel Shelly
So is there really something good about being judgmental
• Prayer for 2014, by Rubel Shelly
Let's begin with prayer!
• Giving Thanks for Work?, by Ron Rose
Have you ever thought as your job as your primary place of worship?
• Rules for Building a Snowman?, by Rubel Shelly
So there are actually rules for this?
• I just Want someone to Love me Forever, by Rubel Shelly
Isn't this what every child has a right to expect?
• Be Sure to Read the Whole Book!, by Rubel Shelly
So why mess with the Old Testament anyway?
• When Nobody Was Looking, by Rubel Shelly
What would you have done?
• Looking beyond Our Pigeonholes, by Rubel Shelly
You know you don't fit, so why climb into someone else's pigeon hole for you?
• It's His Problem to Solve, by Rubel Shelly
So how do we obey these hard commands to not worry?
• Don't Rush God, by Rubel Shelly
Can we really become all God has made us to be if we rush ourselves to God's goal?
• Pray without Ceasing?, by David W.T. Bratton
How can we really do this?
• Superman and Jesus?, by Rubel Shelly
Is there a link between our desire for Superman and our need for Jesus?
• When We Stop Asking Questions?, by Rubel Shelly
How many have you asked yourself today?
• How Are You Spending Time?, by Rubel Shelly
So what are you investing in?
• Was It 'Just God's Will'?, by Rubel Shelly
Just what do you mean by that?
• A No! Church (And how to Avoid Becoming One), by Mark Frost
Want to make sure nobody bothers you by coming back?
• Worthwhile Things Take Time!, by Rubel Shelly
Perseverance, not slow and steady, wins the race!
• A Yes! Church, by Phil Ware
What kind of church do you want to be part of?
• Finding our Center When our World is Shaken, by Rick Brown
How do we understand the importance of worship in such a crazy world?
• The Faith Gap in '42', by Rubel Shelly
Want to know what is missing in this great story of freedom?
• Play Like You're Loved, by Rubel Shelly
Are you trying to earn it?
• Easter is Still with Us?, by Rubel Shelly
We're done with leftovers and the eggs are put away, but Easter still remains!
• What a Basketball Game!, by Rubel Shelly
March madness is here, but the best game was played in February!
• Church in the Tank?, by Larry Davies
What would happen if your church were on
• Take a Step!, by Ron Rose
Come on, you don't have to be stuck on that escalator!
• Good Samaritan Not Appreciated, by Rubel Shelly
Why would anyone not be thankful for getting back $1200?
• A Prayer about Things We Cannot Change, by Rubel Shelly
What do I do and who am I when I cannot change what I want most to change?
• Will this be 'Lucky 13'?, by Rubel Shelly
So are you superstitious, or only a little stitious?
• Why Christmas Is about Easter, by Rubel Shelly
Uh? Christmas is about easter? Tis the season!
• Are you Trying too Hard?, by Rubel Shelly
We must not treat sin cavalierly, but we also must not think we have to earn God's grace!
• Pope Benedict 'Debunks' Christmas?, by Rubel Shelly
What's going on here with our traditions?
• When Heroes Fall, by Rubel Shelly
What do we do and what can learn and how can we help?
• Life as a Fourteen Year Old, by Rubel Shelly
Some things shouldn't have to be part of a fourteen year old's life experiences.
• Civil Discourse, by Rubel Shelly
While we're railing at the candidates, how about we take a look in the mirror?
• Tyrannized by Our Feelings, by Rubel Shelly
Are you enslaved by your emotions?
• Love Is Not a Brick, by Rubel Shelly
Who would go first among the religions in showing honor to the other?
• Faith and Traffic Lights, by Rubel Shelly
What does my faith have to do with how I drive?
• Getting Clear about Holiness, by Rubel Shelly
It's a whole lot more than a list of don'ts!
• To Tell the Truth, by Rubel Shelly
Does truth matter to us much these days?
• Kindness Can Change Things, by Rubel Shelly
Winning the hearts of our enemies?
• Now the Olympic Games, by Rubel Shelly
So which is it really with our world?
• The Aurora Murders, by Rubel Shelly
Shouldn't we look a little deeper than simply saying the same ol' things?
• Bullying, by Rubel Shelly
When does it cross the line?
• The Nones, by Rubel Shelly
Are you a none?
• I Prefer 'Evil', by Rubel Shelly
Why is it so hard to call it what it really is?
• Remembering Odessa Porterfield, by Rubel Shelly
What difference can one old woman make in your life?
• Make Your Preacher Want to Preach, by Bill Denton
What keeps your preacher preaching?
• What Are We Known For?, by Ron Rose
So how's your reputation as a Christian?
• It Didn't Change Me!, by Rubel Shelly
Does pedigree or privilege change us?
• Better to Not Assume, by Rubel Shelly
When we assume, well, let's just say things don't end so well.
• Greater Things: Fellowship, by Phil Ware
Are we willing to make fellowship more than coffee and donuts?
• Let's Talk about Ducks!, by Rubel Shelly
Have you said your duck prayer lately?
• Everything in Its Time and Place, by Rubel Shelly
Every get out of balance?
• The Value of a Good Laugh, by Rubel Shelly
So when's the last time you had a great big belly laugh?
• The Ring of Authenticity, by Rubel Shelly
Can you tell if the imperfections have been cleansed?
• Anything Goes - Except Faith, by Rubel Shelly
You can believe in anything, except God?
