We all say things we truly mean, but we prove ourselves unfaithful to our commitments and can't follow through with our promises; it's then that Jesus' words and Peter's reply become doubly important.
11/30/2003 by Tom Norvell
While we may not know exactly what is on the other side of our death, we know God is there and that is more than enough!
11/29/2003 by Alan Smith
Nothing blesses us than to see those we love being generous with others -- that's true thanksgiving!
11/28/2003 by Melva Cooper
God cares for us and beckons us to the quiet stillness to know he is in control and give us a chance to give him our thanksgiving.
11/27/2003 by Kelly Breece
What is the difference between complaint and lament?
11/26/2003 by Cary Branscum
Every day is a gift to spent wisely, but once it is gone, it can't be spent again.
11/25/2003 by Rubel Shelly
Often the delays in our plans are really God being gracious and giving us what we need and not what we want or plan.
11/24/2003 by Phil Ware
With everything in our lives changing all the time, it is very nice to know that Jesus doesn't change.
11/23/2003 by Tom Norvell
We are in the time of pain, the time of pregnancy, waiting for the birth of our ultimate life in with God.
11/22/2003 by Alan Smith
While we may be flawed, God is compassionate, loving, and forigiving, and through Jesus, he will find ways to save us!
11/21/2003 by Patrick D. Odum
There are all sorts defitions of friendship, but the bottom line is whether are not we are willing to let Jesus be our friend?
11/20/2003 by Russ Lawson
So many things we have are temporary, but the ones that are most important are the ones that help us hang on to the eternal.
11/19/2003 by Kelly Breece
Sometimes those who show themselves to be very self-destructive just need someone to help them get some rest and encouragement.
11/18/2003 by Rubel Shelly
So often leaders do not do their most important work, living out God's purpose for them, because they are so busy handling problems and crises.
11/17/2003 by Phil Ware
For many people "getting even" is what they're interested in and they won't be satisfied until it's done. They don't want someone to escape justice. Unfortunately, they fail to realize that never happens on this side of heaven's judgement.
11/16/2003 by Russ Lawson
Everything that isn't from God will fade, perish, die, and pass away.
11/15/2003 by Alan Smith
When we touch those in need and treat them with dignity, we are touching Jesus.
11/14/2003 by Amy Nappa
Some folks are just needing someone to believe in them and take a shot at helping them make it; are we willing?
11/13/2003 by Rubel Shelly
Sometimes it is helpful to just see the Gospel of Jesus demonstrated; that's what the movie Radio helps do for us.
11/12/2003 by David Smith
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.
11/11/2003 by Janice Price
How we treat the folks we don't HAVE to be nice to reveals a whole lot about us.
11/10/2003 by Phil Ware
God designed us to need a Sabbath rest -- not as Law, but as grace.
11/09/2003 by Randy Becton
Who has the greatest influence, you on the world or the world on you?
11/08/2003 by Alan Smith
God has given us a new name and a new identity to go with his purposes; let's not let the world stick us with any of our old names.
11/07/2003 by Patrick D. Odum
We don't need a bunch of engineering drawings or theologian ramblings to understand God's Word; we just need a child-like heart.
11/06/2003 by Rubel Shelly