Phil Ware reflects upon the star the Magi saw and puts it in its context of astrologers from Iran who recognized Jesus as King of the Jews and the religious leaders among the Jews who tried to kill him.
12/29/2008 by Phil Ware
Patrick Odum reflects on a Matthews who is a scientist who determined the star when Jesus was born and reminds us that it is not the star, but the one to whom it pointed, that is important.
12/27/2008 by Patrick D. Odum
Danny Sims gives us a staccato version of the birth of Jesus and the following narratives about His first trip to the Temple.
12/26/2008 by Danny Sims
Tom Norvell describes what it is like to be ready for Christmas on Christmas eve and wonders what it was like for God on the eve of His Son's birth into the world.
12/24/2008 by Tom Norvell
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Christmas can be a time where we escape the realities of the world and rejoice.
12/23/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Phil Ware talks about the significance of shepherds being found at the manger of Jesus.
12/22/2008 by Phil Ware
Ron Rose shares a new word, w00t, that means joy in gamer language, that has entered our common communication language.
12/21/2008 by Ron Rose
Rubel Shelly reminds us that if we celebrate a holiday, we should do it to honor the Lord.
12/19/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Perhaps because of the familiarity of the depiction of the birth of the Savior we fail to focus on just what an impact it had on the lives of all mankind.
12/17/2008 by Kay Talley
Phil Ware uses the story of the angels in Luke chapters 1 and 2 to remind us that Jesus' birth is something that should amaze us!
12/15/2008 by Phil Ware
Bill Sherrill challenges us to judge our success based on our hearts and our service.
12/13/2008 by Bill Sherrill
Phil Ware reminds us of the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, lived out in hard times, when God did the glorious and amazing things and longs to do them again in our day.
12/08/2008 by Phil Ware
Mike Barres reminds us that discouragements can leave an emotional residue and keep us from living as we should, but we can do some things to live as God would have us live!
12/07/2008 by Mike Barres
Tom Norvell reminds us that in the middle of giving thanks and offering gratitude for God, we should still have a holy discontent and recognize that we need more of Jesus.
12/04/2008 by Tom Norvell
We have made church much more complex than the story of Jesus. He brought a simple, real life plan to earth to save us.
12/03/2008 by Steve Ridgell
Phil Ware takes us back to Colossians 3 and challenges us to take a close look at the places where we do not allow Jesus to be Lord of our lives.
12/01/2008 by Phil Ware
Tom Norvell uses Psalm 145 to remind us how loving, compassionate, and gracious the LORD is to us, rich toward us in compassion, love, and grace in every day of life.
11/30/2008 by Tom Norvell
Lee Wilson challenges us to determine what God wants and be on His side.
11/29/2008 by Lee Wilson
Tom Norvell reflects on Psalm 145:13-16 and reminds us that in the middle of broken marriages, broken political promises, and broken hopes, God is faithful to his promises.
11/20/2008 by Tom Norvell
There is real hope for our present lives. God offers us this hope through Jesus, and only through him.
11/19/2008 by Tim Archer
Phil Ware shares a reminder that not only must we do good and live morally, but we must not forget the main thing, letting others know about Jesus!
11/17/2008 by Phil Ware
Sarah Stirman reflects on relationships, Thanksgiving and the book of Exodus and our need to move on.
11/16/2008 by Sarah Stirman
Alan Smith tells a story about an amber Napoleon Bonaparte gift to his wife and how it became a priceless piece of jewelry because he owned it.
11/11/2008 by Alan Smith
Mike Barres challenges us to seek spiritual maturity.
11/01/2008 by Mike Barres
Jenny Runkel reminds us of the rules of improv and shows us how to use them in our parenting!
10/30/2008 by Jenny Runkel
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