Hebrews 10:14,21,23-24,26

When perfect isn't perfect! Patrick Odum reminds us of a horribly blown call in baseball that cost Armando Galarraga a perfect game, and Patrick reminds us of what really makes us perfect.

What will it take to get you to go to church? Even a secular study of the benefits of going to church are pretty significant, but if that won't get us into the church building, six men carrying our coffin will.

"Dear Father, Thank you for the confidence I can have to enter your sanctuary. May I draw near to you in faith, full of assurance, with my heart..."

Can't get to church on Christmas because of other stuff? Some folks are canceling church service on Christmas day, but isn't that missing the point of why we have Christmas in the first place?

"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful."

What is your point of view? Bill Sherrill reflects on family reunions, perspective, being together, and church.

It always brought tears to her eyes when she thought of the first part of Genesis. Tom Norvel reminisces about the days our personal copy of the Bible and our visits to church were something precious and asks us to think through how important they are to us today.

Will you let the fire go out? Russ Lawson shares with us having to miss church because of weather and how much we need each other to keep the fire alive!

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let....."

"We must also consider how to encourage each other to show love and to do good things. We should not stop gathering together with other believers, as...."

Is it about going to worship? Sarah Stirman says she doesn't go to church to worship God, so what does she go for?

"Dear Precious One, Encouragement matters! You were not created to do life alone. We — Father, Son, and Spirit — made Adam to need Eve....."

Will you miss your next opportunity? May God give us those special moments to tell people how special they are to us.

What would you do to help a friend? The best friends bring their friends to Jesus to be blessed and helped.

"Dear Beloved, I love those times when you lose yourself in worshipful praise as you are filled with the Holy Spirit. To see your heart moved in love...."

So why do we get together, anyway? Brian McCutchen looks at the principles of Hebrews 10:24-25 and reminds us that the assembly, the church gatherings, must be about encouragement.

Are you sure you don't need church? Really? You need to be part of a church ... and some church needs you.

We can approach God without fear! Because of the sacrifice of Jesus, those of us with faithful, sincere hearts, who have been washed in the blood of Jesus, may confidently enter the presence of God.

Can you sway without breaking or falling? Mike Barres reminds us that we need to be like trees: flexible, rooted, connected, and built on the rock.

How should you present yourself before God? You may be rich or powerful or beautiful or famous or extremely talented. But when you come to God, you take all that off. You humble yourself and say to him, “Have mercy on me, a sinner.”

None of us can be perfect on our own. Only Jesus and His power can make us perfect. None of us can be perfect on our own. Only Jesus and His power can make us perfect.

Is your storehouse of anger doing you any good? Are you happier? Better? More fun to be with? Max Lucado helps us deal with the hurts of the heart that lead to bitterness, anger, and depression, as we are provoked and frustrated into sullen and negative states of spirit and emotion and mind.

Can we really take worship with us outside our religious boxes? Worship has to be part of our everyday real life world where we work, play, do sports, have recreation, and watch our kids play.

Surely you want to do something a little deeper than just another coat of pain? External changes won't cut it, we need real spiritual transformation which comes from the Spirit of God.

"Holy God, who has promised to return, How foolish I would be to keep on sinning after coming to the knowledge of your truth. Give me the strength to...."

Some people treat church like they do their health club. Not using a health club membership will not get you in shape. It is the same with church membership.

Puzzle pieces need each other to do what they are designed to do. Christians are designed to live in community.

Why is the loss of passion for the Lord taken so lightly? For God, losing our loving passion for His Son and His Kingdom is a major concern and we should repent!

How can you stand the fury of your storms? A violent storm reminds us of our need for God and his holiness!

"Dear Disciple, Vibrant faith is precious. Time, troubles, trials, and temptations can act as the devil's acids to eat away at your faith until the..."