I stole the idea from the apostle Paul: three ways to focus on Jesus next year.
12/31/2015 by Steve Ridgell
Phil Ware shares an insight on older people in the Bible and today who kept growing and changing through the years because they wanted to be more like Jesus.
12/29/2015 by Phil Ware
Rubel Shelly tells a story about Tommy Luck and the baby that transformed a rough mining town and then reminds us Jesus did the same thing with the world.
12/25/2015 by Rubel Shelly
The Herodium lies in ruins today. Herod is long dead and almost forgotten. But the baby that was born in a stable in the little town of Bethlehem is remembered, loved, and worshiped.
12/24/2015 by Tim Archer
Phil Ware reflects on Mary treasuring the memories of Jesus' birth in her heart and finds reason not to sweat the small stuff, not miss the moments of grace in Christmas, and not lose the opportunity to lock away treasures in our own hearts this time of y
12/21/2015 by Phil Ware
Tom Norvell makes a plea to fellow believers to think before speaking and acting and try to line up both with our example of how Jesus spoke and acted toward others.
12/19/2015 by Tom Norvell
Christmas is very difficult for many people. Is it really possible to find joy, peace, hope, and love this year.
12/17/2015 by Steve Ridgell
Phil Ware shares his series for December 2015 on welcoming Jesus and focuses on the Magi from the gospel of Matthew and lets that story remind us our need to reach out to the lost and foreigner and alien and refugee among us.
12/15/2015 by Phil Ware
Brian McCutchen reminds us to trust God and learn that our current circumstances aren't forever and that God can lead us to a new place.
12/12/2015 by Brian McCutchen
Holidays are a time for remembering family events and remembering what God did for us by sending His Son.
12/10/2015 by Bill Brant
Phil Ware reminds us that Jesus is the center of everything, our salvation, our time, our hope, but will we make Jesus the center of our lives?
12/08/2015 by Phil Ware
Rubel Shelly reminds us that our faith must make a difference in our normal lives or it matters little.
12/06/2015 by Rubel Shelly
He was called Basil the Great. Bishop of Caesarea in the fourth century, he was a staunch defender of the idea of the Trinity. He stood his ground against all opponents, even when the Emperor tried to exile him for his beliefs. Basil may have been bett
12/02/2015 by Tim Archer
Phil Ware writes about leaving a legacy with his children and grandchildren to pass on faith and be passionate disciples of Jesus.
11/30/2015 by Phil Ware
If we are willing, we can find Jesus in the most down to earth of places.
11/28/2015 by Philip Gulley
heartlight.org, verseoftheday.com, ayearwithjesus.com all want to say thank you in the words of Scripture for your prayers, love, support, and encouragement.
11/26/2015 by Scripture
There are reasons some people have difficulty giving thanks. We Christians see things differently.
11/25/2015 by Steve Ridgell
Ann Voskamp reminds us of the yada in Thanksgiving and redefines it to fit the truth of God.
11/23/2015 by Ann Voskamp
Rubel Shelly reminds us of the powerful quality of a simple flashlight to dispel darkness.
11/20/2015 by Rubel Shelly
They had a heavenly accent. They spoke in such a way that everybody knew they were on a journey, one that would end in heaven. They knew, as the old hymn says, "This world is not my home, I'm just a passin' through." They were on their way to the city God
11/18/2015 by Tim Archer
Phli Ware reminds us that God shares our pain in our worst moments of grief and loss, God is heartbroken with us.
11/16/2015 by Phil Ware
Rubel Shelly reminds us that unfair criticism is a part of life so we need to rely on our relationship with God to overcome it and we need to not ever become one of those kinds of criticizers.
11/13/2015 by Rubel Shelly
People choose the wrong direction for life. It may be they do not know the right way, or they try an easier shortcut, or they just want to do it their way.
11/11/2015 by Steve Ridgell
Phil Ware takes a moment to remind us of the importance of serving those who are caregivers and holding them up as heroes and recognizing that these people are considered precious in God's Kingdom.
11/09/2015 by Phil Ware
Bill Sherrill reminds us that life is full of ups and downs, good things and bad, so we need to find the good and not the bad.
11/06/2015 by Bill Sherrill