Alan Garner describes a prayer and exhortation he gave at the Volunteers of America meeting and how wisdom and opportunity can be found in caring for the trials and troubles of those around us.
03/13/2009 by Alan Garner
Rubel Shelly describes a rare but beautiful story of sportsmanship that helps us prepare for March madness.
03/10/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Russ Lawson uses the Israelite's crossing of the Jordan River at flood stage to be a reminder that God is waiting for us to step out in faith so he can act in our lives.
03/06/2009 by Russ Lawson
Rubel Shelly reminds us that image is not substance and shadow is not tree: trust the tree not the shadow!
03/02/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the first duty of leaders is to be faithful, loyal, and trustworthy with the people closest to him.
02/27/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Rubel Shelly warns us about the lure of the quick fix and reminds us that there are no short cuts to what is valuable and that perseverance is necessary for character.
02/17/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Patrick Odum shares insights on sharing our faith in the public square using the reaction to Rick Warren's prayer at President Obama's inauguration.
02/03/2009 by Patrick D. Odum
Rubel Shelly reminds us the nature of heroism is about being diligent and faithful to our everyday tasks like Sully.
01/27/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Rubel Shelly shares his thoughts on following through with our commitments using an "eternal flame" that is not so eternal and has been turned off as an example of not counting the cost.
01/22/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Rubel Shelly talks about the difference between being a legalist and a good neighbor when one is above the law.
01/13/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Warren Baldwin reminds us of what God has entrusted us with to invest in our lives in ministry and receive interest on his investment.
01/11/2009 by Warren Baldwin
Ron Rose talks about a couple that loses everything beside faith and then finds an opportunity to influence others for God.
01/04/2009 by Ron Rose
Rubel Shelly reminds us of another way to be like Jesus and be above the law in a good way.
01/03/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Christmas can be a time where we escape the realities of the world and rejoice.
12/23/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Ron Rose shares a new word, w00t, that means joy in gamer language, that has entered our common communication language.
12/21/2008 by Ron Rose
Mike Barres rejoices in the birth of Jesus as our Savior, but also reminds us that He must also be our Lord!
12/18/2008 by Mike Barres
Bill Sherrill challenges us to judge our success based on our hearts and our service.
12/13/2008 by Bill Sherrill
Bob Sjogren reminds us the importance of fasting and praying for the president.
12/05/2008 by Bob Sjogren
Tom Norvell reminds us that in the middle of giving thanks and offering gratitude for God, we should still have a holy discontent and recognize that we need more of Jesus.
12/04/2008 by Tom Norvell
Lee Wilson challenges us to determine what God wants and be on His side.
11/29/2008 by Lee Wilson
Patrick Odum describes a city wide gathering of people who are different in many ways but find their unity in one thing -- Jesus!
11/22/2008 by Patrick D. Odum
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we are not perfect yet, and admitting our failures and imperfections is not an excuse, but an opportunity to meet God and have his grace help us grow.
11/13/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Rubel Shelly tells a story about a granddaughter named Avery who shared her grandpa with a little boy alone on grandparents' day at her school.
11/06/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Rubel Shelly reminds us to not settle for cramped spaces, especially cramped spaces in our minds!
10/28/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Rubel Shelly deals with the seemingly unending pessimism in human ways.
10/21/2008 by Rubel Shelly