Jesus called his disciples to leave comfortable lives in order to receive lives of purpose and a chance to be a part of God's mission in this world
07/29/2009 by Tim Archer
Russ Lawson reminds us of the importance of our letting our light shine in such a way that allows others to see God in your life.
07/28/2009 by Russ Lawson
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the economic times, especially the financial downturn, gives us an opportunity to learn new things and establish new values, more biblical values, in our approach to consumption, greed, and ownership.
07/27/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Phil Ware talks about a broken horse figurine and a shattered pink lamp and how God not only forgives, but also purifies us.
07/23/2009 by Phil Ware
The decision to follow Jesus requires us to die with him so we can live forever.
07/22/2009 by Steve Ridgell
Rick Brown continues his family unique series and tries to help us understand that we have to stop and let our families rest sometimes along the way.
07/21/2009 by Rick Brown
Tom Norvell reminds us of God's promises for those who are weary and tired: the Lord will renew us and restore us and cause us to ride on the wings of eagles and Jesus will give us rest.
07/20/2009 by Tom Norvell
Phil Ware imagines a conversation that the apostle Peter might have had with a visitor to him in prison shortly before his execution.
07/16/2009 by Phil Ware
The apostle Andrew shows us how to tell others about Jesus.
07/15/2009 by Bill Brant
Tom Norvell talks about the overwhelming challenges of trying to minister to people when it is beyond his power or ability and he hears the words of the apostle Paul about God's grace is sufficient and God's power is made perfect in weakness so that when
07/14/2009 by Tom Norvell
Rubel Shelly talks about how we all have begun to play the role of critic -- some are on the giving end and some on the receiving -- so how are we to act and respond in such a world?
07/13/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Ron Rose talks about his own struggle with legalism and challenges us to the liberating that comes from the good news of Jesus, the challenge to live a life of faith outside the walls of church.
07/12/2009 by Ron Rose
As we get older, our bodies begin to fail. But what about what is inside of us? God has promised that we don't have to age on the inside
07/10/2009 by Tim Archer
Phil Ware looks at Jesus' showing his disciples the scars on his hands and side to prove he was alive, resurrected from the dead.
07/09/2009 by Phil Ware
Rick Brown reminds us that we need to have a plan to negotiate the road that lies ahead for us and for our family and it is called the Genealogical Planning Strategy.
07/08/2009 by Rick Brown
Rick Brown reminded us that families run on values, so what are the values your family runs on?
07/07/2009 by Rick Brown
Rubel Shelly reminds us that there is something positive about thinking with an optimistic spirit and believing things can get done and be better.
07/06/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Phil Ware continues his lifewords series on the post resurrection sayings of Jesus and considers Jesus' blessing, "Peace be with you!"
07/02/2009 by Phil Ware
The countries and powers of this world do not last. I want to belong to a kingdom that lasts forever. I do.
07/01/2009 by Steve Ridgell
Rick Brown writes in his family unique series about a family having a plan for what they are going to do and the key step in the plan is to decide how to finish the following, "As for me and my house we will ..."
06/30/2009 by Rick Brown
Lisa Mikitarian reflects on the passing of her husband's kidney stone and is caught up in the pain of two more passings.
06/29/2009 by Lisa Mikitarian
Phil Ware continues his series of articles based on Jesus' LifeWORDS, the words he spoke after his resurrection. This week the focus is upon Jesus knowing and predicting he would be crucified and raised and what difference does it make to us today.
06/25/2009 by Phil Ware
Computers generate temporary files that can accumulate over time and slow down the system. We can get bogged down in the same way by things that accumulate in our minds over time.
06/24/2009 by Tim Archer
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the heart of leadership is not making excuses and helping others get the credit when things go right.
06/22/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Phil Ware shares insight in his LifeWORDS series on the resurrection sayings of Jesus and how Jesus forgave and empowered his failures, his disciples, by this forgiveness.
06/18/2009 by Phil Ware