Special Features (Page 4) 2004 Archives

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Independent and Self-Sufficient

Can anything good come out of a serious motorcycle injury?

Good things can happen out of bad things if we find our sense of purpose!

Baggage Claim

Did they make the flight or lose the opportunity?

A rush to the airport and nearly missing a flight turns into a blessing when someone's kindness saves the trip.

Here is God!

Where can you find God on your map?

God takes away the fear of strange places.

Shelter in The Storm?

Can you find a place to protect you from life's weather?

Life is full of storms, so where and to whom will you go to find your shelter in the storm?

Loving God

Can you truly say

God longs for us to love him and how could we not love, both in our church worship (singing, praying, reading Scripture) and in our life of worship (obedience).

Thank You God!

How much do you like to hear the words, "Thank you!"

Thank you is one of the sweetest phrases in our language and God deserves more thank you's than anyone!

Searching for A Home

What are you searching for?

Our true home is in heaven, it is our homeland to which we are journeying.

Mental Block

Ever have trouble finding the right words?

Writing is a lot like life. In this article, Bruce Logue explores the parallels, and finds encouragement in One who helps.

Learning from the Wizard

What can you learn about life from the Wizard?

Learn life lessons from John Wooden about character, not just about basketball.

In Search of a Happy Heart

Why do we take ourselves so seriously?

We take ourselves way too seriously and end up adding unnecessary stress to our lives.

Prayer for the Nation 2004: US National Day of Prayer

A day to refocus and call ourselves back to our heritage of prayer.

Suggested prayer for the national day of prayer.

Tribute to a Fallen Hero

Some people won't take the easy way!

Story of Pat Tillman losing his life and living life in his own unique way.

Our Heritage

What are we designed to do?

Humans have souls and live forever.

The Passion: How Has It Changed You?

Seeing the Passion has made a difference in many — how about you?

We need to ask ourselves what are we going to do with Jesus' passion in the long term.

Passion or Person?

Why all the talk about the Passion?

God loves us so much that he sent his Son to save us.

Christian First!

What comes first in your life?

We should be a Christian and seek Christ's purposes for our life and his Kingdom as our first priority.

Sailors and Maps

Do we really know where we're headed?

There is a huge difference between rules and relationships!

Right in Place at Just the Right Time

Will you be where you need to be?

God gets us where we need to be when we need to be there!

More Than a Magical Symbol

What does the Cross mean to you?

The Cross must be more than a mere magical symbol to ward off evil, it must be the power of God for our lives.

Dubious Distinction

What do you want to be know for doing in your life?

People are forming their ideas each day by what we do leaving our legacy.

Sorry Rocks

What has repentance led you to change?

Repentance leads us to life change, not to just doing the same ol' relgious thing each week.

Doubting Thomas and Resurrection Faith

Do you ever doubt?

Take confidence in the risen Lord and share his message with many others!

Did Jesus Wear Glasses?

Do we know the real Jesus?

To remember anew how God sees me through the lenses of His love is a priceless gift. I was reminded in communion last Sunday, looking at my son, seeing God's son.

The Tear from God's Eye

What was that we saw falling to earth?

We can't really know anyone else's story without being able to view it from the perspective of God and God sheds a tear when we judge each other falsely.

Rated "R"

Why go to this show when it's rated "R"?

This "R" rating is for redemption and a whole lot more