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 talks about the Holy Spirit and the importance of the Spirit in Jesus' conception, birth, and all that is tied to it.
12/24/2009 by Phil Ware
Mike Cope shares a beautiful story about a family tradition of dropping a quarter into the stockings of everyone in the family at Christmas, this includes a video update.
12/22/2009 by Mike Cope
Phil Ware writes about Christmas, Joseph and Mary, and the "You've got to be kidding me!" moments in the life of Jesus.
12/17/2009 by Phil Ware
The best part of Christmas is not the presents, but the people.
12/16/2009 by Steve Ridgell
Phil Ware writes about Ruth and her love and faithfulness and how God used this to bring the Messiah, bless broken-hearted Naomi, and bless his people.
12/10/2009 by Phil Ware
Jesus looks at a poor church in Revelation 2 and declares them rich. True riches aren't measured with dollar signs; they are found in the relationships that we build.
12/09/2009 by Tim Archer
God provides the Holy Spirit and a community of believers to help us fulfill our commitment to Him.
12/02/2009 by Steve Ridgell
Janet Colbrunn tackles the hard task of helping us write creative Christmas letters that do more than inform our friends: they tell our story for generations to come.
12/01/2009 by Janet Colbrunn
Tom Norvell reminds us not to discount the small steps we make in our lives because out of them come the big ones!
11/30/2009 by Tom Norvell
Ron Rose reminds us that Thanksgiving is about those who have blessed us and our being a blessing back by letting them know and thanking them.
11/17/2009 by Ron Rose
Steve Higginbotham talks about four murders that occurred in the town that furnished the backdrop for Andy of Mayberry and reminds us that we live in a fallen world and need to keep our eyes on our heavenly home.
11/09/2009 by Steve Higginbotham
Tom Norvell talks about taking off in the pea soup of bad rainy weather and lifting up through the clouds and finding the sun and tying this all to our need to look beyond the clouds.
11/08/2009 by Tom Norvell
Christianity is a public commitment. It must not be hidden.
11/04/2009 by Steve Ridgell
Phil Ware talks about the promises of Jesus and how we know we can trust them: because he kept the hard and painful promises to die for us.
10/29/2009 by Phil Ware
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
Tom Norvell talks about living life abundantly, with urgency, a recognition that life is short, and that we may only have the opportunity to do some things once.
10/25/2009 by Tom Norvell
Christians are designed to live in community.
10/21/2009 by Steve Ridgell
Rubel Shelly reminds us through the words of Coach John Wooden that "What really counts in life is what you learn after you know it all."
10/20/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Rubel Shelly talks about his medical ethics class and the importance these students put on telling the truth in all situations.
10/05/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Phil Ware writes about Romans 8:22-29, the bondage to decay that our world faces, our own troubles and hardships, and slogans that we often use and abuse to try to encourage people who are grieving, wounded, or hurt.
10/01/2009 by Phil Ware
Tom Norvell reminds us to express our thanks to those who have blessed our lives and give us joy and thanksgiving when we remember them.
09/27/2009 by Tom Norvell
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
Patrick Odum talks about gratitude and thankfulness for the grace we have received and all the blessings we have in Christ and in life.
09/22/2009 by Patrick D. Odum
Not using a health club membership will not get you in shape. It is the same with church membership.
09/16/2009 by Steve Ridgell