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.
11/19/2003 by Kelly Breece
Sometimes those who show themselves to be very self-destructive just need someone to help them get some rest and encouragement.
11/18/2003 by Rubel Shelly
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.
11/17/2003 by Phil Ware
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.
11/16/2003 by Russ Lawson
Everything that isn't from God will fade, perish, die, and pass away.
11/15/2003 by Alan Smith
When we touch those in need and treat them with dignity, we are touching Jesus.
11/14/2003 by Amy Nappa
Some folks are just needing someone to believe in them and take a shot at helping them make it; are we willing?
11/13/2003 by Rubel Shelly
Sometimes it is helpful to just see the Gospel of Jesus demonstrated; that's what the movie Radio helps do for us.
11/12/2003 by David Smith
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.
11/11/2003 by Janice Price
How we treat the folks we don't HAVE to be nice to reveals a whole lot about us.
11/10/2003 by Phil Ware
God designed us to need a Sabbath rest -- not as Law, but as grace.
11/09/2003 by Randy Becton
Who has the greatest influence, you on the world or the world on you?
11/08/2003 by Alan Smith
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.
11/07/2003 by Patrick D. Odum
We don't need a bunch of engineering drawings or theologian ramblings to understand God's Word; we just need a child-like heart.
11/06/2003 by Rubel Shelly
We can't share our faith because we've lost the commitment to memorize and know God's Word.
11/05/2003 by Dave Cook
When we place things in God's hands, we don't have to agonize with worry about them.
11/04/2003 by Lou Seckler
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?
11/03/2003 by Phil Ware
compassion, concern, care, Christ, love, Jesus, Church
11/02/2003 by Randy Becton
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?
11/01/2003 by Alan Smith
Doing the right thing is hard, but the retirement benefits make it worth the effort -- just ask Jesus!
10/31/2003 by Russ Lawson
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,
10/30/2003 by Paul Lee
Rather than blame others for our sin or finding excuses to rationalize away our guilt, let's be honest with ourselves and with God!
10/29/2003 by Rubel Shelly
I haven't learned to be content because I'm always wishing for more, but I'm trying and haven't stopped!
10/28/2003 by Tom Norvell
A plan to help us get things done we need to get done in a world of too much to do.
10/27/2003 by Phil Ware
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.
10/26/2003 by David Smith