• Speaking of Recovery, by Rubel Shelly
Why go public with this?
• The Worst of both Worlds, by Rubel Shelly
Should we mix and match, hold on to the past, or change -- how do we know?
• Facing Evaluations, by Larry Davies
How can I survive this with my fear of layoffs?
• The 'Christian' Vote?, by Rubel Shelly
Is there such a thing as this?
• When You Need Wisdom, by Tom Norvell
With all the crazy stuff going on, how am I supposed to know what to do?
• Tim Tebow Can't Win!?, by Rubel Shelly
What's a young guy got to do?
• Be it Resolved!, by Rubel Shelly
Should we make these resolutions in the first place?
• Let Christmas Deny the World?, by Rubel Shelly
Christmas deny the world?
• Yes, Virginia There Really Is ..., by Rubel Shelly
Where does Jesus fit into all the make believe?
• Merry Christmas?, by Rubel Shelly
Isn't happy holidays just too bland?
• Lists, by Rubel Shelly
He's making a list and checking it twice ...
• A Sure-Fire Investment, by Rubel Shelly
What are you going to do with today's opportunities?
• It Isn't (All) About the Money, by Rubel Shelly
Wouldn't you want to work here?
• The Scattered Church, by Rubel Shelly
How is the church like manure?
• Someone Named Her 'Unwanted', by Rubel Shelly
How do you ever overcome the name?
• A Healthier Image of God, by Rubel Shelly
What are the two great lies Satan tells about God?
• I Love that Kid!, by Rubel Shelly
Running the right race!
• Looking for a Sacred Job?, by Ron Rose
Isn't it time to consider giving up your secular work?
• Commitments and Complications, by Rubel Shelly
How true are we to our promises?
• The Forgotten Virtue, by Rubel Shelly
Is it hard to be humble when you think yourself great?
• Think Differently, by Tom Norvell
Is your thinking stuck in a rut?
• Coming to Terms with Change, by Rubel Shelly
Don't like change? Here's something worse and something better!
• Play to Your Strengths, by Rubel Shelly
Use the best of what the Lord has given you to honor him?
• The National Debt, by Rubel Shelly
How did we get into this mess?
• Our Failure to See God, by Rubel Shelly
How could this happen?
• He Didn't Save it for Us, by Rubel Shelly
Integrity can be costly in the long run while paying huge dividends in those we teach!
• Let Us Thank Him, by Rubel Shelly
God is great, so what are we going to do about it?
• And Faith Survives, by Rubel Shelly
How has the church been able to endure and weather all of its storms?
• Would Someone Please Help?, by Phil Ware
You've been there, haven't you, where you needed help and wondered if anyone was there?
• Does the Bible Say That?, by Rubel Shelly
Are you sure the Bible says that?
• Making Faith Look Foolish, by Rubel Shelly
So when is Jesus' return?
• A Tribute to a Coach and Friend, by Rubel Shelly
Why turn down more money?
• Living in God's Story, by Rubel Shelly
Ready for a dangerous read?
• Everybody's Doing It, by Rubel Shelly
So how do
• The Fuss over Hell, by Rubel Shelly
What's all the discussion about hell these days?
• Riding Out Life's Tsunamis, by Rubel Shelly
Do we have the courage to face the waves head on?
• Overcoming Blunders with Grace, by Rubel Shelly
Open mouth and insert foot or extend grace?
• Measuring Japan's Tragedy, by Rubel Shelly
What can we do and what should we do?
• Your Life in God's Mission, by Rubel Shelly
Can you visualize your workplace as your mission?
• Too Much, Too Many, & Too Little, by Tom Norvell
What do you do when there you find yourself in the
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• Romantic Faith, by Rubel Shelly
How can faith be romantic?
• Living Large, by Rubel Shelly
Aren't you tired of living within a shallow, narrow, selfish box?
• More Than Mere Words, by Rubel Shelly
How do we make our faith more than mere talk?
• Relationships Are Worth the Effort, by Rubel Shelly
Excellence in every area of life means relationships, too!
• Light for the Dark Places, by Rubel Shelly
What's shining in that darkness?
• Dreams, by Russ Lawson
What kind of dreams do you dream?
• When It's Your Time, Take a Stand -- Own Up , by Ron Rose
What do you do when you mess up?
• Learn to Put the Big Rocks on Your Calendar First, by Rick Brown
What goes down on your calendar first this year?
• Do You Know You Are Loved?, by Rubel Shelly
Holes in our hearts and hope for heaven.
• Christmas Tranquility?, by Rubel Shelly
The scene looks calm and bright, but what if my life doesn't?
• Your Work as Service to God, by Rubel Shelly
Is my work really ministry?
• SBNR: Spiritual But Not Religious, by Rubel Shelly
Can you really be this in the real world?
• The Curse of Life without Pain, by Rubel Shelly
Wouldn't life be better without it?
• Praying for the Dawn, by Rubel Shelly
Where do you see the light?
• Rescue in Process: Hold On!, by Rubel Shelly
Light is coming from above!
• We Want Ike!, by Rubel Shelly
When giving up something is winning for everyone!
• Don't Get Sidetracked!, by Rubel Shelly
So what's the real issue behind this issue?
• Hardly a Hero, by Rubel Shelly
Come on, we can hold up someone better than this as a hero!
• Daring to Take Risks!, by Rubel Shelly
Why do we not explore when there is so much to be discovered?
• Design with No Designer?, by Rubel Shelly
Did he completely miss the target?
