Freedom in Christ came at a high price and must be protected from legalism and license and can best be understood by flying a kite.
07/03/2006 by Phil Ware
God gives us moments where we can not just be a solid light, but a startling, once in a lifetime influence for grace and good.
07/02/2006 by Larry Davies
Spiritual growth really requires us to have a spiritual trainer to help us with our spiritual discipline.
07/01/2006 by Scott Owings
We must be open with each other, transparent, for this is the only way we're going to grow in the Lord.
06/30/2006 by Paul Faulkner
The horrible death of one daughter and the coma of another and the confusion between the two leads the Ceraks and Van Ryns on the ultimate challenge of Christian faith.
06/29/2006 by Patrick D. Odum
A surgeon who gives blood to his patient is a reminder of all those who have invested in us to make us what we are.
06/28/2006 by Rubel Shelly
Unity isn't easy to make happen and the example of Acts 15 really challenges us to give up some things along the way.
06/27/2006 by David Sessions
Acts 15 becomes a great way to gain principles for building unity in the church today.
06/26/2006 by Phil Ware
What we decide, especially about Jesus, is crucial and we don't need to be making snap or rash judgments.
06/25/2006 by Tom Norvell
Honesty is more than just relating facts, it's telling the whole truth.
06/24/2006 by Steve Higginbotham
Procrastination nearly always makes things worse, so why do we put off so much stuff; and let's stop procrastinating and seize today!
06/23/2006 by Paul Faulkner
While we don't expect to do the work to make prayer work, we must at least engage ourselves in the task we pray for.
06/22/2006 by Alan Smith
The right time and the right light are necessary for us to find the right answers.
06/21/2006 by Elizabeth Price
Our Christianity has to accompany us everywhere, even traffic, or it doesn't go with us anywhere.
06/20/2006 by Rubel Shelly
Stuck in an airport trying to get home, Phil realizes several lessons about getting un-stuck spiritually.
06/19/2006 by Phil Ware
Prayer should be simple, just like Jesus taught it and not made unnecessarily complex.
06/18/2006 by Bill Sherrill
We don't like being passive, so we have a hard time recognizing that we have what we have because we are blessed.
06/17/2006 by Patrick D. Odum
Practice what you preach, walk your talk, and live the life you profess.
06/16/2006 by Paul Faulkner
A simple anniversary celebration for the 39th anniversary leads a husband to reflect on his adventure with his wife!
06/15/2006 by Russ Lawson
Jackie Robinson demonstrated true courage when he handled himself in an exemplerary manner when becoming the first black to play pro baseball in the major leagues.
06/14/2006 by Alan Smith
The Bible is given to us to help us know God and how to live for God, not to judge others.
06/13/2006 by Danny Sims
The world is looking for Christians who are really willng to be obedient, real, authentic, and genuine in their walk with the Lord and do what he says.
06/12/2006 by Phil Ware
Getting out of the rut is not only possible, but it can be fun, creative, and stimulating if we choose for it to be.
06/11/2006 by Ron Rose
A broken mug helps Tom Norvel remind himself of what is most important about life and ministry, that we are not through when we are damaged, but we must press on.
06/10/2006 by Tom Norvell
Romantic love will fail if it is not built on friendship.
06/09/2006 by Paul Faulkner