Special Features (Page 6) 2004 Archives

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Enduring Hope

Where does the power to keep hoping come from?

God continually renews our hope through the Holy Spirit.

We Need More Sams!

What can we learn from a chubby little Hobbit?

The world needs more people like Sam, who are willing to be loyal, faithful, plodders and endure to the end.

Chaos and Peace

We can't forget the one while we experience the other!

Life is filled with its share of both good things and bad things, so we mustn't get so caught up in one that we forget the other!

Scrambled Eggs

What do we do when we can't unscramble our messes?

What do you do when you can't unscramble the messes you've made; you trust that God can mend them and you go on trying to live a redemptive life.

Always Respectful

Can being respectful really save lives?

Marines in Iraq are learning to win people over by showing respect and courtesy rather than using their guns.

O Be Careful Little ...

Who helps you with what you think?

We need to guard what we think in our minds and ask God to keep them pure.

Of Goats and Prejudices

Who is your old goat?

Listen to how you talk about others and see what you find: is it prejudice or humility?

Time for a Rewind?

Can we really get do-overs?

God offers us something better than a do-over, mulligan, and second chance; he offers us forgiveness and cleansing.

Seeing But Not Seeing

What are you seeing in your walk with Christ?

God is calling us to more than just settling for the lax spirituality many of us find ourselves in.

Breaking Away From Our Leash

Can you break away from the things that are holding you back?

We need to realize that sin and bad habits are the leash holding us back from being all God wants us to be.

Pollyanna Piety

Is God really going to protect from us from every bad thing?

God never promised to protect us from every bad thing; he only promised to save us and turn every bad thing into a good one.

The Destruction Behind Remodeling

Could God be behind the destruction in your life?

Sometimes things have to be destroyed, pealed away, torn apart, and ripped out before they can be rebuilt by God.

Do You Shine?

If someone were to see you, would you match with Jesus?

Christians should be recognizable because their behavior and conduct match that of Jesus.

He Really Is In Control

What can we learn from the storm of the decade?

A horrible storm in the United States Pacific Northwest helps slow things down enough for folks to remember some key truths from God.

He is "I Am"

How do we really help people with low self-esteem?

We are given remarkable freedom in Jesus; we can become like him.

This Won't Surpise You

Who influeces what others do?

The greatest tone setter for ethics in the market place is the boss!

The Value of Vision

Have you begun to dream of what lies ahead?

If you don't take the time to dream it, it probably won't happen.

Puppies and First Snows

What can we learn from a puppy in the snow?

I'm convinced that God must know how to smile -- maybe even laugh right out loud. I think that's one of the reasons he gave us puppies.