• Priorities, by Rubel Shelly
Do you prioritize what you schedule or do you schedule your priorities?
• Childish or Childlike?, by Ron Rose
Are you still a child at heart?
• The 'No' That Is 'Yes', by Rubel Shelly
When does no actually mean yes?
• Look Alikes that Aren't Alike, by Rubel Shelly
Who do you look like?
• Christians Behaving Badly, by Rubel Shelly
So how should they have reacted?
• The One No One Ever Had, by Rubel Shelly
How do you grab ahold of something this illusive?
• Could Anything Else Be More Bizarre?, by Rubel Shelly
How does this happen?
• Through God's Eyes, by Rubel Shelly
How do I really look?
• The Main Ingredient in Stardom, by Rubel Shelly
Coach Wooden and the most important player on the team.
• Wishes Are Not Plans, by Rubel Shelly
Can we ever move beyond the failure to act on good intentions?
• Doesn't God Love Us Anymore?, by Rubel Shelly
Why are all these bad things going on?
• You Didn't Learn This in Sunday School, by Ron Rose
An answer with a twist!
• An Anniversary with a Message, by Rubel Shelly
How can it be right when you are wrong?
• The Big Deal that Shouldn't Have Been a Big Deal, by Rubel Shelly
So why does this standout so much today?
• Prayer for Such a Time as This, by Heartlight Team
This is much bigger than just one nation!
• The Awful Shame of Shame, by Rubel Shelly
When guilt is right and why shame can be destructive!
• Your Right to Hang Up!, by Rubel Shelly
Can you cut the cord and not let all this stuff dominate your life?
• Trust the Miracle, by Ron Rose
This is one miracle we can all see happen in our lives!
• Sharing Someone's Load, by Rubel Shelly
I wonder if they ever got the shoe box back?
• Rejections and Reactions, by Rubel Shelly
How can we fail forward?
• In Praise of Shiphrah and Puah, by Rubel Shelly
Believe that you can change the course of things!
• Short-term or Long-term?, by Mike Barres
Will we stick in there or will we bail after a short bit?
• It's All the Rage, by Rubel Shelly
Can you let go of your brick or do you still want to throw it?
• The Lady Who Can't Forget, by Rubel Shelly
Is this a blessing or a curse?
• Why Doesn't Hollywood Get It?, by Rubel Shelly
Do they even want to
• Remember Who You Are, by Ron Rose
Have you forgotten the truth?
• The Heart of Successful Leadership, by Rubel Shelly
Where can we find this kind of people today?
• Why Are They Not Coming?, by Larry Davies
Religious but not in church: you bet, that's a lot of folks!
• Act of God, by Rubel Shelly
Let's turn this phrase on its ear!
• The Intolerance of It All, by Rubel Shelly
When does our desire for tolerance cross the line into intolerance?
• A Broader View of the Sacred, by Rubel Shelly
Where are we called to live holy lives, in private or in public?
• New Year - New Options, by Rubel Shelly
Are you tuned up to face the New Year?
• Bureaucratic Encumbrance, by Rubel Shelly
What happens when process becomes more important than mission?
• Which Holiday Is This?, by Rubel Shelly
It's easy to get confused this time of year!
• The Measure of Success, by Bill Sherrill
How do we define what is so easily distorted?
• How to Think of God, by Rubel Shelly
Do you see God in the face and actions of a young child?
• Back to Basics, by Rubel Shelly
Isn't it about time to get rid of the fluff and get back to the basics?
• Art, Crime, and Justice, by Rubel Shelly
When is it time to tell the self-appointed elite they are wrong?
• Respect and Truth-Telling, by Rubel Shelly
Would you have told the truth in such dire circumstances?
• When You Know It All!, by Rubel Shelly
What can you learn after you know it all?
• Good News about Tomorrow, by Rubel Shelly
There's a wave of truthfulness headed down the pipeline!
• Spend it Well, by Rubel Shelly
Where will you spend your life?
• Why God Permits Pain, by Rubel Shelly
I thought if I followed Jesus, He would take care of me?
• Beyond Circumstances: Attitude Makes the Difference, by Rubel Shelly
What can you really control about your day?
• Why Such Bad Answers?, by Rubel Shelly
Where did this try it before you buy idea come from?
• Bigotry: The Shoe Is on the other Foot, by Rubel Shelly
Some would make religion the reason for disqualification?
• All About the Layers, by Ron Rose
Where do you find God doing His best work?
• It's All About Me!, by Rubel Shelly
So is it really about me?
• A New Normal, by Rubel Shelly
What are you going to do in the new financial environment?
• Everyone Is a Critic, by Rubel Shelly
What do we do and how do we act in a world of critics?
• Don't Abandon Optimism, by Rubel Shelly
What's there to feel good about?
• Why Leaders Don't Make Excuses, by Rubel Shelly
What, it's my fault?
• Helpfulness, by Rubel Shelly
So what can you do to make yourself a blessing to others?
• Worth Doing Poorly?, by Rubel Shelly
What do you do that you are not good at doing?
• Just Part of the Job, by Rubel Shelly
A brain injury and a call for the maintenance man?
• People over Machines, by Rubel Shelly
Don't you just love getting caught in a caller option system?
• No Minister?, by Patrick D. Odum
Can a
• Your Half Full Glass, by Rubel Shelly
What are you doing with all the negative news?
• Simon's Mistaken Judgement, by Rubel Shelly
Where in the world did she come from?
