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Eternal Gifts

What's eternal about about a power blue baby outfit?

So many things we have are temporary, but the ones that are most important are the ones that help us hang on to the eternal.

Bent on Self-Destruction

What do we do with folks bent on destroying themselves?

Sometimes those who show themselves to be very self-destructive just need someone to help them get some rest and encouragement.

DOS!

How can we ever get out of simply reacting to crises?

So often leaders do not do their most important work, living out God's purpose for them, because they are so busy handling problems and crises.

Getting Even

Are you really sure you can get even?

For many people "getting even" is what they're interested in and they won't be satisfied until it's done. They don't want someone to escape justice. Unfortunately, they fail to realize that never happens on this side of heaven's judgement.

Last Forever?

What do you have that will last forever?

Everything that isn't from God will fade, perish, die, and pass away.

Touching Jesus

Have you ever touched Jesus? You've had a chance to touch him!

When we touch those in need and treat them with dignity, we are touching Jesus.

Domonic's Fan Club

Do you have someone who needs you to believe in him?

Some folks are just needing someone to believe in them and take a shot at helping them make it; are we willing?

The Gospel According to Radio

Have you seen the Gospel demonstrated lately?

Sometimes it is helpful to just see the Gospel of Jesus demonstrated; that's what the movie Radio helps do for us.

Honor the Dead by Helping the Living

How can we honor those who have meant so much to us in the past?

One of the very best ways to honor the memory and life of someone we respect who has died is to use what they have taught us and shown us to bless the living.

The Least of These?

How do you treat those that you don't have to be nice to?

How we treat the folks we don't HAVE to be nice to reveals a whole lot about us.

Sabbath Rest: The Key to Revived Spirits

I just don't have enough time!

God designed us to need a Sabbath rest -- not as Law, but as grace.

Who Influences Whom?

So who really made Bill Clinton President?

Who has the greatest influence, you on the world or the world on you?

What's in a Name?

What name do you go by?

God has given us a new name and a new identity to go with his purposes; let's not let the world stick us with any of our old names.

Before the Snow Flies

Do you need engineers to show you how to make a snowman?

We don't need a bunch of engineering drawings or theologian ramblings to understand God's Word; we just need a child-like heart.

Why Johnny Can't Share His Faith

Why is it so hard to have the right things to say to seekers?

We can't share our faith because we've lost the commitment to memorize and know God's Word.

A Heart-Stopping Experience

Are you caught on the tracks and the train is coming?

When we place things in God's hands, we don't have to agonize with worry about them.

Clustering?

How can I cluster my time effectively?

How do we cluster activities to allow us to focus our energies on doing God's will for our lives rather than spending all of our time in routine, daily, maintenance activities?

The Search for Jesus' Love

Where can folks find Jesus' love in your town?

compassion, concern, care, Christ, love, Jesus, Church

Revenge or Kindness

Is revenge really so satisfying?

Is it better to live with the philosophy of eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth or to practice forgiveness and kindness?

Doing the Right Thing

It sure is hard doing the right thing.

Doing the right thing is hard, but the retirement benefits make it worth the effort -- just ask Jesus!

Margin, Anyone?

The harder we work, the behinder we get.

So often we push everything to the edge... we have just enough money, we're always running just slightly behind, we're always returning our video rentals late, we're going right up to the deadline on every project. Wouldn't it be nice to have some margin,

The Art of Rationalizing

Who do you blame for your sin?

Rather than blame others for our sin or finding excuses to rationalize away our guilt, let's be honest with ourselves and with God!

Learning to Be Content

Have you found it yet?

I haven't learned to be content because I'm always wishing for more, but I'm trying and haven't stopped!

Sloggin' Through

How are you going to get it all done?

A plan to help us get things done we need to get done in a world of too much to do.

Give God Your Best and Don't Look Back

Give God your best gift; not sacrifice, but mercy!

We are often tempted to focus on the gift that is costly, but not greatest, when often the greatest gift that is needed is mercy.