Larry Davies takes the story of "The Little Engine that Could" and applies it to church.
05/18/2008 by Larry Davies
Phil Ware describes doing a funeral and a graveside for a good man and how it becomes the opportunity for good things to happen to children around the world.
04/21/2008 by Phil Ware
Ann Voskamp comes to a cross behind a country church and is reminded of the grace of Christ to not only save us but to also furnish us the basis of life.
04/19/2008 by Ann Voskamp
Phil Ware challenges us to think about how we view church and asks how we can make it a gathering of people committed to the Kingdom of God.
04/07/2008 by Phil Ware
Patrick Odum reminds us of the importance of church and how it may not be efficient, but is sure necessary.
04/06/2008 by Patrick D. Odum
"Only in his home town, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor." Mark 6:4
03/26/2008 by Skye Noe
Phil Ware addresses the issue of church leadership, hypocrisy, and consumerism by pointing leaders to Paul's example in Colossians of pointing people to Jesus, praying for their maturity, and trusting in Him to supply the power as Paul worked strenuously
03/10/2008 by Phil Ware
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets” (Mathew 7:12). This phrase of Jesus spoken during the Sermon on the Mount is referred to as the Golden Rule. I am curious how the world would
03/05/2008 by Skye Noe
I wish I was better at documenting my life. As much as I like to think my memory is strong and full of detail, there is so much that has slipped away. There are many solutions to this problem; some people are journal writers and have years of memorable
01/23/2008 by Skye Noe
This is what constantly amazes me about the efficiency with which God is able to solve our problems. It's not that I have any doubt concerning his power to create solutions; it's just amazing that he completes His plans using us! God is a master at solv
01/02/2008 by Skye Noe
I wonder sometimes if God feels the same way about the messages I send. I think about my prayer life and how often I address the message to Him but seem to only talk about me.
12/12/2007 by Skye Noe
Ron Rose shares a precious story about a granddaughter who had such faith in the middle of her surgery and the surgeon who was asked to find Jesus.
11/13/2007 by Ron Rose
No matter what evil spirits are present in this life, we know that God has given us a spirit that is stronger than all others. The message of God to this world is that God’s Holy Spirit is the only spirit worth celebrating, even on Halloween.
10/31/2007 by Skye Noe
Larry Davies reminds us that igniting people's passion is what it's all about in the life of the church and we need to do that, then turn them loose and let them go!
10/09/2007 by Larry Davies
We must never be willing to sacrifice the things we believe in to gain popularity, but we must find a way to become all things to all men, so that we may by all means save some.
10/03/2007 by Skye Noe
There are so many times in life that the world around me is full of confusing messages. It's hard to know which way to turn and it seems impossible to find my way. The good news is that as a Christian I have someone to clear the path ahead for me.
09/05/2007 by Skye Noe
Phil Ware shares how his church suddenly saw their call from God to be a front porch to the people of their community and how it changed them and helped them find their roots right back in the early story of Jesus' followers.
08/27/2007 by Phil Ware
Alan Smith reminds us of the importance of sending notes of thanks, appreciation, and encouragement and how important those are to others.
07/21/2007 by Alan Smith
Larry Davies shares a hard and horrible story of tragedy and asks where God is and helps walk us through Isaiah 43 and shows how it reflects the presence of God in our worst times through the people of God who help.
07/17/2007 by Larry Davies
Summertime is a great time of the year! There is nothing I enjoy more than spending a day at the swimming pool, having a cookout in the park, watching my favorite baseball team play late on a warm evening and watching the neighborhood kids play without th
07/11/2007 by Skye Noe
Phil Ware shares an experience where a small town was way over hyped and didn't live up to its advertising and compares it to what happens in our churches and encourages us to build God's community.
07/02/2007 by Phil Ware
In a world of bending and conforming, Christians need to learn to hold their ground.
06/13/2007 by Skye Noe
Just as birthdays should be about moms, so our very lives should be about the One who gave us life
05/16/2007 by Skye Noe
We mustn't let our feelings of inadequacy keep us from going to the One who can make us perfect.
05/09/2007 by Tim Archer
Mildred Budge goes to church decked out on commitment Sunday.
04/22/2007 by Daphne Simpkins