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Honoring Presidents' Day?

Do we really need to remember this?

George Washington, like other early leaders in the United States, led by faith.

Hope Does Not Disappoint Us

Can we keep from being disappointed by broken hopes?

No matter how desperate things can seem, God has given the ability to hope in him through the power of the Holy Spirit.

True Love from Hope and Faith

Can hope really survive in such a tough time?

There is great power of child-like hope when empowered by the Holy Spirit.

On the Test?

Does it matter if we don't do some things that are hard

Imagine that we all approached life with the attitude of, "If it's not on the test then I'm not going to learn it."

Enduring Hope

Where does the power to keep hoping come from?

God continually renews our hope through the Holy Spirit.

Pneumatic Tools

What does faith have in common with a wrench?

Just as a pneumatic wrench gives us more power to remove bolts, the power of God's Spirit, the pneuma, gives us power to live.

Wonder Working Power

Why can't we see the power of the Holy Spirit in less exciting ways?

Even if our time in life means we have to slow down, that doesn't mean the Holy Spirit quits working in us; we can see his power in the small things he does in our lives.

Life Transformation in Less Than an Hour

Can it really happen in less than an hour?

One hour life transformation may be promised by an ad, but Jesus working through the Holy Spirit can make it happen!

The Sudden Kingdom

Have you ventured beyond the grace you've received?

Jesus brings us gracious gifts, but if we receive the gift without thanking and praising Him, we miss out on the Sudden Kingdom.

We Need More Sams!

What can we learn from a chubby little Hobbit?

The world needs more people like Sam, who are willing to be loyal, faithful, plodders and endure to the end.

Keeping Our Mouths Shut

Can you keep your mouth shut?

Even though it can be very difficult, we must learn to control our tongue or it will cost us.

Chaos and Peace

We can't forget the one while we experience the other!

Life is filled with its share of both good things and bad things, so we mustn't get so caught up in one that we forget the other!

Dodging Our Own Explosions

How do we get out of the way of our own explosions?

When we try to do things by our own insight, we invariably end up blowing up everything; we need to go to God to help us through our messes!

Miracle Ear

Can finding a hearing aid really be a miracle?

When people get together to help a friend find a lost hearing aid by searching and praying, is it a miracle if they find it?

The Heart and Soul of Success

An appreciation for those in the trenches ...

While in the world the folks who are the secret to success don't get noticed, God notices the servants among us and so must we.

Have You Caught This Aroma?

What do you smell like?

God wants people to smell the aroma of Christ when they are around us!

Scrambled Eggs

What do we do when we can't unscramble our messes?

What do you do when you can't unscramble the messes you've made; you trust that God can mend them and you go on trying to live a redemptive life.

Be Polite to All People

Whatever happened to plain ol' Christian courtesy?

As Christians, we must learn to be polite people, even though politeness and courtesy is disappearing in our modern society.

Always Respectful

Can being respectful really save lives?

Marines in Iraq are learning to win people over by showing respect and courtesy rather than using their guns.

O Be Careful Little ...

Who helps you with what you think?

We need to guard what we think in our minds and ask God to keep them pure.

Of Goats and Prejudices

Who is your old goat?

Listen to how you talk about others and see what you find: is it prejudice or humility?

With a Cherry on Top

What ever happened to kind, courteous, and respectful speech?

We need to put kind and courteous speech back into our lifestyle.

Time for a Rewind?

Can we really get do-overs?

God offers us something better than a do-over, mulligan, and second chance; he offers us forgiveness and cleansing.

Spared!

Can we keep that fresh feeling of being spared?

Being delivered from cancer is great; being delivered from sin and death is far greater and that is God's gift to us in Jesus Christ.

Foolish Trade

What are you trading away of great value?

So often we trade what is invaluable for that which is worth nothing.