Philippians 3:16-21

"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..."

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.

"Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you."

"Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ."

Inspirational illustration of Philippians 3:20 --

Inspirational illustration of Philippians 3:20 -- But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.

Inspirational illustration of Philippians 3:17 -- Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.

Our joyous thanksgiving overflows! We give thanks for ten years of God's blessings at Heartlight.

Could anything be better than living in Mayberry? Steve Higginbotham talks about four murders that occurred in the town that furnished the backdrop for Andy of Mayberry and reminds us that we live in a fallen world and need to keep our eyes on our heavenly home.

What will your new body look like? God will make us new and give us knew bodies when Christ comes again.

We're only strangers here; our homeland is heaven! Our citizenship is in heaven, so let's live like heaven is our home!

How are we supposed to feel about all of this? Phil Ware shares some thoughts about Independence Day, July 4, 2013, and what it means and should call us to do in our time and our situation in today's world.

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.

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

The Lord is not finished surprising us with His grace and power if we live for His purposes. Phil Ware takes time to reflect on twenty years on the web and to give thanks for those who got them there and for the Lord who continues to do miracles among us.

Where is your primary citizenship? Our first and primary citizenship must be our allegiance to the Kingdom of God.

Why should we be content to remain immature in Christ? Mike Barres challenges us to seek spiritual maturity.

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.

Where are we going to get trained leaders for our church's future? Phil Ware reminds us of Jesus' practice in preparing his disciples for ministry and leadership.

Why in the world would anyone want to go to such an effort? Serving may be hard work, but like good exercise, it develops us into a healthier people.

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

"Dear Servant of God, Families, churches, groups, and communities are all systems of people. These systems are built upon flawed people and broken..."

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.

Should this actually be one of our life goals? God is really in control, and is at our side, and in control of our agenda if we will loosen up and let him lead us.

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.

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.