Philippians 3:16

"Dear Father, I want to join all your holy people in imitating the example of your apostle Paul, and I want to take notice of people in my own time..."

How are we going to go forward while looking backward with nostalgia? Rubel Shelly reminds us that while we don't want to be blindly optimistic, there is value in not being a pessimist and always thinking things are worse.

What are you waiting for? Ron Rose challenges us to get up and get going and quit waiting for your dreams to unfold.

Are you ready to push toward the finish? Philippians 3:12-16 and Philippians 1:6

So what do you do now that it has come to an end? Tom Norvell looks at how the disciples must have felt right after Jesus' death and then talks about a year ending and the New Year beginning.

That passion to pursue Jesus must never die! Phil Ware continues his series tied to Thanksgiving called "...and thankful" and this week he is thankful for the longing to move toward Jesus and pursue the things of God.

What can you really control about your day? Rubel Shelly reminds us of several things we cannot change, especially in overwhelming times, but one we can change is our attitude.

Was there something Jesus really couldn't do? Phil Ware continues his series on inviting Jesus to church and focuses on the question, who is Jesus family, the ones who find it so hard to believe and who will not allow him to act because of their unbelief.

Got that sinking feeling now that Christmas is past? Sarah Stirman reflects on the holiday blues, the ending of Christmas, and the extravagance and expense of the holiday, both modern and old.