Patrick Odum uses a humorous tradition in Chicago about reserving parking spaces after the snow plow passes and compares it to the year of Jubilee in the Old Testament.
03/14/2009 by Patrick D. Odum
Tom Norvel talks about being disappointed in a predicted snowfall that was nothing more than a light dusting.
03/03/2009 by Tom Norvell
Bill Denton reminds us that we are not only saved from something but for something, and we need to display that salvation through repentance and life that is changed into what God made us to be.
02/28/2009 by Bill Denton
Patrick Odum writes about firefighters burning down their own station, hypocrites, criticism, and our desire to run others down.
02/24/2009 by Patrick D. Odum
Patrick Odum shares a clear message from God's word, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, and talks about all God has done to make us worthy in Christ.
02/22/2009 by Patrick D. Odum
Phil Ware picks up on the message from 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 and the Monday article and gives added resources -- videos and graphics -- for folks to use in their ministry and life.
02/20/2009 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware talks about 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 and comforting others with the comfort we have received when we went through the season of mourning, grief, and pain.
02/16/2009 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware uses the climactic moment in the movie "Saving Private Ryan" where he is told to "earn it" to emphasize the difference between grace and obligation.
02/09/2009 by Phil Ware
Ron Rose shares with us about legacy, faith, children, grandchildren, funerals, and the real inheritance we need to set aside for those who come after us.
02/06/2009 by Ron Rose
Russ Lawson talks about events that shocked us and awakened us from our lethargy, but reminds us that we often just sink back into our old habits.
02/01/2009 by Russ Lawson
Though it seems that He should, God doesn't tell His creation to go to hell. God doesn't give up on us; we shouldn't give up on Him.
01/28/2009 by Bill Brant
Ron Rose puts the purpose of God and Scripture in the context of Jesus and what God wants to do with us, bless us, and teach us to love and forgive.
01/20/2009 by Ron Rose
Phil Ware looks at Matthew 18 and radical community in our churches.
01/19/2009 by Phil Ware
Ron Rose talks about a couple that loses everything beside faith and then finds an opportunity to influence others for God.
01/04/2009 by Ron Rose
Sarah Stirman reflects on the holiday blues, the ending of Christmas, and the extravagance and expense of the holiday, both modern and old.
01/02/2009 by Sarah Stirman
Phil Ware reflects upon the star the Magi saw and puts it in its context of astrologers from Iran who recognized Jesus as King of the Jews and the religious leaders among the Jews who tried to kill him.
12/29/2008 by Phil Ware
Tom Norvell reminds us that a step in the right direction is a good beginning.
12/14/2008 by Tom Norvell
Tom Norvell reflects on the greatness of God inspired by Psalm 145.
11/09/2008 by Tom Norvell
Phil Ware writes about children being valued for who they are.
10/31/2008 by Phil Ware
Rubel Shelly reminds us to not settle for cramped spaces, especially cramped spaces in our minds!
10/28/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Tom Norvell reminds us that forgiveness means the Lord erases our records of sins.
10/26/2008 by Tom Norvell
The reality of Christian life is not that we do not sin. It is seen in how we react to our sin.
10/01/2008 by Steve Ridgell
When people talk about forever, it doesn't mean an eternity. But when God talks about forever, it means time without end.
09/17/2008 by Tim Archer
When I was a teenager some friends and I would frequently get together on a weekend night to go camping.
09/03/2008 by Wesley Shutt
Steve Higginbotham reminds us that saying "I'm sorry" means truly apologizing.
08/30/2008 by Steve Higginbotham