Rubel Shelly reminds us that a life turn around begins with a no that is actually the first step in saying yes to life, and that no is repentance.
08/09/2010 by Rubel Shelly
Tammy Marcelain shares her experience at a recent baptism and reminds us of the mercy and grace that are ours in Jesus.
07/11/2010 by Tammy Marcelain
Phil Ware tells about a time he lost his son Zachary and then found him and the joy of finding lost sheep in the teaching of Jesus.
11/05/2009 by Phil Ware
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the economic times, especially the financial downturn, gives us an opportunity to learn new things and establish new values, more biblical values, in our approach to consumption, greed, and ownership.
07/27/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Patrick Odum confronts us with the words of John the baptist about repentance and how we need to face ourselves honestly in the mirror.
10/25/2008 by Patrick D. Odum
Steve Higginbotham reminds us of a recent news story and disputes the charge that he was a moron, but instead was a man of integrity like we should be?
04/15/2008 by Steve Higginbotham
Warren Baldwin shares insights into Psalm 103 and the grace of God that delivers us from sin and guilt and shame.
03/22/2008 by Warren Baldwin
Patrick Odum compares the lack of vacancy in a French cemetery and a law forbidding people to die to the hope we have in the resurrection of Jesus.
03/21/2008 by Patrick D. Odum
Larry Davies reminds us that igniting people's passion is what it's all about in the life of the church and we need to do that, then turn them loose and let them go!
10/09/2007 by Larry Davies
Rubel Shelly remembers famed mime Marcel Marceau and how the silence is powerful and helps us hear, especially hear the voice of God.
10/04/2007 by Rubel Shelly
Tammy Marcelain shares about her return home to God and how it was a walk with Jesus that did it.
06/21/2007 by Tammy Marcelain
Tom Norvell remembers the words of the father to the older brother in the parable of the Prodigal son that everything the father has is his, it belongs to him.
06/03/2007 by Tom Norvell
Sometimes we find ourselves unhappy with where we are and look back to the good ol' days just like Israel did in turning their hearts back to Egypt.
01/21/2007 by Russ Lawson
This is an honest look at repentance and sorrow and life change, and reminds us that God's goal isn't our sorrow, but our reformed life.
10/10/2006 by Mike Barres
A dumpster with the word grace written on it reminds Tammy Marcelain of the great work that God can do in our lives to bring hope and joy and meaning when we receive His grace.
08/29/2006 by Tammy Marcelain
God is really in control, and is at our side, and in control of our agenda if we will loosen up and let him lead us.
08/23/2006 by Marsha Jordan
Pain is not always bad -- it is necessary to help us know where we need to change and be changed by the Father.
03/21/2006 by Rubel Shelly
God blesses us by giving us Jesus and also a holy lifestyle.
01/27/2006 by Paul Faulkner
We miss our loved ones when they die, but we can live in such a way to make sure that we see them again.
01/25/2006 by Russ Lawson
We should live passionately expecting the Lord's return.
01/23/2006 by Phil Ware
Little things can remind us and echoes of reality can reach, telling us that Jesus is coming back for us and that we need to be watchful, ready, and vigilant.
09/18/2005 by Elizabeth Price
The human spirit, created by God, is indominatable and has a passion to return to its home.
09/12/2005 by Bill Denton
We mustn't be distracted by the discussions about Jesus' return and lose sight of what is crucial about our discipleship.
05/16/2005 by Phil Ware
The resurrection is our term for reunion -- that day we anticipate and for which we plan.
03/31/2005 by Bill Sherrill
Death has been defeated by Jesus' resurrection so we need to only ask whether or not we belong to him.
03/29/2005 by Joe Bagby