We are in the time of pain, the time of pregnancy, waiting for the birth of our ultimate life in with God.
11/22/2003 by Alan Smith
While we may be flawed, God is compassionate, loving, and forigiving, and through Jesus, he will find ways to save us!
11/21/2003 by Patrick D. Odum
There are all sorts defitions of friendship, but the bottom line is whether are not we are willing to let Jesus be our friend?
11/20/2003 by Russ Lawson
So many things we have are temporary, but the ones that are most important are the ones that help us hang on to the eternal.
11/19/2003 by Kelly Breece
Sometimes those who show themselves to be very self-destructive just need someone to help them get some rest and encouragement.
11/18/2003 by Rubel Shelly
So often leaders do not do their most important work, living out God's purpose for them, because they are so busy handling problems and crises.
11/17/2003 by Phil Ware
For many people "getting even" is what they're interested in and they won't be satisfied until it's done. They don't want someone to escape justice. Unfortunately, they fail to realize that never happens on this side of heaven's judgement.
11/16/2003 by Russ Lawson
When we touch those in need and treat them with dignity, we are touching Jesus.
11/14/2003 by Amy Nappa
Some folks are just needing someone to believe in them and take a shot at helping them make it; are we willing?
11/13/2003 by Rubel Shelly
Sometimes it is helpful to just see the Gospel of Jesus demonstrated; that's what the movie Radio helps do for us.
11/12/2003 by David Smith
How we treat the folks we don't HAVE to be nice to reveals a whole lot about us.
11/10/2003 by Phil Ware
Who has the greatest influence, you on the world or the world on you?
11/08/2003 by Alan Smith
We don't need a bunch of engineering drawings or theologian ramblings to understand God's Word; we just need a child-like heart.
11/06/2003 by Rubel Shelly
We can't share our faith because we've lost the commitment to memorize and know God's Word.
11/05/2003 by Dave Cook
When we place things in God's hands, we don't have to agonize with worry about them.
11/04/2003 by Lou Seckler
How do we cluster activities to allow us to focus our energies on doing God's will for our lives rather than spending all of our time in routine, daily, maintenance activities?
11/03/2003 by Phil Ware
compassion, concern, care, Christ, love, Jesus, Church
11/02/2003 by Randy Becton
Is it better to live with the philosophy of eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth or to practice forgiveness and kindness?
11/01/2003 by Alan Smith
Doing the right thing is hard, but the retirement benefits make it worth the effort -- just ask Jesus!
10/31/2003 by Russ Lawson
So often we push everything to the edge... we have just enough money, we're always running just slightly behind, we're always returning our video rentals late, we're going right up to the deadline on every project. Wouldn't it be nice to have some margin,
10/30/2003 by Paul Lee
Rather than blame others for our sin or finding excuses to rationalize away our guilt, let's be honest with ourselves and with God!
10/29/2003 by Rubel Shelly
A plan to help us get things done we need to get done in a world of too much to do.
10/27/2003 by Phil Ware
Luck has many definitions depending upon those with whom you visit; but Christians are blessed!
10/24/2003 by Cary Branscum
We spend so much of our lives in preparation, but sooner or later we have to get down and get after what we are supposed to do.
10/23/2003 by Tom Norvell
To have to put off your wedding would be a great disappointment, but life is filled with disappointments -- that's why we need the hope we have in Jesus.
10/22/2003 by Patrick D. Odum