Phil Ware compares the journey to maturity with a family vacation in a minivan and reminds us that maturity is the journey, not a destination as we seek to become like Jesus.
03/03/2008 by Phil Ware
Tammy Marcelain reminds us that God is only a breath prayer away from stepping in and blessing our lives if we will only invite him in.
03/02/2008 by Tammy Marcelain
Jenny Runkel shares an experience with her parenting that took her outside the normal ScreamFree process and how she did the opposite of what she felt like doing to get back on track.
02/29/2008 by Jenny Runkel
Rubel Shelly talks about finding our way when we are trapped in darkness: look for Jesus to light the way.
02/26/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Tom Norvell reminds us that the safest place is in the center of God's will and that means loving God and loving people.
02/24/2008 by Tom Norvell
Lisa Mikitarian talks about her search all over the Internet for a painting that accurately reflects her love for her husband, but she also realizes that she already had what she was looking for, centered in God.
02/19/2008 by Lisa Mikitarian
Phil Ware describes a precious moment on his trip to Kampala and the work with Compassion International.
02/14/2008 by Phil Ware
Mike Barres talks about a real mess he made when he tried to cook when his wife was pregnant, but he tries again 28 years later to see if he can do it -- and does, reminding us to not quit with a failure.
02/09/2008 by Mike Barres
Alan Smith tells a story about a man who disappeared who was very, very tired and needed to lay down his burdens; and we've got to trust we can can lay down ours at the feet of Jesus.
02/08/2008 by Alan Smith
Jesus invited those who are tired to come to Him. If you are satisfied with the way things are, Jesus' message isn't for you.
02/06/2008 by Tim Archer
Rubel Shelly confronts our tendency to make excuses for our sins, mistakes, and errors and then try to use softer words to make them not seem so bad.
02/05/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Phil Ware shares insights he learned from a book and a group of pictures about Compassion International and the meaning of life and death.
02/04/2008 by Phil Ware
Bill Sherrill reminds that if we don't believe in the God of power today, it will be hard for those who don't believe in God to listen to us talk about the great deeds of God from long ago.
02/02/2008 by Bill Sherrill
Mike Barres reminds us that we so easily get our focus on things down here and not on the Lord who can help us with our lives and help us solve our problems.
01/31/2008 by Mike Barres
Rubel Shelly reminds us that so much of what the world sees in us is unhappy and dour, but Jesus was involved in life, joy, and friendship to show that it is the direction of our lives and not necessarily the acts themselves that make things holy or unhol
01/29/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Phil Ware talks about a trip to honor his son for graduating from grad school in computer programming and he says his son is priceless and no price is too high to pay to honor him, just like Jesus views us.
01/28/2008 by Phil Ware
Russ Lawson reminds us that our human nature was created by God and that we can use it to choose wisely, to choose God.
01/24/2008 by Russ Lawson
I wish I was better at documenting my life. As much as I like to think my memory is strong and full of detail, there is so much that has slipped away. There are many solutions to this problem; some people are journal writers and have years of memorable
01/23/2008 by Skye Noe
Patrick Odum challenges all of us to live as if it is our last hour on earth.
01/22/2008 by Patrick D. Odum
Phil Ware shares the beautiful words of a Rich Mullins Song, "My Deliverer," and an insight in how we must act to help preserve the hope of our children.
01/21/2008 by Phil Ware
Tom Norvell reminds us of the power of trusting God and putting our faith in his unfailing love.
01/20/2008 by Tom Norvell
Patrick Odum challenges us to get rid of the clutter in our lives and our churches just like Jesus challenged the people of his day.
01/19/2008 by Patrick D. Odum
Rubel Shelly talks about Starbucks and their emphasis on customer service and how we need to emulate their desire to greet help others.
01/15/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Christine Villas shares insights on how a trip to Africa changed her opinion of all women.
01/13/2008 by Christine Villas
Tom Norvell shares with us the promise of Jesus to find peace even in the middle of a world full of trouble, because Jesus has overcome the world.
01/10/2008 by Tom Norvell