The seasons, in life and in nature, are reminders of God's power to bring life and warmth out of death and decay.
01/13/2007 by Bill Sherrill
The old Gallows of the city of Chicago were left in the basement for years and years and this reminds Patrick of things that we allow to sit around in our hearts and fester and destroy us for years.
12/27/2006 by Patrick D. Odum
Family fights, shopping mall stampedes, world unrest and wars all will continue through the Christmas season, but we should not be surprised: Jesus came to save our fractured world.
12/18/2006 by Phil Ware
A trip around the Mall in Washington, D.C., leads Tom to reflect on how much he hates war and how he longs for the peace of Christ.
12/16/2006 by Tom Norvell
God wants us to be humble, but he doesn't want to get down on ourselves or judge ourselves or anyone else, he chose us and will us to his glory.
12/01/2006 by Paul Faulkner
Patrick Odum tells about a boy who shared his winnings with his father rather than spending it only on himself and the joy that this attitude brought the father and Patrick compares this to the joy we give our Father, God, when we share.
11/15/2006 by Patrick D. Odum
Should we give up when things look hopeless? Of course not, because the point may not be in winning in the eyes of others, but having God accomplish in us what he wants.
11/09/2006 by Patrick D. Odum
An awful Halloween ten years ago reminds us how important it is to value children for who they are!
10/31/2006 by Phil Ware
If you want something bad enough, you go for it and do whatever it takes to do it, even if no one understands you.
10/17/2006 by Rubel Shelly
The awful murders in our schools several weeks ago almost went unnoticed because we were so busy focusing on the Terrell Owens soap opera which shows how messed up we really are.
10/09/2006 by Phil Ware
No matter what others say or do to make you feel useless, Jesus loves you and has demonstrated again and again that you are useful to him!
10/03/2006 by Patrick D. Odum
No matter how bad things get, we are never hopeless.
09/14/2006 by Tom Norvell
Men can cry and should show genuine emotions.
08/22/2006 by Rubel Shelly
Road trash and tire debris challenges Phil to remember exactly who it was that Jesus reached and ask why we don't reach them today?
07/24/2006 by Phil Ware
Our lives tell a story of faith, we need to know what our faith resume actually is.`
07/06/2006 by Ron Rose
A simple anniversary celebration for the 39th anniversary leads a husband to reflect on his adventure with his wife!
06/15/2006 by Russ Lawson
Jackie Robinson demonstrated true courage when he handled himself in an exemplerary manner when becoming the first black to play pro baseball in the major leagues.
06/14/2006 by Alan Smith
Jesus is our lighthouse, the light in the darkness sent to guide us safely home.
06/07/2006 by Larry Davies
While there is much ado about the Da Vinci code, the real proof of Christianity's vitality and truth to the younger generation will be seen our living of the truth of Jesus.
05/22/2006 by Phil Ware
If you want to change the world, then start right where you are!
05/21/2006 by Rubel Shelly
So often we have the grandiose promises we've made, when in reality we won't do the small stuff!
04/22/2006 by Alan Smith
Life is filled with problems and some don't go away with just a prayer so we have to find a way to get past it.
03/28/2006 by Mike Barres
Overhearing a questioning about loving children enough gets Sarah thinking about the need for meaningful touch, focused listening, and hanging around together.
03/25/2006 by Sarah Stirman
Thank God for those who give others in unfortunate situations a chance to succeed.
03/19/2006 by Rubel Shelly
safety net, net, rescue, Jesus, servant of God
02/04/2006 by Russ Lawson