Articles Tagged 'Up' (Page 3)

Tired but not Done

by Tom Norvell · Galatians 6:9-10 · Servant

Tom Norvell catches himself complaining about the things he tired of in TV, in others, and in himself, and then reminds himself he is accomplishing nothing and needs to be doing good and not growing weary.

I acknowledge that my complaints prevent me from doing the good that God placed me here to do.

Keep On Doing It!

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to call us to encourage and build up each other and learn to live out our own version of Ed-ness.

Ed saw a need to check on and connect with folks who have been absent, so he started doing it.

Freed to Serve

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Galatians 5:13 · Servant

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to remind us how Jesus paid the price to free us from sin and adopt us into God's family so we need to serve one another with our freedom.

Jesus paid the price to free us from sin, death, and hell so we could serve others in love.

Key Resources for Resurrection Sunday, Holy Week, Commission and Ascension Sundays

by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:1-7

Phil Ware shares some great online resources for images for Holy Week and Resurrection Sunday.

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched.

Our 'NUT Stories' Keep Us Alive

by Ron Rose · Psalm 1:3 · Faithfulness

Ron Rose talks about God's work in growing us into something special who all began as nuts who held their ground and God grew into his witnesses with stories to tell.

We all have stories that are yet to be told, I call them our 'NUT Collection' — stories about where we've been and what we've done back in the day.

The Power of Praise in the Presence of Enemies

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Psalm 34:1-3 · Praise

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to remind us and call us to passionate praise as our gift to honor God and empower his Kingdom in the face of fierce opposition today.

When things on earth seem bleak and our strength feels small, we can push against the darkness with praise!

Reflecting Jesus' Love to Each Other

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:1-6 · Love

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to challenge us to love one another and put other's need above our own.

Everyone in God's family is flawed just as we are, which makes loving each other hard at times. However, our love generously shared with each other is proof we are God's children in whom the Holy Spirit lives.

God of Fresh Starts

by Max Lucado · Romans 15:13 · Hope

Max Lucado reminds us that the God of hope gives us fresh starts just as he did to Noah with the olive leaf and the dove.

Hope is an olive leaf — evidence of dry land after a flood.

Jesus, After Christmas Coming

by Phil Ware · John 20:21 · Body of Christ

Phil Ware reminds us that Christmas isn't over, but now our role is to be Jesus' people, his presence, in our world.

Christmas isn't over; it has only just begun if we recognize that it is our job, together, to be Jesus to the world!

Living Water for Our Soul-Drought

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · John 4:14 · Holy Spirit

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to call us to find Jesus' gift of the Holy Spirit the living water to end our soul-drought.

If all we have is a once-a-year sentimental baby Jesus, then we don’t have the real Jesus and our souls remain parched and thirsty and our whole being longs for SOMEONE more!

Disoriented to Be Recalibrated

by Ron Rose · Micah 7:3-7 · Reconcile · Recalibrating

Ron Rose is back at the coffee shop to visit and pray and observe and be with God and discovers a dynamic new concept, sometimes God confuses to have us do a soft reboot and recalibrate our compasses!

His hands were fiddling with his watch the whole time. He had taken it off and seemed to be trying to get it to wake up, to get it unstuck.

An Overlooked Gem?

by Phil Ware · Luke 8:1-3

Phil Ware continues his reflections on his daily reading in the gospels, this time focused on Luke 8:1-3 and how this forgotten gem opens our eyes to the importance that women played in Jesus' ministry.

This seemingly innocuous transitional passage in the gospel of Luke is one of those hidden gems we often overlook!

LOVING A SPOUSE WITH ADHD: Understanding the Misery and Ecstasy

by Ken Fox · Matthew 19:1-10

Ken Fox, a relationship coach, shares insight and research on what it is like to be married to a person with adult ADHD.

More and more people have a better idea of the challenges of being married, or hopelessly in love with someone possessing the unmissable gifts you can't imagine living without!

Three Easy Ways To Help Service Members in Your Community

by Rhonda Underhill · Romans 12:13 · Help

Rhonda Underhill shares simple ways to help active service members and veterans with their adjustments to civilian life and provides many good links to services and resources that are helpful.

Living in a civilian world after being in service can be a tough transition, but with support from their community and friends like you, a service member's life can be much easier to navigate.

Touchable Hope

by Phil Ware · Luke 22:16

Phil Ware's Communion reflection on the Lord's Supper focused on Jesus' appearance to disciples after his resurrection, and what that appearance can mean for us.

What the resurrected Jesus gave to his shocked disciples who disbelieved for joy was tangible proof he had risen from the dead!

Inheritance Day

by Philip Gulley · 2 Timothy 2:1-2 · Inheritance

Philip Gulley talks about inheriting things from his grandfather and what it means for inheritance day to come.

Melancholy or anticipation? We are part of a great cycle of inheriting from our grandparents and parents as well as passing on to our children and grandchildren

Servant!

by Phil Ware · John 13 · Servant

Phil Ware reminds us that the Jesus vibe is about being a servant and helping others, but he also reminds us that there are powerful memories in the Lord's Supper to help remind us of this thought.

Jesus recalibrated greatness and changed it from being fame and notoriety to kneeling and using a basin and towel.

Please...

by · Ephesians 2:10 · Motherhood

Jordan Harrell leaves us with a powerful and beautiful reminder of God only calls us to be who he made to be in the situation he placed us!

Stop trying to be 'every mom'!

Tuna Salad and the Rest of the Story

by Philip Gulley · 1 Corinthians 13 · Kindness

Philip Gulley talks about going to the house of a friend in Chicago he calls Paul Jr. and ends up having lunch with Paul Harvey and reminds us that most famous people are nicer than we might think because they know they didn't get to the top, on their own

Most of them are wonderful human beings because someone gave them a leg up somewhere along the line, and they remember that. At least the good ones do.

The Way of Jesus #5: Because of Love

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Mark 14:34-35 · Crucifixion

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that Jesus gave his life for us because of his love for us and his unwillingness to leave us in sin and how his love defined

Why would the sinless Son give himself, surrender his life and his dignity, to save those who were ungodly, helpless, sinners, and enemies of God?

The Way of Jesus #2: Unsettling the Religious Status Quo

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Mark 7:1-13 · Religion

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the deadly consequences of a religion that forgets the love of God for broken people and the mission Jesus has for us to the lost world and helped define the way of Jesus through the cross to the empty tomb.

We must always remember that God's love for broken people and our call to his mission must matter most.

To the Girl on the Elevator

by Teresa Bell Kindred · James 5:16

Teresa Bell Kindred shares an emotional story from her experience caring for her husband in his two-plus month battle with COVID-19 and invites us to pray God's blessing into the life of an unknown young wife whose husband is in ICU.

I wish I could have hugged the girl on the elevator.

Once for Him, Once for Us!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 3:17

Phil Ware reminds us that God said almost exactly the same words to his Son twice, yet he spoke the first time to affirm his Son and the second time to let us know we must listen to the Son.

'Jesus is my beloved Son. What he says not only pleases me, but it is my fullest truth.'

I'm Done and That's Good!

by Christine Derengowski · Ephesians 6:1-4 · School

Christine Derengowski writes frankly and truthfully and encouragingly about dealing with our superheroes who have had to conquer forces unseen before for school kids in this crazy COVID world!

Instead of getting frustrated and pushing the assignment, I sat down with him at his desk in his superhero bedroom.

One-way Missionaries

by Bruce Logue · Mark 8:34-38 · Cross

Bruce Logue reminds us that people still do pick up their cross and follow Jesus and the Lord uses them to make an eternal difference!