Hebrews 12

Jesus entered a world we recognize as our own. He did it to redeem us from the messes we have brought on ourselves. Phil Ware reminds us that the grit and gore that surrounds Jesus' birth is there to help us know that he came to a world like our own to redeem it.

Are we locating ourselves strategically, yet dangerously, as God's people so we can make a difference in the world as we rely, together, on God's protection? Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in an online, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to remind us of God's promise to protect and deliver his people and be their safe harbor.

How do you know if you have made the right decision? Rebecca Dowden shares an emotional look at a decision to not have children.

Do you just keep your head down and focus on only what might be dangerous? Sarah Stirman talks about running and rolling her ankle and how it made her afraid to focus on the goal and see the sights.

Have you ever hurt this badly? Sometimes life hurts us so badly it feels like we can't breathe.

What do you go to church to do? We need to remember that when we assemble, God joins us and it is a holy moment.

While we can get frustrated by our lack of choices about some things in life, the most important choice of all is ours because of Jesus! Max Lucado reminds us about our freedom to choose Jesus and eternal life or not.

Are you a giant or a burden? We stand on the shoulders of giants and have the blessinmgs we have because of their sacrifices.

Area all your debts paid? The greatest words we can hope to hear are "It's been taken care of" both in life and also for eternity.

As Abraham showed us, God's greatest promises often come packaged as our greatest sacrifices, hardest challenges, and longest journeys. James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of God's incredible journey of redemption and how Abraham was the one who began this journey demonstrating great faith when he followed God for a destination he did not yet know.

What distracts you most easily? Mike Barres reminds us to not be distracted with the things going on around us but fix our eyes on Jesus.

Can you break away from the things that are holding you back? We need to realize that sin and bad habits are the leash holding us back from being all God wants us to be.

What's the greatest danger to participating in a great move of God? Phil Ware finishes up his series on Nehemiah and emphasizes the importance of leaders being people of integrity.

My eyes are on Him! Phil Ware reminds of the Bible's repeated call to make the LORD the center of our lives and our focus and how Jesus must be that for us if we dare call ourselves Christians.

What do you know about those who have gone before you? We must remember those who have gone before us and learn the lessons they have left us!

His choice cost him billions You can choose to get full value of God's gift, receiving eternal life. Or you can squander what you've been given, and you'll live forever with the consequences. Because, just like Ronald Wayne and just like Esau, you will reach a point where your poor c

Do disappointments and discouragement keep knocking you down? I want to encourage you in the Lord to never, ever give up.

Have we missed the joy of our Father and the party he longs to throw for all of us who love him and give up all to follow Jesus? Jordan Harrell and Phil Ware invite to come celebrate at the table of grace our Father longs for us to share and not get hung up on chapter and verse prooftexting religion.

What are you seeing in your walk with Christ? God is calling us to more than just settling for the lax spirituality many of us find ourselves in.

Where are you going to end up when you get there? Phil Ware begins a series called shift and warns about the dangers of drifting with culture and losing our way.

Have you really thrown them away or just tried to clean them up? We need to not only be sorry for our sin, but we also need to get rid of the things in our lives that lead us to sin.

As we come to understand God as the King willing to show us his wounds, then share our wounds, the birth of Jesus takes on a fresh and powerful new meaning. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos and invite us to welcome Jesus, God who came to us to share our wounds and we see this in his manger and cross, the thrones on which he was exalted and

Can you get rid of that sin that entangles you? Throwing away the ring, getting rid of our sin is crucial if we are to bring peace to our world and those around us.

Why do we put so much emphasis on worship in the box and not in our everyday lives? Phil Ware finishes his series on What is Core by talking about worship and the importance of meeting together in big and small groups, but also living out the life God has called us to lead, being a reflection of the righteous character and gracious compa

What are you trading away of great value? So often we trade what is invaluable for that which is worth nothing.

Why does time move so much more quickly now that I'm older? Phillip Morrison shares ideas and input on our perception of aging and birthdays.

