Because Jesus is more powerful than death, he can tell us to not fear death. Our belief can overcome our fear.
09/14/2011 by Tim Archer
Rubel Shelly writes an article parallel to his book and emphasizes that somehow Jesus and his teaching survive all the weird things churches and church movements do.
06/14/2011 by Rubel Shelly
It was an email that carried the news. It was one of those things that catches you off guard and makes you think. I needed to express my appreciation, my honor of their work, so I wrote my email and addressed it to their daughter.
06/01/2011 by Bill Brant
Phil Ware continues his series on Mary and her being a window to the heart of God.
05/13/2011 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware shares insights on Sunday, the Resurrection Day of the Lord and why the disciples miss it and why we often do as well.
04/24/2011 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware completes the shift series with the theme of going fearlessly, and focuses on sharing our hope and following the Great Commission.
03/11/2011 by Phil Ware
Rick Brown talks about a famous photograph and the message to pray and have hope in the darkest of times, and to remember that fervent and earnest prayer is the kind of prayer the early church, the committed church prayed.
02/06/2011 by Rick Brown
Phil Ware begins his series on God's Riches for Us at the Table of the Lord and reminds us that we are called to share with those close to us what the Lord has done for us.
01/13/2011 by Phil Ware
Patrick Odum reminds us of the mistiness of life and reminds us to live with a sense of urgency and also anticipation of resurrection and joy.
01/04/2011 by Patrick D. Odum
We need to be able to recognize what things are of mere passing importance and what things have eternal consequences.
12/08/2010 by Tim Archer
Phil Ware reflects on the death of his grandfather, Daddy Gordon, and remembers his father's passing away, and is reminded of the floods in life that can't sweep away our hope.
11/25/2010 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware shares another message in his Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain series, focusing on Abraham, Jesus, the dirt, the hole, the tree, and the question.
09/09/2010 by Phil Ware
The fear of death drives people to act irrationally. There is, however, a way to be set free from that fear.
06/09/2010 by Tim Archer
The only thing we really need to know about life after death is that Jesus will be there with us
04/14/2010 by Tim Archer
Phil Ware writes a meditation on what Mary may have thought as she stood at the foot of Jesus' cross as he died, using the theme of wood in his life to connect the story.
04/01/2010 by Phil Ware
We are supposed to be in the world but not of the world. As followers of the Messiah, we are to be different, with our focus on heaven.
12/30/2009 by Bill Brant
Phil Ware challenges us to a life of passionate discipleship and challenge our children to follow with boldness, using the life of Paul.
12/27/2009 by Phil Ware
Christians need not fear death or what comes after. Jesus was dead and is now alive and can free us from the fear of death.
10/28/2009 by Tim Archer
Rubel Shelly challenges us with an old story to be people of truth and respect even in the most dire and painful circumstances and treat people with the same ethical respect we would expect ourselves.
10/26/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Jesus wept when he saw the pain and grieving caused by death. He still weeps with us when we are hurting.
10/14/2009 by Tim Archer
A dying boy reminds us of the things we should celebrate
09/30/2009 by Bill Brant
As Christians, we have hope because of what we are waiting, or more importantly, whom we are waiting for.
09/23/2009 by Tim Archer
The decision to follow Jesus requires us to die with him so we can live forever.
07/22/2009 by Steve Ridgell
Lisa Mikitarian reflects on the passing of her husband's kidney stone and is caught up in the pain of two more passings.
06/29/2009 by Lisa Mikitarian
Arthur John Gossip's famous sermon helps us face grief: "You people," says Gossip, "in the sunshine may believe the faith, but we in the shadow must believe it. We have nothing else."
06/10/2009 by Tim Archer