Articles Tagged 'He' (Page 20)

Christ our Hope!

by Max Lucado · John 1:11-13 · Christmas

Max Lucado reminds us that Christ is our hope and that we can invite him into our lives anew, and to stay, this Christmas.

You offer the invitation, and Jesus brings the blessing!

All in the Family

by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:1-6

Phil Ware is using December to remind us how to welcome Jesus during this special time and what Jesus' coming means for each of us.

When God chose to come into our world through a child, he chose a family line that was every bit as messed up as our world.

Indescribable

by Phil Ware · Acts 20:35 · Christmas · Giving · Generosity

Phil Ware shares a quick thank you for all who have donated and then focuses on establishing a new tradition of teaching his grandchildren to share what they have with others.

Wow! What a precious addition to our Christmas with these boys. We hope to do something like this every year.

A Thanksgiving Conversation

by Tom Norvell · 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 · Thankful

Tom Norvell shares an imaginary but important conversation between himself and God.

What would a frank conversation between us and God about thankfulness look like?

Future Safe

by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:3-9

Phil Ware reminds us that true thanksgiving is rooted in our future being safe in Jesus and sharing in his glory when he comes for us.

How secure to feel about your safety as we move into what seems to be an increasingly uncertain future?

God Has a Plan

by Max Lucado · Romans 8:28 · Purpose · Light · Darkness

Max Lucado reminds us that despite the work we have to do in the darkness, God is doing something special in us and with us.

Be assured, God has a pattern and plan for you!

Finish!

by Phil Ware · John 4:34 · Purpose · Called · Finish

Phil Ware reminds us that we are called to accomplish the mission God has called us to do so that when our days on earth are over we can say we have finished the work he has given us to do.

As long as there is life, we have a mission and purpose to complete.

Making the Profound, Simple

by Phil Ware · 1 John 1:1-4

Phil Ware reminds us that Communion is a powerful example of Jesus taking something profound and making it simple enough for us to understand and do together.

Our LORD God Almighty is the master at making the profound feel the simple.

Forever Friends!

by Phil Ware · John 15:15

Phil Ware reminds us that in Jesus, we are friends, and our friendships reach around the world, across cultures, and unite us in one family.

As followers of Jesus, we are blessed to have forever friends from all over the world!

Family

by Brian McCutchen · Ephesians 5:21-6:4 · Family

Brian McCutchen reminds us of the importance of family

Where can we go to know we are loved and safe from the storm?

Simple, Complex, and Awesome

by Byron Ware · Romans 5:6-11 · Love

Byron Ware reminds us that in our world of darkness, now more than ever, we need to be a people who do put love into practice every day.

Are we really letting our love light shine in a world filled with so much darkness?

Bat Turn at the Jordan

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Luke 3 · Repentance

Phil Ware and James Nored look at what the ministry of John the Baptizer meant for people in his day and call on us to share in this move toward the kingdom of God today.

before we can be ready to be fully used by the Lord in the work of the kingdom of God, we must have our bat turn moment.

Treasure

by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:19-22 · Grace

Phil Ware tells us a simple story of a mother's love to remind how our Father sees us as his treasure.

How can such a discovery, no matter how badly dirt-encrusted and stained, not be seen as a genuine treasure?

Be a Blessing

by Phillip Morrison · Luke 6:38 · Giving · Earthquake

Phillip Morrison reminds us that giving of ourselves and our funds brings untold blessings to both the receiver and the giver!

When we open our hearts and lives to him, God fills them with wondrous, eternal treasures.

Refresh

by Patrick D. Odum · Philemon 1:1 · Fellowship

Patrick Odom uses the short letter of Paul to Philemon to remind us what is important in Christ.

If the gospel we believe doesn't cause us to liberate people from the chains of our prejudices and selfishness, then perhaps we don’t understand it.

I Have Found the Answer!

by Tom Norvell · Galatians 5:22 · Kindness

Tom Norvell reminds us of the needed virtue in today's harsh world.

Here's what seems to be most needed in our harsh and cruel world.

Looking Beyond the Fireworks

by Phil Ware · Mark 9:2-10 · Jesus

Phil Ware reminds us not to miss the truth about Jesus by getting too caught up in the heavenly fireworks of the Transfiguration.

Peter thought it was good to be in that moment in time, but he had no idea the greatness of Jesus that he was missing!

One of Us!

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 1:1-18 · 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.

Jesus didn't come to earth to be protected from life's harshest realities, but entered into mortality to share it all with us — the good, the bad, the ugly, and the painful!

When Right Words Are Very Wrong

by Phil Ware · Mark 8:45

Phil reminds us that having right answers means very little if we don't treat people like Jesus did.

Right answers can never substitute for right living.

Hope, Healing, and Help

by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40 · Disaster · Relief

Phil Ware continues his posts on how to help with the disasters currently plaguing the United States.

With so many struggling, each of us has an opportunity to step up and make a difference in the lives of those in deep need!

Here's Where to Help!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40 · Compassion · Hurricane Harvey

Phil Ware shares a way to donate to help people in need from Hurricane Harvey.

You can help by donating to folks on the ground who have pledged to handle your gifts honorably.

Pray and Help!

by Phil Ware · James 2:14-17 · Compassion · Help · Hurrican

Phil Ware reminds us that compassion isn't compassion until it is turned into action just as faith without compassionate works is dead.

Practical information on how to help after Harvey and the devastation left behind.

This is Our Story, Too!

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 12:1-3 · Redemption

Phil Ware and James Nored continue to share God's story of redemption and focus this week on Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham and David and the genealogy of Jesus that displays God's grace.

We want our lives to be part of Jesus' story of redemption, and then we want to share that redemption with others!

More than Meets the Eye

by Phil Ware · Mark 6:30-44 · Weakness

Phil Ware looks into Jesus feeding the five thousand and reminds us that he longs to do amazing things through us, too!

Exhausted, bone-weary, and insufficient to meet the task at hand? Ah, you may just be in the place where Jesus can use you most powerfully!

Kryptonite of Grace

by Phil Ware · Mark 6:1-6

Phil Ware challenges us with a hard truth about our low expectations of what we believe Jesus can do with us, for us, and through us -- are we, the church, the Nazareth of today?