External changes won't cut it, we need real spiritual transformation which comes from the Spirit of God.
07/17/2006 by Phil Ware
The newness wears off and we get bored and we lose interest and we give up.
07/16/2006 by Tom Norvell
Selling a bike for $5 (five dollars) is a bad deal, but not nearly as bad as giving away our soul for something valueless.
07/15/2006 by Steve Higginbotham
World Cup was such a big deal that even the monks in Thailand changed their priorities, but we must work to keep God number one in our hearts at all times.
07/12/2006 by Patrick D. Odum
Criticism hurts and we often respond unappropriately and hurtfully only making things worse so why don't we take time, weed our own garden, and learn from it.
07/10/2006 by Phil Ware
We all need to take a God-break a time when we get alone with God and be renewed and restored.
07/09/2006 by Russ Lawson
When we don't have to impress folks, we are free to live authentically.
07/07/2006 by Paul Faulkner
Our lives tell a story of faith, we need to know what our faith resume actually is.`
07/06/2006 by Ron Rose
So many things appear nice and are harmful while many look awful and prove to be beneficial; we mustn't make snap judgments because God is at work in all of it.
07/05/2006 by Marsha Jordan
Little things, done faithfully, like taking out the garbage, are the glue, the grace, of ongoing and lasting relationships and marriages.
07/04/2006 by Patrick D. Odum
Freedom in Christ came at a high price and must be protected from legalism and license and can best be understood by flying a kite.
07/03/2006 by Phil Ware
Spiritual growth really requires us to have a spiritual trainer to help us with our spiritual discipline.
07/01/2006 by Scott Owings
Unity isn't easy to make happen and the example of Acts 15 really challenges us to give up some things along the way.
06/27/2006 by David Sessions
Acts 15 becomes a great way to gain principles for building unity in the church today.
06/26/2006 by Phil Ware
While we don't expect to do the work to make prayer work, we must at least engage ourselves in the task we pray for.
06/22/2006 by Alan Smith
Our Christianity has to accompany us everywhere, even traffic, or it doesn't go with us anywhere.
06/20/2006 by Rubel Shelly
Stuck in an airport trying to get home, Phil realizes several lessons about getting un-stuck spiritually.
06/19/2006 by Phil Ware
Prayer should be simple, just like Jesus taught it and not made unnecessarily complex.
06/18/2006 by Bill Sherrill
A simple anniversary celebration for the 39th anniversary leads a husband to reflect on his adventure with his wife!
06/15/2006 by Russ Lawson
Jackie Robinson demonstrated true courage when he handled himself in an exemplerary manner when becoming the first black to play pro baseball in the major leagues.
06/14/2006 by Alan Smith
Getting out of the rut is not only possible, but it can be fun, creative, and stimulating if we choose for it to be.
06/11/2006 by Ron Rose
We must learn to use the time that we have to do enjoy the things of life and do the work of God.
06/08/2006 by Steve Higginbotham
What we do is our vote and if we are disinterested, that vote shows up too, so let's vote with integrity each day.
06/06/2006 by Rubel Shelly
Worship has to be part of our everyday real life world where we work, play, do sports, have recreation, and watch our kids play.
06/05/2006 by Phil Ware
God can do all things, even more than we imagine, so why do we live and pray like we don't believe this?
06/03/2006 by Tom Norvell
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