• Undo Send: What a Great Idea!, by Rubel Shelly
Don't you wish you could take back some things you've said?
• Figuring Out the Future, by Rubel Shelly
So what's going to happen with all this mess?
• Time for Some Faith Tracking, by Ron Rose
Can you see how the Lord has guided your path?
• igbok, by Rubel Shelly
So what are you going to hang on to during the
• Uncommon Wisdom, by Alan Garner
Joy in trials and the expansion of influence in times like these? YES!
• Maybe It Isn't Dead Yet, by Rubel Shelly
When is losing not such a big deal?
• Step into the Water, by Russ Lawson
Isn't it time to get off the bank and step into the water?
• Don't Trust a Shadow, by Rubel Shelly
Why do we chase after what is not substance?
• A Leader's First Duty, by Rubel Shelly
Whatever happened to faithfulness in leaders?
• Beware the Quick Fix, by Rubel Shelly
Why do we so easily swallow the lure for the quick fix?
• What We Have Seen and Heard, by Patrick D. Odum
What is the place of faith in the public square?
• Preparing for Heroism, by Rubel Shelly
Have you seen a hero lately?
• The Problem with Commitments, by Rubel Shelly
Can you finish what you start?
• Beyond the Call of Duty, by Rubel Shelly
What does it mean for a believer to be above the law?
• Entrusted, by Warren Baldwin
What interest does God expect from all that He has invested in us?
• Beyond the Call of Duty, by Rubel Shelly
Are you above the law?
• What Christmas Teaches, by Rubel Shelly
Can you escape the traps?
• A Time of w00t, by Ron Rose
Can you find the joy right now?
• Lord and Christ, by Mike Barres
Jesus must be more than just a Savior!
• How Do We Measure Success?, by Bill Sherrill
What is your unit of measurement?
• Fast for the President, by Bob Sjogren
Let's pray for our leaders!
• Still Not Enough, by Tom Norvell
When all is said and done, do you really have what you want?
• Which Side?, by Lee Wilson
Are we asking the wrong question?
• People Like Me!, by Patrick D. Odum
When's the last time you celebrated someone different from you?
• Penchant for Perfection, by Rubel Shelly
Maturity means admitting we haven't arrived!
• Sharing Her Grandpa, by Rubel Shelly
Now this is what it means to care like family!
• Growing to Your Space, by Rubel Shelly
Are you allowing life to shape you into it's mold?
• Pessimism: Its Mistaken Perspective, by Rubel Shelly
What is there to gain by pessimism in any of its disguises?
• Steering through the Storms, by Rubel Shelly
How are you going to find your way through the mess?
• Faith in the Dry Seasons, by Rubel Shelly
Can faith actually grow when it feels lifeless and dry?
• Dwell on These Things, by Russ Lawson
So what occupies your thoughts and memories?
• Ten Commandments of Human Relations, by Rubel Shelly
How are you doing living up to these commandments?
• The Sin of Living too Cautiously, by Rubel Shelly
Are you willing to risk to honor God?
• More to Celebrate ..., by Rubel Shelly
Is that person really so bad?
• But Can She Sing?, by Rubel Shelly
What's more important, style or substance?
• Getting Close to God, by Bill Denton
Are you righteous enough to get close to God?
• Misplaced Apology?, by Joey Cope
Is an apology offered before the fact really an apology?
• Where to Place the Blame, by Russ Lawson
Where do you unload the baggage and guilt of our mistakes?
• Don't Sit Around Waiting, by Ron Rose
What are you waiting for?
• Hard Times Good for You?, by Rubel Shelly
Can they really be a blessing?
• The Church of Me, by Patrick D. Odum
WHo are we really worshiping?
• Cleaning Up Our Act, by Rubel Shelly
Are we using cleaning agents that are toxic to others and their faith?
• How Money Buys Happiness, by Rubel Shelly
Money can buy happiness?
• Moving Stumps, by Mike Barres
How do you reach the tipping point?
• People First, by Mike Barres
Would you reach the mountaintop or help the wounded?
• Shout for Joy!, by Rubel Shelly
Why should I rejoice when things are not going well?
• God Gets Mad, by Rubel Shelly
If it makes God mad, shouldn't we get angry, too?
• Forgiveness?, by Ron Rose
What are you going to do?
• Ruts, by Mike Barres
How can we get out of those hard and fast ruts?
• The Comma Makes All the Difference, by Ron Rose
How do you punctuate your life and walk with God?
• Shout for Joy!, by Rubel Shelly
Whatever is bad, remember the great!
• Coaches Invest in People, by Ron Rose
Have you ever thought about being a coach?
• What Difference Would It Make?, by Rubel Shelly
What can one woman do in a life so hard?
• Some Who Has Been There, by Rubel Shelly
Who is more super than Superman and yet doesn't possess his powers?
• More than One Way to Hit a Homerun, by Steve Higginbotham
When is a homerun not quite a homerun without some help?
• The Little Church That Could, by Larry Davies
Do you think you can?
• Restored to Sanity, by Rubel Shelly
How do we get our minds in the right place?
• A Christian Nation?, by Rubel Shelly
Would we really want it if we could have it?
• Prayer out of Compassion, by Ron Rose
What can you do?
• A Tact Attack, by Rubel Shelly
What do you mean my dog is on the roof?
• Treating Symptoms, by Rubel Shelly
Can we get past the symptoms and really treat what is going on underneath?