As human beings, we live where we look: Our lives follow the focus of our hearts. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware share a powerful virtual worship in Scripture, songs, and communion focused on Hebrews 12:2 and our need to fix our eyes on Jesus to continue with perseverance and endurance as we follow Jesus and seek to become like him.

So how long will you work to see what you've worked to grow? Teresa Bell Kindred encourages us to endure and do the work necessary to grow strong roots in our children and compares it to growing strong roots to grow strong trees and tall bamboo plants.

Why would anyone do that on national television? The holidays, and life in general, are not about drinking.

Are you running to win the victory? Sin entangles and causes us to stumble and fall rather than running victoriously, whether the sin is our own or the sin of others against us.

What a sweet dedication in a book, just wish it were my own! Russ Lawson writes about finding a book with a special inscription for fathers, dads, that reminds us that changing the world comes at a cost and so we step up to the plate and do what a dad is supposed to do.

What are you trying to carry around with you that is hindering you? Most of us are trying to carry around things that don't matter very much and they are weighing us down from doing what God wants!

How does your garden grow? Sometimes we just need to clear the clutter out of our lives!

How can we honor those who have meant so much to us in the past? One of the very best ways to honor the memory and life of someone we respect who has died is to use what they have taught us and shown us to bless the living.

What are you building your life upon? Phil Ware continues his series on The Story by looking at Peter's confession of Jesus and how Jesus takes flawed, broken, messed-up people and builds his church that is unstoppable.

When is finishing third actually about winning? Olympic Marathon 2004 was wild with Vanderlei de Lima finishing third because of a weird attack, but he still finished.

What are you going to do in your retirement? Christians should never retire spiritually, but instead re-fire!

Looking back, what is there that is unshakeable? Phil Ware revisits and reflects on 9/11 ten years later.

Where do you worship? Worhip is more than what happens on Sunday in our holy box.

What in the world is willy goo? A wise woman who loved, encouraged and disciplined her children.

What have you done to grow your soul lately? While we focus on physical exercise at the beginning of the year, why not also focus on spiritual exercise, too?

Do you know peace in your life? Do you know peace in your life? Or, do you find your days filled with conflict? Are you often belligerent and contentious with those around you? Find real peace in Jesus.

Will I follow on the journey, or will I choose to let where I am, where I'm comfortable, and what I have hold me in bondage? James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the call of the Lord to leave and follow no matter the cost.

Do you know where you will splash down? Phil Ware concludes his series on the 7 sayings of Jesus from the Cross, this one about "into your hands I commit my spirit" and comparing it to a child learning to jump off the edge of a pool toward his or her parent.

Why is it so easy to draw this line? Phil Ware reminds us that there should be no line between sacred and secular for followers of Jesus.

Is God a party pooper? My dogs just want to chase squirrels. What they don't realize is the danger that puts them in. They don't understand that the fence that seems restricting is actually something put there to protect them.

Learn the most important thing first. The one basic truth of Christianity is Jesus. Focus on him and everything else will make sense.

God's holiness and grace call us to live our lives to bless others with what we do and what we say. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to praise God for his holiness and grace and call each other to use our lives, our speech, and our actions to bless others.

Why is it so important to recognize that the bread is broken? Because we are broken, too! Phil Ware continues his series of Communion Devotionals called Beyond Bread and Wine that focuses on all the depth, meaning, and significance to the Lord's Supper.

So is there anything good that can come from our time of challenge and hardship? Mark Frost of http://www.interimministrypartners.com shares part two on the journey through the wilderness during the interim and how God is preparing his people for great things.

The word In the end, the church is the group of people that belong to God. Other meanings may cloud our understanding, but we need to see that that's what the church is.

Can you keep running and not grow weary? Burn out seems to happen more and more frequently, but when see why it happens, we realize that folks are losing sight of the goal and are often motivated for the wrong reasons.