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Before the Snow Flies

Do you need engineers to show you how to make a snowman?

We don't need a bunch of engineering drawings or theologian ramblings to understand God's Word; we just need a child-like heart.

Why Johnny Can't Share His Faith

Why is it so hard to have the right things to say to seekers?

We can't share our faith because we've lost the commitment to memorize and know God's Word.

A Heart-Stopping Experience

Are you caught on the tracks and the train is coming?

When we place things in God's hands, we don't have to agonize with worry about them.

Clustering?

How can I cluster my time effectively?

How do we cluster activities to allow us to focus our energies on doing God's will for our lives rather than spending all of our time in routine, daily, maintenance activities?

The Search for Jesus' Love

Where can folks find Jesus' love in your town?

compassion, concern, care, Christ, love, Jesus, Church

Revenge or Kindness

Is revenge really so satisfying?

Is it better to live with the philosophy of eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth or to practice forgiveness and kindness?

Doing the Right Thing

It sure is hard doing the right thing.

Doing the right thing is hard, but the retirement benefits make it worth the effort -- just ask Jesus!

Margin, Anyone?

The harder we work, the behinder we get.

So often we push everything to the edge... we have just enough money, we're always running just slightly behind, we're always returning our video rentals late, we're going right up to the deadline on every project. Wouldn't it be nice to have some margin,

The Art of Rationalizing

Who do you blame for your sin?

Rather than blame others for our sin or finding excuses to rationalize away our guilt, let's be honest with ourselves and with God!

Learning to Be Content

Have you found it yet?

I haven't learned to be content because I'm always wishing for more, but I'm trying and haven't stopped!

Sloggin' Through

How are you going to get it all done?

A plan to help us get things done we need to get done in a world of too much to do.

Give God Your Best and Don't Look Back

Give God your best gift; not sacrifice, but mercy!

We are often tempted to focus on the gift that is costly, but not greatest, when often the greatest gift that is needed is mercy.

Discernment: Don't Believe Everything You Hear

There are some real whoppers out there that way too many people actually believe.

With all that is said to us, we must practice discernment if we are ever going to really find the truth.

Do You Feel Lucky?

Do you want to be lucky or blessed?

Luck has many definitions depending upon those with whom you visit; but Christians are blessed!

Always Preparing

Sooner or later, it's time to end the preparation!

We spend so much of our lives in preparation, but sooner or later we have to get down and get after what we are supposed to do.

This Loss of Dreams

What a great disappointment to have to wait!

To have to put off your wedding would be a great disappointment, but life is filled with disappointments -- that's why we need the hope we have in Jesus.

True Love is Blind

How can God be blind to our sin?

God is blind to our sin because the blood of Jesus continually purifies us when we are walking in the light.

Humiliated!

How can we ever overcome humiliation?

If we don't bring back sinners whose sin has humiliated themselves, and if we we don't reach out to those who have been humiliated by others, then how can we claim we wear the name of Jesus?

The Only One Pulling

Ever feel like you're the only one trying?

Don't give up, you're not the only trying and even if you are, what you do matters to God.

E.T. and Christ

Is there something out there? What would it mean if there were?

Scientists are forever searching the skies for alien life, but what does that mean to the Christian? Randy Becton shares his thoughts on extra-terrestrials, aliens, and God.

Dig Deeper Where You Are

Do you know where your buried treasure is hidden?

Sometimes our greatest treasures are right under our noses at home.

That's My Story

What story are you telling each day of your life?

The kinds of stories we tell about ourselves, shape who we are.

Dry Spells

What do we do with the dry patches in our lives?

How do we handle the depression and spiritual dryness in our lives?

God's Amazing Majesty and Grace

Can we dare speak with such familiarity to our holy and majestic God?

God is both majestic and gracious; can we draw near to him as sinners with familiarity and tenderness?

Real Peace

Do you know peace in your life?

Do you know peace in your life? Or, do you find your days filled with conflict? Are you often belligerent and contentious with those around you? Find real peace in Jesus.