• A Step in the Right Direction?, by Rubel Shelly
What ever happened to restitution?
• Collecting the Fingerprints of God, by Ron Rose
So what are you collecting?
• Worship in the Microsoft Age, by Patrick D. Odum
What does worship really entail?
• The Lord's Prayer, by Bill Sherrill
Do you really know the difference between the disciples' prayer and the Lord's prayer?
• Root of the Problem, by Rubel Shelly
What really is behind all of this financial mess?
• He Saved My Life, by Ron Rose
Who bailed you out?
• Free Speech Has a Price, by Rubel Shelly
When is free speech not exactly free?
• How Falsehoods Diminish Truth, by Rubel Shelly
Why would we discredit the resurrection of Jesus by our lifestyle?
• Can You Hear the Music?, by Rubel Shelly
Do you hear the sounds of God in the rush of the world?
• A John Grisham Secret, by Rubel Shelly
What's the secret of success?
• Light for Living, by Rubel Shelly
What will you do when the lights all go off?
• But Do You Trust Him?, by Bill Sherrill
Have we really demonstrated that we truly believe?
• The Britney Spears in Your Life, by Rubel Shelly
Would you be willing to help Britney if you could?
• Excuse Making, by Rubel Shelly
Come on, now, let's just admit to the truth!
• God's Good Creation, by Rubel Shelly
Why such a sour look on our faces?
• Uncluttering, by Patrick D. Odum
Are you willing to get rid of the stuff in your life that is just in the way?
• Specialty of the House, by Rubel Shelly
Why can't this also be our specialty?
• I Never Make Misakes, by Russ Lawson
So how perfect are you?
• A New Year's Prayer, by Rubel Shelly
Why not pray your way into the New Year?
• I'm Just a Businessman, by Larry Davies
• Is This On Your List?, by Larry Davies
Why put something like this on your Christmas list?
• The Inflatable Christmas, by Tom Norvell
Wow, can you blow up your Christmas season?
• My Strength Is in the Lord, by Russ Lawson
Where do you find your strength?
• Thanksgiving and Walking the Boundaries, by Larry Davies
So what can we do to bless our churches this next year as we thank God this year?
• The Flow, by Rubel Shelly
Do you know how to get in the flow?
• The Means to Growth, by Rubel Shelly
Does difficulty really lead to something better?
• Work as Witness, by Rubel Shelly
Can my daily work actually be sacred work?
• The Change You Want to See, by Rubel Shelly
If you could change the world, what would you want to see?
• What Will We Learn Next?, by Rubel Shelly
So do I really become like them or they like me?
• The Who's Who that Really Matters, by Rubel Shelly
So how do I get my name in this book?
• All Those Terrible Stories?, by Rubel Shelly
Are we listening to what we are saying?
• Something Better Than a Critic, by Rubel Shelly
Isn't there anything nice to say?
• Just Like My Dad, by Rubel Shelly
How much are they picking up from us that we don't know?
• Treasure in Toilets, by Rubel Shelly
What are you going to find if you dig deep enough?
• Cutting Off Conversation, by Rubel Shelly
Why is it so hard not to interrupt?
• The Last Goodbye, by Teresa Bell Kindred
What do you do when you think the end is near?
• Taking Note of a Hero's Death, by Rubel Shelly
Why do we honor celebrity above heroism?
• Choosing to Be Positive, by Rubel Shelly
How can you keep a good attitude at a time like this?
• More Valuable than You Know, by Rubel Shelly
How important are the little things you do for others?
• The War on Materialism, by Rubel Shelly
What's the real threat to our culture?
• Good News on Marriage?, by Rubel Shelly
Is there actually some good news out there on marriage?
• Planting Seeds for the Future, by Ron Rose
Are you planting any seeds for tomorrow?
• Jockeying To Be Shocking, by Rubel Shelly
Aren't we way past too far?
• The Quiet Kingdom, by Rubel Shelly
Can you hear the Kingdom advancing?
• Healing and the New Way, by Mike Barres
There is more to salvation than forgiveness!
• Cutting Corners, by Rubel Shelly
Most important things require us to hang in and hang touch to get to our destination!
• Is This Really Depression?, by Rubel Shelly
Is this really depression?
• Kooks, by Vann Conwell
Who really wants these folks in church? Jesus, of course!
• Procrastination, by Rubel Shelly
Why put off to next week that which can be put off till ...?
• George and the Dragon, by Alan Smith
Are we a dragon to those in need?
• What Do You Think?, by Russ Lawson
Sometimes, don't you think you ought to find the answer for yourself?
• Exercising the Spirit: Rule of Life, by Scott Owings
Are you ready to set out on your own with God?
• Turning Our Hearts Back to Egypt?, by Russ Lawson
Are you looking back or straining to what's ahead?
• The Leadership Issue, by Rubel Shelly
Why being boss won't solve your problems!
• Leaders Create Culture, by Rubel Shelly
How much influence and power does a leader really have?
• More than a Resolution to Jog, by Paul the Apostle
Are you ready to push toward the finish?
• Cutting Loose the Dead Weight, by Rubel Shelly
Why do we hang on to it when it weighs us down?
• What Is It You See in Christmas?, by Russ Lawson
Why do we fuss and fight over such a wonderful time?
• I Hate War, by Tom Norvell
Will they ever cease? Will we ever have relief?
• 'Tis the Season, by Rubel Shelly
So what are you going to focus on this season?
