Brian McCutchen reminds us that mercy is active compassion that makes a difference in people's lives and not just a fleeting feeling about bad news.
07/18/2013 by Brian McCutchen
Alan Smith reminds us that we can overcome the problems of dislike and proximity, uncomfortability and familiarity through love in very practical steps.
07/13/2013 by Alan Smith
Phillip Morrison continues his encouraging words with an especially relevant piece on Egypt and going home.
07/11/2013 by Phillip Morrison
Don't dwell on the past. Don't despair about the present. Look to the future and know that God is going to do wonderful things. And let that fill you with hope.
07/10/2013 by Tim Archer
Phil Ware continues his series on Luke 8 and 9 and this week he focuses on what each of these events has in common -- in each one, someone falls at the feet of Jesus.
07/08/2013 by Phil Ware
Lisa Mikitarian tells us a wonderful story about the Father's grace revealed in a young girl's fall with the cupcakes made to honor her beloved grandmother.
07/06/2013 by Lisa Mikitarian
Rubel Shelly comments and describes the difference between Superman and Jesus.
07/05/2013 by Rubel Shelly
Phil Ware shares some thoughts about Independence Day, July 4, 2013, and what it means and should call us to do in our time and our situation in today's world.
07/04/2013 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware continues his series on Out of the Box and Luke 8 and Luke 9 and the limiting expectations we have for encountering and meeting God.
07/01/2013 by Phil Ware
Rubel Shelly reminds us that questions keep our minds alive and the spirit of a child awakened in each of us.
06/29/2013 by Rubel Shelly
Sarah Holley challenges us to focus on our own actions, ask for forgiveness, and prepare for the next trigger encounter after we have come to grips with the latest time we've blown it.
06/28/2013 by Sarah Holley
Ron Rose talks about his adopted grand daughter Halle Grace and how important hugs are to her.
06/27/2013 by Ron Rose
It's not enough to start the Christian race. We have to persevere to the finish line if we want to win the prize.
06/26/2013 by Tim Archer
Phil Ware begins a series on Jesus called "Outside the Box" and challenges us to follow Jesus and ask the question, "Who is this man?" because it is the most important question in the world.
06/24/2013 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware writes about a group of young men and young women interning in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and the cultural and racial melting pot that is the church.
06/17/2013 by Phil Ware
Russ Lawson writes about finding a book with a special inscription for fathers, dads, that reminds us that changing the world comes at a cost and so we step up to the plate and do what a dad is supposed to do.
06/15/2013 by Russ Lawson
Tom Norvell shares with us that fear keeps a protective covering over ourselves and keeps us from seeing and experiencing the beauty and wonder that God has for us in our world and in other people.
06/14/2013 by Tom Norvell
Lisa Mikitarian shares an event in the life of her daily routine with her son and how her reaction to a broken mug leads to even more destruction and a family lesson.
06/13/2013 by Lisa Mikitarian
The responsibility for teaching the children about God lay with the parents, and while reinforcing repeated who God was and what God had done, the process also became a continual reminder to the parents as well.
06/12/2013 by Bill Brant
Rubel Shelly reminds us of the value of small increments of time used wisely to make an eternal difference by doing the small things in the lives of others that bless, encourage, and support them.
06/11/2013 by Rubel Shelly
Phil Ware reminds us that nothing we do in the Lord's name is insignificant, unimportant, or forgotten by God who loves us and remembers and rewards us for what we do.
06/09/2013 by Phil Ware
Greg Anderson shares the third in a series of articles from Interim Ministry Partners on greeting guests and welcoming others into our midst.
06/08/2013 by Greg Anderson
Rubel Shelly weighs in on the tragedy in Oklahoma, our easy explanations, and our overuse of the word just.
06/06/2013 by Rubel Shelly
We don't have to live in fear of God, waiting for him to zap us when we make a mistake. Yes, our God is a just God who will punish sin. But for those of us who seek him, who enter into a relationship with him, he is merciful and good. His love frees us fr
06/05/2013 by Tim Archer
Phil Ware talks about what to do when relationships are shattered and how it feels easier to trade in those relationships for new ones, but asks if this is really smartest and if it honors Christ and our walk with God.
06/02/2013 by Phil Ware
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