Articles Tagged 'Firm'

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Once for Him, Once for Us!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 3:17 · Affirm

Phil Ware reminds us that God said almost exactly the same words to his Son twice, yet he spoke the first time to affirm his Son and the second time to let us know we must listen to the Son.

Jesus is my beloved Son. What he says not only pleases me, but it is my fullest truth.

Affirming Their Best and Not Giving Up in Their Stumbles

by Phil Ware · Luke 22 · Failure

Phil Ware reminds us that Jesus affirmed Peter's value and his return to useful service BEFORE Peter's stumbling denials by the fire.

I can't help but believe that every time Peter heard a rooster crow, he also remembered the Lord's words of affirmation and assurance.

More Than What's in The Sacred Page

by Phil Ware · Matthew 3:13-4:11 · Temptation

Phil Ware shares very frank and clear teaching about how Jesus resisted temptation and reminds us that simply knowing the Bible is not enough to win the war with Satan.

When Jesus was hungry, alone, and had been contemplating his mission that would end on a cross, Satan's temptations were quite enticing!

The Way of Jesus #6: Buried

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Mark 10:46-52

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that Jesus died and was buried and that his burial has special significance for us and how they helped define the way of Jesus through the cross to the empty tomb.

Jesus died. He was buried. He was raised from the dead. Each one of those facts reminds us that Jesus was not some antiseptic hero from a distance.

Valuing Women in the Story of Jesus

by Phil Ware · Luke 1 · Women

Phil Ware focuses on Jesus, the New Testament, the Bible teaches about the value, importance, and role of women in God's unfolding plan of grace.

As in other epoch-making moments in the history of God's people, the movement of God in Jesus' story began with the valuing of women's voices.

Once for Him, Once for Us!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 3:17

Phil Ware reminds us that God said almost exactly the same words to his Son twice, yet he spoke the first time to affirm his Son and the second time to let us know we must listen to the Son.

'Jesus is my beloved Son. What he says not only pleases me, but it is my fullest truth.'

Where Do I STAND?

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Romans 5:1-2 · Foundation

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos encouraging us to stand in grace.

People "stand for" or "stand on" many things that waste their time, efforts, and lives on causes that don't really matter.

The Power of Affirmation

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Luke 3:21-22

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Luke's account of Jesus' baptism and the Father's response provides our focus for today: They remind us of how powerful loving affirmation can be!

Once for Him, Once for Us!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 3:17 · Affirm

Phil Ware reminds us that God said almost exactly the same words to his Son twice, yet he spoke the first time to affirm his Son and the second time to let us know we must listen to the Son.

Jesus is my beloved Son. What he says not only pleases me, but it is my fullest truth.

Affirming Their Best and Not Giving Up in Their Stumbles

by Phil Ware · Luke 22 · Failure

Phil Ware reminds us that Jesus affirmed Peter's value and his return to useful service BEFORE Peter's stumbling denials by the fire.

I can't help but believe that every time Peter heard a rooster crow, he also remembered the Lord's words of affirmation and assurance.

Whatever Happened to the Gift of Affirmation?

by Phil Ware · Luke 3:21-22 · Affirm

Phil Ware shares insight into affirmation of God's leaders from the life of Jesus and the ministry of Paul.

What I had missed was the human element of this event in Jesus' life. The heavenly Father was affirming his Son!

Unconventional Grace and the Song of Jesus

by Phil Ware · Luke 10:41-42 · Women

Phil Ware continues his series of reflections on what the Bible teaches about the value, importance, and role of women in God's unfolding plan of grace.

Like in other epoch-making moments in the history of God’s people, the movement of God in Jesus’ story began with the valuing of women's voices.

Too Familiar to Feel the Bite?

by Phil Ware · Luke 10:38-42 · Women

Phil Ware continues his series on what the New Testament teaches about God valuing women and the key role they played in the early church of Jesus.

Because we have heard the story of Martha and Mary so many times, we often miss the radical truth Jesus established at this dinner!

A Pat on the Back

by Max Lucado · 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 · Affirm

Max Lucado reminds us to give risk-takers, God-seekers, and hard-workers a pat on the back.

When we see one of these risk-takers and God-seekers, they deserve a Pat on the Back!

A Forgotten, but Necessary, Grace of Jesus

by Phil Ware · Luke 8:44-49

Phil Ware shares a passion on his heart about the way we have privatized and personalize conversion and salvation that eliminates the necessary grace of Jesus' community, family, and spiritual community.

Should we be surprised that so many call themselves Christians but never live for Jesus?

But Who Won the Game?

by Rubel Shelly · Galatians 6:10 · Sportsmanship

Rubel Shelly writes about a basketball game between the Gainesville Tornadoes and the Vanguard Vikings and the fans who helped give the team a life.

Sometimes the final score doesn't count as much as the way the game is played!

Asking and Honoring

by Stacy Voss · Matthew 11:7-15 · Honor

Stacy Voss reminds us that John the Baptist asked a deep and important question of Jesus and Jesus answered with not only truth, but also words of honor and affirmation.

How could he know for sure?

Building a Culture of Honor: Trust

by Phil Ware · John 21 · Trust

Phil Ware continues his series on building a culture of honor, this time focusing on trust.

Is trust really something that has to be earned?

Building a Culture of Honor: Affirmation

by Phil Ware · Luke 3:21-22 · Affirm

Phil Ware continues his series on building a culture of honor focusing on affirmation.

Where do we begin to change the cynicism and negativity we bring into our families, workplaces, and churches?

Are Attaways an Extinct Species?

by Phil Ware · Luke 3:21-22 · Affirm

Phil Ware reminds us of the importance of affirmation by talking about a nearly extinct species of blessings called an attaway or attaboy or attagirl.

Have you seen or heard any attaways lately?

Do You Know You Are Loved?

by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 116:15

Rubel Shelly writes about a great friend and follower of Jesus, Dr. Everett Blanton.

Holes in our hearts and hope for heaven.

Getting a Firm Grip

by Russ Lawson · 1 Timothy 6:12

Russ Lawson uses an old story about street cars to remind us of our need to hang on to God and our relationship with him.

Are you holding on to God?

Tested and Approved

by Laura Baker · Psalm 9:10 · Accountability

Laura Baker reminds us that we are tested and approved by God.

What does it lead us to do?

A Dad Who Gets It

by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:14-15 · Fatherhood

Rubel Shelly reminds us of what good fathers are like and that there are great stories out there to tell about good dads.

Don't you wish you could handle things as well?

Well Done!

by Tom Norvell · Matthew 25:21 · Affirm

Tom Norvell reminds of how beautiful it will be to hear "Well done!" from the Lord and how important it is for us to say it to each other until his coming.

Don't you just love to hear the words said to you!

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