• Two Hours a Week, by John Cragg
How much time are you willing to invest in the life of a child?
• Stretching for Our Gods, by Patrick D. Odum
What are you willing to sacrifice to achieve or find?
• Exercising the Spirit: Witnessing, by Scott Owings
Don't let this title turn you off!
• How Fragile Is Your Ego?, by Russ Lawson
Can your ego handle the call of Jesus to humility?
• Vulnerably Successful, by Jeff Lee
Why is it so hard to let folks minister to us?
• Exercise Gives Energy, by Mike Barres
Why in the world would anyone want to go to such an effort?
• Exercising the Spirit: Fasting, by Scott Owings
Are you really hungry for God?
• Hearing Problems, by Russ Lawson
So how is your hearing these days?
• Desensitized, by Russ Lawson
Have you seen your own values slipping a little lately?
• Lift Up Your Eyes, by Bill Sherrill
Where are your eyes pointed these days?
• To the Swift!, by Joey Cope
Is there any way you can make it on time?
• Run and Don't Burn Out!, by Bill Sherrill
Can you keep running and not grow weary?
• Tenacious Persistence, by Bill Sherrill
Have you found the power of simply doing that right thing again and again?
• Right Now!, by Mike Barres
Why do we put it off and then forget?
• Exercising the Spirit: Hospitality, by Scott Owings
When was the last time you entertained angels?
• The Fear of the Lord, by Rubel Shelly
Why should I excited about fearing the Lord?
• Change is Constant, by Rubel Shelly
How can change be a constant that ties us to the past and gives us hope for the future?
• I Will Bear Much Fruit, by Tom Norvell
How productive are you going to be in your walk with the Lord?
• Lost, by Patrick D. Odum
When's the last time you helped a lost person?
• Exercising the Spirit: Generosity, by Scott Owings
How can being generous grow our spirits?
• Change is Constant, by Rubel Shelly
Do you really want things to quit changing?
• Got Your Spiritual Trainer?, by Scott Owings
Who's training you to be God's servant?
• You Could Wish It Were So, by Rubel Shelly
Are you willing to invest in others to lead them to a better place?
• Take One for the Team, by David Sessions
What are you willing to give up to help find unity?
• Dealing with the Ruts, by Ron Rose
Isn't it time to see what lies beyond the top of your rut?
• More Than We Can Ask!, by Tom Norvell
Do you really believe God can do more?
• A Good Day, by Tom Norvell
How can it be a good day when you don't get your
• Exercising the Spirit: Breath Prayer, by Scott Owings
Do you know how to pray?
• A Hands-on Sort of Guy, by Russ Lawson
Are you a hands-on kind of person?
• The Interests of Others, by Tom Norvell
Who do you spend most of your time thinking about?
• Things That Matter, by Rubel Shelly
What is really important as you go to face your week?
• Exercising the Spirit: Meditation, by Scott Owings
When's the last time you tried meditating?
• Intentions, by Steve Puckett
Does it really matter all that much what we intend to do?
• The Gift of Stillness, by Rubel Shelly
Have you learned to be still?
• Exercising the Spirit: Silence, by Scott Owings
What do you hear in the silence?
• The Value of Pain, by Rubel Shelly
Does pain really serve a useful purpose?
• A Coach's Choice, by Rubel Shelly
Would you have given a boy with these struggles a chance?
• Confidentiality, by Mike Barres
Can you be trusted with precious and dangerous information?
• The Toll Over the Long Haul, by Mike Cope
What difference does a little criticism really make?
• Above the Law, by Tom Norvell
Why are we put into positions of opportunity and service?
• Affluenza Epidemic, by Rubel Shelly
Have you been vaccinated against this flu?
• Where is Your Church?, by Rubel Shelly
Do you know where your church really is?
• Exercising the Spirit: Lectio, by Scott Owings
Have you really been listening for God in his word?
• Are You Growing?, by Mike Barres
Have you settled on simply staying put?
• Free Breakfast, by Joey Cope
What can you learn at the morning continental breakfast?
• Hypocrites in Church?, by John Roberts
Can you believe it's true?
• Sinking or Walking, by Russ Lawson
How are you doing in your walk toward Jesus?
• Low End Torque, by Mike Barres
Does it have to be sensational to be faithful?
• Exercising the Spirit, by Scott Owings
What have you done to grow your soul lately?
• Caught in the Storm, by Larry Davies
What are you going to do in the storm?
• Dark Night of the Soul, by Scott Owings
Do you want to find God in the dark night of the soul?
• Too Busy with Christmas for Church, by Patrick D. Odum
Can't get to church on Christmas because of other stuff?
• Tamale Pie, by Russ Lawson
Who do you remember at your potluck dinners?
• Thank You Once Again, by Jeff Lee
When is enough, enough?
• Flashing Lights in the Park, by Matt Wallace
Is there hope for these kids?
• They Prayed for Boldness, by Rubel Shelly
What would you have prayed for in this circumstance?
• A Perfect Opportunity, by Jeff Lee
Are you into traditions?
• God Is, by Tom Norvell
What is our hope in times of uncertainty?
• Driving Lessons, by Joey Cope
Where can we learn the real truth about living in a conflict filled world?
• Signs of a Dying Church?, by Jeff Lee
How is your congregation doing?
• Fan into Flame, by Elizabeth Price
How can we fire it up a notch?
• Fading Dreams, by Tom Norvell
What do you do when your dreams seem to be fading away?
