We have let the world take Jesus out of Christmas and just make it a secular holiday; let's remember to make sure any holiday we celebrate is to the Lord and put Jesus back into our Christmas celebrations.
12/21/2003 by Rubel Shelly
The message for singles this Christmas is that there IS a home for you, and there IS someone there for you.
12/17/2003 by Cary Branscum
We can make the holidays a lot more cheery and bright if we will simply take a little time to plan and prepare for the holiday season.
12/16/2003 by Ryan Rush
We will leave behind messes for our children and grandchildren, but will we also leave behind a lasting legacy of faith?
12/15/2003 by Phil Ware
In the face of battling mental health challenges, could you take on the prospect of dying with faith, character, and hope?
12/12/2003 by Kathy Bailey
Jesus is a friend for all seasons, but so many of our friends are only fair weather friends.
12/07/2003 by Teresa Bell Kindred
What is the difference between complaint and lament?
11/26/2003 by Cary Branscum
Every day is a gift to spent wisely, but once it is gone, it can't be spent again.
11/25/2003 by Rubel Shelly
With everything in our lives changing all the time, it is very nice to know that Jesus doesn't change.
11/23/2003 by Tom Norvell
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
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
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
One of the very best ways to honor the memory and life of someone we respect who has died is to use what they have taught us and shown us to bless the living.
11/11/2003 by Janice Price
God has given us a new name and a new identity to go with his purposes; let's not let the world stick us with any of our old names.
11/07/2003 by Patrick D. Odum
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
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
I haven't learned to be content because I'm always wishing for more, but I'm trying and haven't stopped!
10/28/2003 by Tom Norvell
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
We are often tempted to focus on the gift that is costly, but not greatest, when often the greatest gift that is needed is mercy.
10/26/2003 by David Smith
With all that is said to us, we must practice discernment if we are ever going to really find the truth.
10/25/2003 by Alan Smith
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