Articles Tagged 'He' (Page 18)

When I Am Afraid

by · Luke 15 · Prayer · Seek · Path to God

Jordan Harrell reminds us of the comfort we find in the times of our darkness are tied to the amount of time we have sought to have a path to the Father when we are in the light.

I’m thankful for the way the Lord teaches me about his character through the pitter patter of those little feet.

All Seekers Welcomed Here!

by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1-11 · Witnessing · Outreach · Mission

Phil Ware continues his series called 8GT -- Eight Truths that Turned the World Upside Down.

In the Bible, sometimes a person's name was changed because of something that person did or because of something that God was going to do through that person.

Jesus Isn't Finished with Us Yet!

by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1-11 · Providence · Holy Spirit · Power

Phil Ware begins an eight-part series on eight truths that turned the world upside down, a look at the early verses of the book of Acts.

Behind every act of power in Acts, we see Jesus at work, guiding his followers and providing his strength for them to do what he asked of them.

Far Beyond the Monotony of Low Expectations

by Phil Ware · Luke 1 · Jesus · Christmas · Advent

Phil Ware reminds us to celebrate Advent and not simply settle for Christmas.

Advent is rooted in the work of God in history through real people to do the miraculous in the most human of things, the birth of a child.

Little Miracles

by Dennis Downing · Psalm 77

Dennis Downing writes about Church on the Streets and a special morning worship service when the minister receives the ministry of the people he came to serve.

How a bunch of poor, but precious homeless people minister to their minister in Brazil.

How Full Is Your Gift Sack?

by Phil Ware · Philippians 2:5-11

Phil Ware asks us to remember all the people who joined Jesus at his birth and challenges us to believe that these are exactly the kind of people Jesus came to redeem -- people just like us!

Most of us only hoped to get enough of these seasons’ “givings” in our sacks not to be embarrassed, humiliated and marked as a less than desirable.

Jesus Came to Be One of Us!

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 1:1-18 · Jesus · Christmas · Incarnation

James and Phil continue their series on The Story of Redemption by focusing on the birth of Jesus and what it means for us.

We desperately need to push past the glitz of the season and remember the gritty grace of the manger and the glory of God incarnate in a helpless baby who came to be one of us!

At the End of My Rope

by Phil Ware · Mark 5:21-43 · Fruit of the Spirit · Frustration

Phil Ware reminds us that we can all reach the end of our rope and not know what to do and this is when Jesus can step in and change everything.

We are here to remind each other that we are not forgotten in our struggles of life, fear, and death. We are here to be the heart, hands, and voice of Jesus to the broken.

Three Questions that Made Me Healthier

by · 3 John 1:2

Jordan Harrell shares some challenges from several years ago after her baby was born and how three questions she needed to answer helped make her healthier in every way.

What I didn’t realize was that my wellness is not just about the food I put inside my body!

Phil Ware continues his series of messages of how Jesus values women, focusing this week on the loving and extravagant gift of the unnamed woman who broke her alabaster jar and anointed Jesus with expensive perfume.

Regardless of our reasons in the past, let’s make sure we honor the Lord’s wishes in this circumstance and others like it.

Treasures Old and New

by Phil Ware · Acts 2 · Women

Phil Ware continues his series on how the Bible and how God values women and their role in ministry.

This trek of discovery was our great joy in a year of deep sorrow. In the process, each of us discovered treasures old and new.

His Words, Your Community

by Tom Norvell · 2 Timothy 3:14-18

Tom Norvel reminisces about the days our personal copy of the Bible and our visits to church were something precious and asks us to think through how important they are to us today.

It always brought tears to her eyes when she thought of the first part of Genesis.

The Macedonian Connection

by Phil Ware · Acts 16 · Women

Phil Ware continues his series of reflections on the value given to women and their work in the Bible, with this week focusing on Paul's work in Macedonia.

As we examine the value of women to the work of God in the early church, we must examine the roles women actually performed at the request or with the blessing of the apostolic leaders.

Preparing for the Lord's Second Coming

by David W. T. Brattston · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 · Parousia

David W.T. Brattston reminds us of the kind of lives we need to live in preparation for the Lord's Coming.

We are to continue to live good Christian lives every day as preparation for the Lord's coming!

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!

As Jesus Did

by Tom Norvell · 1 John 4:19 · Love

Tom Norvell reminds us how Jesus could be and do everything he needed to be and do, but we can't, but we can love as Jesus loves.

We often let our human tendencies overpower our desire for His Spirit to do his work within us. But we can do this one thing well!

Co-Heirs with Christ

by Phil Ware · Galatians 3:26-29 · Healing · Co-heirs

Phil Ware continues his series of articles on the role of women and God's plan for women in Jesus' church; this week focuses on Paul's liberating statements in Galatians 3:26-29 and Romans 8.

Paul's declaration to the Galatians is a racial, social, and gender earthquake.

God's Providence? Perhaps!

by Steve Higginbotham · Romans 8:28 · Providence

Steve Higginbotham connects us with God's amazing work at getting people together and helping them live as brothers in Christ both in Bible times and today!

Is this any less amazing than Paul’s unlikely meeting with Onesimus?

Important Women, Important Roles

by Phil Ware · Hebrews 11 · Women

Phil Ware continues his series on the role of women and their importance in the story of God's unfolding grace.

If we listen carefully to God’s unfolding story, there are many strong women of faith who played key roles in the life of God's people!

Keep the Power Supply Open

by Max Lucado · Ephesians 3:14-15 · Holy Spirit

Max Lucado reminds us that the Holy Spirit is a daily resident in our hearts if we will open our hearts to him.

Occasional guest? No sir! The Holy Spirit is a year-round resident in the hearts of his children.

Restoring the Creator's Intent

by Phil Ware · Genesis 3-11

Phil Ware continues his series on the biblical view of women and God's plan to use Jesus' people to live out his purposes in his kingdom.

The divine goodness of our Creator has been ripped apart by human selfishness and suspicion, leaving behind its insidious and poisonous residues.

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!

The Holy Family, Incarcerated!

by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 2 · Refugees

Patrick Odum challenges us to think critically and lovingly in light of our new-found awareness of baby Jesus' status as a refugee from violence.

Christ Church takes the story of the flight to Egypt and uses it to make us think about what the “old, old story” of Jesus tells us about this very contemporary issue.

The Perfect Storm

by Max Lucado · Mark 4:35-39

Max Lucado reminds us about finding ourselves about being in a perfect storm and receiving God's perfect peace.

You don’t need to be a fisherman to experience a perfect storm.

You Break It; You Buy It?

by Phil Ware · Isaiah 53:5

Phil Ware reminds us that God broke one of the most held rules of merchandising, you break it; you buy it, and in Jesus turned this principle upside down.