Mark 9:38-41

"John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us." But Jesus..."

"John said to Jesus, "Teacher, we saw someone using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he wasn't in our group." "Don't..."

"[Jesus said,] "If anyone gives you even a cup of water because you belong to the Messiah, I tell you the truth, that person will surely be rewarded.""

"[Jesus promised us,] "I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.""

"[Jesus said,] "Anyone who is not against us is for us.""

"John said to Jesus, "Teacher, we saw someone using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he wasn't in our group.""

Inspirational illustration of Mark 9:41 -- I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.

Inspirational illustration of Mark 9:41 -- truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly be rewarded.

Who do you believe is Rubel Shelly writes about the serious subject of unity and division and the way we view and deal with those who are not one of us.

Is there truth that can be trusted? Jesus is the only absolute -- truth is found only in him.

How are we doing with our connection with those who are not one of us and are interested in us? Greg Anderson shares the third in a series of articles from Interim Ministry Partners on greeting guests and welcoming others into our midst.

When are little things not little things — most of the time! Tom Norvell reminds us that little things are not really little things and that they often are the difference between life and missing out on life.

How hot is it where you are? God calls us to decide for him or against -- he wants us to be hot, on fire for him.