While we don't like the thought of being a doormat, the example of Jesus teaches us some things about our need to serve others.
09/30/2004 by Larry Zinck
Before we criticize others for being too busy, maybe we ought to look at our own schedules!
09/18/2004 by Teresa Bell Kindred
It's amazing what happens when no one worries about who gets the credit.
09/14/2004 by Rubel Shelly
While it may not be fun, service is the role of Jesus!
08/21/2004 by Bill Denton
Listen to the Lord, don't seek the advice of those who don't truly know the truth.
08/13/2004 by Alan Smith
Take notice of God's grace and share it.
08/01/2004 by Kathy Bailey
Sacrifices that allow us to share in the life of God should bring us joy.
07/30/2004 by Alan Smith
Sometimes we get surprised at how quickly the Lord shows us to trust him; especially in the area of tithing!
07/28/2004 by Kelly Breece
The Cross must be more than a mere magical symbol to ward off evil, it must be the power of God for our lives.
04/18/2004 by Russ Lawson
To remember anew how God sees me through the lenses of His love is a priceless gift. I was reminded in communion last Sunday, looking at my son, seeing God's son.
04/08/2004 by Danny Sims
We are called to be Christ-centered, not self-centered.
03/28/2004 by Mike Barres
We bless because we have been blessed.
03/25/2004 by Jim Clark
While we talk about giving up things for the sake of the Kingdom, are we willing to give up our children to go to the mission field?
03/21/2004 by Larry Zinck
Jesus' scars are beautiful to those of us it has saved.
02/27/2004 by Alan Smith
The heavens declare God's glory, it's just our complaints that get in the way!
02/20/2004 by Alan Smith
God communicated his love in a way that people of every language can understand: he did it through Jesus' death on the Cross.
02/17/2004 by Phil Ware
Listen to how you talk about others and see what you find: is it prejudice or humility?
01/27/2004 by Russ Lawson
We show our fellowship and friendship through those for whom we extend table fellowship and meals.
01/14/2004 by Randy Becton
All of life is our worship, our love for God expressed heart, soul, mind, and strength.
01/12/2004 by Phil Ware
A horrible storm in the United States Pacific Northwest helps slow things down enough for folks to remember some key truths from God.
01/11/2004 by Dr. Karen Buchanan
Loving like Jesus means that we love the forgotten, the unlovely, the left out, the marginalized.
01/03/2004 by Alan Smith
I'm convinced that God must know how to smile -- maybe even laugh right out loud. I think that's one of the reasons he gave us puppies.
01/02/2004 by Russ Lawson
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
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
With all that is said to us, we must practice discernment if we are ever going to really find the truth.
10/25/2003 by Alan Smith