• Katrina: God's Wrath?, by Rubel Shelly
Was Katrina God's judgment on us for our sin as some have said?
• Remembering and Praying, by Mike Cope
We must do more than simply remember what was there!
• At the End of the Day, by Rubel Shelly
How have you been playing lately?
• The Gracious Hand of Our God, by Jeff Lee
What do you see at work after you pray?
• To Life!, by Rubel Shelly
When's the last time you spent the day fully smiling?
• Retire or Re-fire?, by Mike Barres
What are you going to do in your retirement?
• Just Because You're Right, by Rubel Shelly
How important is proving to everyone else that you are right?
• Just Got That Look!, by Joey Cope
Who do you look like?
• Every Leader Needs an Abishai, by Vann Conwell
Whose got your back?
• Do You Want the Whole Truth?, by Mike Barres
What do your ears want to hear?
• Way to Oneness, by Dr. Jerry Taylor
Can we really be one in Christ?
• Recycled, by Jeff Lee
Can a failure be useful again?
• Better Get Used to It, Mr. McNair, by Rubel Shelly
Don't just hate being called that?
• Rise Up Singing, by Bill Sherrill
What's your favorite way to sing?
• Doing Things Religiously, by Russ Lawson
How are you doing on your spiritual exercises?
• Open Our Eyes!, by Bill Sherrill
What do you see around you?
• What if Your Mom Found Out?, by Rubel Shelly
What if your mom knew?
• Workplace Faith, by Rubel Shelly
Where did Jesus find his followers?
• The One Egg Special, by Mike Cope
How can they be the same and yet so different?
• Developing Trust, by Joe Bagby
Where do you think you'll find real trust?
• The Rub of New Shoes, by Mike Barres
How long will you wear yours?
• Cozying Up to a Holy God, by Michele Howe
When is it wrong to try to portray God as our friend?
• Broken by Sin?, by Mike Barres
What do we do with sinners?
• Unbending Realities, by Rubel Shelly
Does anything really matter if morals don't matter?
• In Whose Image?, by Steve Puckett
Into whose image are we trying to make new Christians conform?
• A Cry for Excellence, by Tom Norvell
Is this the best we can do?
• Seeing or Believing, by Russ Lawson
What comes first, seeing or believing?
• Burden, Vision, and Passion, by Mike Barres
What are you living for this next year?
• Maybe You Need to Unplug?, by Rubel Shelly
Will you turn it off for a few days?
• Those Less Welcome?, by Mike Barres
How are we doing at welcoming in those not everyone else likes?
• Baby Worship, by Patrick D. Odum
Why make such a long and costly trip to see a baby?
• With Power, by Patrick D. Odum
Is it more than just mere words?
• Morning Glory, by Joey Cope
Do you know some late bloomers?
• In the Middle, by Jeff Scott
Where are you stuck?
• Audience of One, by Dr. Jeff Lee
Who are you performing to please?
• Do We Really Believe What He Said?, by Bill Sherrill
When does every nation begin next door?
• Pencils in an Age of Computers, by Rubel Shelly
What's your mode of communication?
• No Responsibilities?, by Tom Norvell
Is there ever a time we are not responsible for these things?
• The Value of Sermons, by Alan Smith
What's good about sermons?
• Aunt Vera, by Tom Norvell
What difference does a distant aunt really make?
• Elbow Grease, by Joey Cope
Are you clean enough to leave a message?
• The Least of These?, by Bill Sherrill
Who does Jesus value most?
• The Gipper on Good Intentions, by Rubel Shelly
Do good intentions let you off the hook for bad actions?
• God's Word is Not Dead, by Lou Seckler
Is the Word of God alive in your life?
• Make Your Preacher Want to Preach, by Bill Denton
What keeps your preacher preaching?
• Secure In My Insecurities, by Mike Barres
Can we really be honest about our weaknesses?
• Good Surgeons Try to Minimize Blood Loss, by Joey Cope
What kind of heart enjoys destroying another?
• New Windows, by Patrick D. Odum
What would you see if you had new windows in your church?
• 1 + 1 = Many, by Bill Denton
How much does one conversion actually mean?
• Suffering for the Lord, by Mike Barres
Are you willing to suffer if it spreads the Gospel?
• Scratching in Favorite Places, by Dr. Joe L. Cope
So how do you overcome a conflict with your dog and other friends?
• Are You Listening to Me?, by Tom Norvell
Is anybody listening?
• Our Hearts are Alive with the Sound of Music, by Tom Norvell
What would life be like without it?
• Me or Him?, by Mike Barres
Who are you really living for?
• Bobby, by Tom Norvell
I will miss him!
• Pneumatic Tools, by Mike Barres
What does faith have in common with a wrench?
• Seven Blessings or Six Strong Men, by Larry Davies
What will it take to get you to go to church?
• Why Johnny Can't Share His Faith, by Dave Cook
Why is it so hard to have the right things to say to seekers?
• The Master of Ministry, by David Smith
Watch out for those ditches.
• Excuse Me Lord, Do You Mind?, by Steve Higginbotham
God has been dethroned.
• What's Right With the Church?, by Mike Barres
• The Fired and the Hired, by Dr. Bill Denton
What's the difference?
• The Power to Save Everyone, by Mark Waltenbaugh
He really means everyone.
• The Marching Band, by Elaine Hardt
It all works together...
