2 Timothy 2:1

"Christ has grace without measure in himself, but he hath not retained it for himself. As the reservoir empties itself into the pipes, so hath Christ....."

"Dear Precious Disciple, I appreciate your desire to follow Me and put Me first in your life. Your efforts at faithfulness do not go unnoticed. Your....."

As fathers, we can leave behind messes for our children and grandchildren; more importantly, we can leave behind a lasting legacy of faith! Phil Ware reminds us that as fathers and grandfather, we will leave behind messes but we can also leave behind a legacy of faith that lasts for generations.

How can we ever get out of simply reacting to crises? 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.

Do you have someone who needs you to believe in him? Some folks are just needing someone to believe in them and take a shot at helping them make it; are we willing?

Who will step up and point the way? The generation coming behind us, the millenials, are not hopeless at all, but we must step up and help guide them.

Who are you living to bless? We must live to pass along our faith to several generations, not just our kids.

How do we give the gift of legacy this Christmas, and not just give more stuff that will end up in a landfill a few years from now? Phil Ware remembers his Daddy Gordon and several Christmas memories that ensured his grandfather passed on a legacy of love and faith despite his few years of life.

I want to invite you to join me in living beyond the horizon of our children's faith! Phil Ware writes about leaving a legacy with his children and grandchildren to pass on faith and be passionate disciples of Jesus.

"Dear Father, Make me strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Help me pass your word on to others who also will share it. Help me take my share....."

Where does a leader find true and lasting glory? Phil Ware continues his series of messages on true shepherds in the church and focuses on the subject of a leader's glory -- seeing his or her passion formed in others they have trained.

Don't just hate being called that? An experience of Steve Mc Nair at training camp becomes the opportunity for all of us to remember we teach and train others.

Sooner or later you have to say good bye, but what does good bye really mean? Phil Ware finishes the third in a series of posts that focus on the 2014 July mission trip to Lima, Peru and Sagrada Familia children's home and he focuses on the last day of saying good bye and welcoming new children into the family of God.

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

What makes Scripture inspired truth? Phil Ware remembers an old mentor who has gone to be with Jesus, Neil Lightfoot, and as he recalls a lesson from John 4 about real faith is also reminded about the nature of inspired truth.

How do we learn to live with broader horizons and greater risk-taking for the Kingdom of God? Phil Ware completes his four-part series called 'Ancient Wisdom, Modern Grace.' He reminds us of our need to be a risk-taking group of Jesus followers

Life does 'go fast' so make the moments count and live for your grandchildren to pass on faith! Phil Ware talks about his NASCAR Experience and his father and passing on faith to future generations.

Have you ever thought about being a coach? Ron Rose talks about one of his personal mentoring heroes and emphasizes how we must all step up and start coaching someone.

What is more powerful in shaping the heart and faith of a child than a mother who prays for her children? Melissa Troyer shares a prayer all mothers of deep faith can pray over their children, and the children of others.

Stories reveal our insides, and on that day, Brook got a rare glimpse inside his dad... and he liked it! Ron Rose is in the coffee shop carrying on a conversation when God shows up and reminds us of the huge difference a little time with our kids can make to their future and the world.

"Dear Disciple, I AM deeply moved when people show their undivided loyalty to Me and are willing to invest everything they have in My cause. Remember...."

Godliness means having the commitment and the spiritual discipline to live in ways that honor and reflect the character and compassion of God. Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware lead through worship in song, the Lord's Supper, a powerful message from God's word, and a closing blessing for worship from home with family and friends in a meaningful way - we are called to live godly lives, intentionally!

"Dear Disciple, In today's verses Paul was urging Timothy to be strong. I urge you as well to be strong in Me. With Paul's impending martyrdom, he..."