Bill Sherrill reminds us that the manger and the promises given to Mary would make the Cross seem impossible to understand until the empty tomb and the resurrection brought back the praise the angels gave on the day he was born.
12/29/2011 by Bill Sherrill
There is a certain futility in making resolutions. Only God can truly change us.
12/28/2011 by Tim Archer
Phil Ware talks about the recurring phrase in Matthew 1 and 2, in a dream, and how God fills the empty spaces left behind by our broken dreams.
12/25/2011 by Phil Ware
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the world can deny us of many things, especially love and joy and peace and so let's use Christmas as our opportunity to deny the world it's hold on our heart.
12/23/2011 by Rubel Shelly
There are a number of different ways to handle the Jesus question during Christmas. But you have to choose one.
12/21/2011 by Steve Ridgell
Rick Brown reminds us of a messy Christmas long ago and the messy time in which Jesus was born.
12/20/2011 by Rick Brown
Phil Ware goes over a number of inaccuracies that have crept in to our telling of the story of Jesus at Christmas, but reminds us that the main thing is that Jesus came for everyone and the more we know the story, the more we know it is true.
12/18/2011 by Phil Ware
Rubel Shelly helps clarify that Jesus is a historical figure and real, not something imaginary like the Easter Bunny, tooth fairy, and Santa Claus.
12/16/2011 by Rubel Shelly
While people may think they are giving truly remarkable gifts, no gift can match that of God's own Son.
12/14/2011 by Tim Archer
Rubel Shelly shares very respectfully the reason he wants to say Merry Christmas.
12/13/2011 by Rubel Shelly
Rick Brown gives some statistical data on Christmas shopping, historical data on the birth of Jesus, and some spiritual insight on how to keep from going under during the busy time we call Christmas.
12/12/2011 by Rick Brown
Phil Ware redoes an older article focused on Jesus being the child that leads us.
12/11/2011 by Phil Ware
Tom Norvell reminds us that life is temporary and should mean so much so let's grasp what is good and godly while we are here.
12/09/2011 by Tom Norvell
We are like stray dogs: unwanted, not clean, wounded. Jesus brings us home to His family.
12/07/2011 by Steve Ridgell
Russ Lawson takes a gag gift he received from his kids and reminds us that it is OK to be an old coot if this means being different from the world.
12/06/2011 by Russ Lawson
Phil Ware looks at the birth of Jesus and asks the very simple question: why did God reveal the birth of his Son to shepherds first?
12/04/2011 by Phil Ware
Rubel Shelly talks about living by lists and emphasizes the importance of moving things from your worry list to your prayer list.
12/02/2011 by Rubel Shelly
In the midst of the Christmas frenzy time, we need to remember the reason for the season. Thank God for Jesus
11/30/2011 by Bill Brant
Russ Lawson reminds us to share the journey with others whether they are rejoicing or crying, we can help in many ways, sometimes by just being with them.
11/29/2011 by Russ Lawson
Phil Ware continues his series on last words and first priority, and emphasizes the power of our influence to help others know, follow, and obey Jesus.
11/27/2011 by Phil Ware
Rick Brown reminds us to be thankful for God's mercies.
11/24/2011 by Rick Brown
There are lots of reasons to give thanks. It doesn't always seem that way, but if we put our mind to it, we can usually think of more reasons for being thankful than for complaining.
11/23/2011 by Tim Archer
Tom Norvell talks about his first grandchild, a granddaughter, being born in New York.
11/22/2011 by Tom Norvell
Phil Ware continues his series called Last Words, First Priority and emphasizes the line in the sand moment we call baptism.
11/20/2011 by Phil Ware
Rubel Shelly reminds us to invest each day in simple acts of service to others.
11/18/2011 by Rubel Shelly