Rubel Shelly reminds us that we are not perfect yet, and admitting our failures and imperfections is not an excuse, but an opportunity to meet God and have his grace help us grow.
11/13/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Following Jesus is difficult ... but worth it. Sacrifice leads to joy, peace, hope, and purpose.
11/12/2008 by Steve Ridgell
Alan Smith tells a story about an amber Napoleon Bonaparte gift to his wife and how it became a priceless piece of jewelry because he owned it.
11/11/2008 by Alan Smith
Tom Norvell reflects on the greatness of God inspired by Psalm 145.
11/09/2008 by Tom Norvell
Elaine Hardt shares some helpful suggestions for small group Bible study.
11/08/2008 by Elaine Hardt
Rob Woodfin challenges us to do more than vote and then wash our hands of the matters that afflict our time and culture.
11/07/2008 by Rob Woodfin
Rubel Shelly tells a story about a granddaughter named Avery who shared her grandpa with a little boy alone on grandparents' day at her school.
11/06/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Do you ever feel out of place? Like you just don't belong? Maybe when you're visiting with a group of acquaintances, and you just can't seem to relate to them.
11/05/2008 by Wesley Shutt
Ann Voskamp shares a trip to minister to homeless people in Toronto and a struggling homeless addict that takes off his mask and speaks the truth.
11/04/2008 by Ann Voskamp
Phil Ware reminds us of the importance of prayer before and after this election.
11/03/2008 by Phil Ware
Tom Norvell reminds us to guard our words by praying for speech coming out of Psalm 143
11/02/2008 by Tom Norvell
Mike Barres challenges us to seek spiritual maturity.
11/01/2008 by Mike Barres
Phil Ware writes about children being valued for who they are.
10/31/2008 by Phil Ware
Jenny Runkel reminds us of the rules of improv and shows us how to use them in our parenting!
10/30/2008 by Jenny Runkel
We can overcome the anxiety that fear brings by giving all of our concerns to God. He will, in return, give us an incomprehensible peace.
10/29/2008 by Tim Archer
Rubel Shelly reminds us to not settle for cramped spaces, especially cramped spaces in our minds!
10/28/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Phil Ware continues his messages out of Colossians; this one focuses on Jesus being enough and anything added to Him is less.
10/27/2008 by Phil Ware
Tom Norvell reminds us that forgiveness means the Lord erases our records of sins.
10/26/2008 by Tom Norvell
Patrick Odum confronts us with the words of John the baptist about repentance and how we need to face ourselves honestly in the mirror.
10/25/2008 by Patrick D. Odum
Alan Smith reminds us of some important lessons that we can learn from trees.
10/24/2008 by Alan Smith
Ann Voskamp uses a boy's three-legged race to be the reminder that in a family, and in life, the closer we get the better we are.
10/23/2008 by Ann Voskamp
God is good. We are not. He sent his Son so we could be good.
10/22/2008 by Steve Ridgell
Rubel Shelly deals with the seemingly unending pessimism in human ways.
10/21/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Tom Norvell shares insights into Psalm 123, especially reminding us to look to God before we get angry, try to get even, go on the attack, or give up in despair, for mercy comes from God!
10/19/2008 by Tom Norvell
Rubel Shelly talks about how we can navigate through the economic and political storms and also reminds us that adversity is the opportunity for new beginnings.
10/18/2008 by Rubel Shelly