• Confessing the Bigger Picture, by Michael Harbour
• A Night on Varnum Street, by Linda Rondeau
A fledgling ministry, against all odds.
• Only to God's Glory, by Michael Harbour
May His glory be our motivation.
• Treasures in Clay Pots, by Lou Seckler
God uses weakness.
• When Everything Goes Wrong, by Alan Smith
Murphy's law applies to churches, too.
• Will a Man Serve God for Nothing?, by Steve Higginbotham
• On the Third Day, by Dr. Jeff Lee
We've all fallen short.
• Communication, Jesus-Style: Rebuke, by Mark Waltenbaugh
Confrontation can be tough.
• All Work and No Pay, by Dr. Jeff Lee
Why would anyone do this?
• Communication, Jesus-Style: Example, by Mark Waltenbaugh
What can we learn from him?
• These are the Days, by Michael Harbour
Seize the day.
• What If We Can?!, by Danny Sims
Can we really reach the entire world? Oh, yes!
• Egos and Outcomes, by Rubel Shelly
Be humble or stumble.
• Call 911. We are all Dead., by Michael Harbour
What can be done to prevent more tragic deaths?
• In a Plain Brown Wrapper, by Greg Cummings
• Pray for Him, by Tom Norvell
Pray for your preacher. He needs it.
• The Wait, by Ed Ellington
Is it really worth the waiting?
• I Wish I Had the Words, by Tom Norvell
Lord, give me the words I need to make a difference.
• Get the Word In, by David Smith
There's no excuse for not reading.
• A Call to Learn and Live, by Bill Denton
When it comes to spiritual matters, there are two kinds of people: those who act, and those who don't.
• Ministering at the Church of the Comfort Zone, by Dr. Chris Willerton
Are you comfortable? Are you comforting?
• Two Pelicans, by Tom Norvell
One can teach another how to fly.
• When I Was Your Age..., by Alan Smith
Old or young, we all have our place in leadership.
• It's About Him!, by David Smith
Keep focused on the mission.
• What to Do With Your "To-Do List", by Landon Saunders
Don't let it do you in!
• Been There, Done That, by Mark Waltenbaugh
Don't be so quick to write things off as failures.
• Too Many Hot Dog Eaters in the Stands, by Bill Denton
Evidently, church is a lot like baseball.
• God's Reminders, by Deana Nall
Keep looking forward.
• Modeling Is Better Than Words, by Rubel Shelly
John Wooden was a great modeller.
• The Greatest, by Mark Waltenbaugh
The last shall be first.
• The All Seeing Eye, by Dwight Evans
Does it inspire fear? Or comfort?
• Leading to the Lord by Not Hindering, by Tom Norvell
• An Almost Empty Bus, by Tom Norvell
Are you just keeping a schedule?
• Makers of Disciples, by Bill Denton
What's our real job?
• What is Leadership?, by Archie Luper
Just what is it exactly?
• Living Below Your Means, by Rubel Shelly
• The Devil’s Foothold, by Rubel Shelly
Don't give him a boost!
• The Progress of the Gospel, by Randal Matheny
- • Six Billion by David Smith
- The numbers are staggering.
- • Follow Him, Stumbling by Dennis Downing
- Keep going, keep going.
- • Leadership Without Words by Rubel Shelly
- You can make a strong statement without saying
anything.
- • Nothing Preaches Like Kindness by Danny Sims
- It's a simple, strong message.
- • Troubled by Nothing by Dennis Downing
- Prayer is so powerful.
- • And Nothing But the Truth by Dennis Downing
- Return to the foundation.
- • One Life Shapes Another by Lynn Anderson
- Who needs a mentor?
- • Holding On to Your Integrity by Archie Luper
- The foundation of Christian leadership is integrity.
- • How to Please Everyone by Dennis Crawford
- 3 simple principles to complete criticism avoidance.
- • Strong Mentors Show Us How to Live by Lynn Anderson
- Example is powerful.
- • The Right Time for Leadership by Archie Luper
- All in good time...
- • Is Spiritual Mentoring a Biblical Idea? by Lynn Anderson
- You can?t find ?mentor? in the Bible, but
you?ll find lots of mentoring.
- • No Hesitation by Randal Matheny
- Delayed obedience is immediate disobedience.
- • Mentoring #1 by Lynn Anderson
- It makes a huge difference. Let's get started.
- • The Important Things Are Always Simple by Dennis Crawford
- The simple things are always hard.
- • Stepping Out of the Shadow of a Giant! by Phil Ware
- Joshua's journey from Moses' aide to God's servant.
- • Vision in Leadership by George McKinsey Robinson
- Can you see the task? Can you see beyond?
- • When Your Church Wants to Take Its Pulse by Lynn Anderson
- What does your check up say?
- • When All Eyes Look To You by Bill Denton
- Are you ready for such a time as this?
- • What Has Happened to the Church Today? by Archie Luper, Jr.
- So many churches are struggling...why?
- • Influence in High Places by Bob Briner
- Christians are needed everywhere.
- • Formulating a Plan for Planning by Earl Lavender
- So where do you start?
- • Why You Need a Written Commitment to Planning by Archie Luper, Jr.
- Church leadership doesn?t just happen.
- • The Multiplying Ministry by Dan Jocoy
- Use mentoring programs to help your church grow!
- • The Role of Vision in the Church by Archie Luper, Jr.
- Do you know where you're going? How will you know when
you get there?
- • Why Be a Leader? by J. J. Turner
- Good question, and we've got good answers.
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