Even if our time in life means we have to slow down, that doesn't mean the Holy Spirit quits working in us; we can see his power in the small things he does in our lives.
02/10/2004 by Charlotte Barres
When we try to do things by our own insight, we invariably end up blowing up everything; we need to go to God to help us through our messes!
02/04/2004 by Patrick D. Odum
While in the world the folks who are the secret to success don't get noticed, God notices the servants among us and so must we.
02/02/2004 by Phil Ware
God wants people to smell the aroma of Christ when they are around us!
02/01/2004 by Melva Cooper
What do you do when you can't unscramble the messes you've made; you trust that God can mend them and you go on trying to live a redemptive life.
01/31/2004 by Tom Norvell
We show our fellowship and friendship through those for whom we extend table fellowship and meals.
01/14/2004 by Randy Becton
In Hollywood, we can find people who are rich and people who are poor, but what they have in common is that they all need the compassion of Jesus demonstrated to them.
01/09/2004 by Randy Becton
No matter how much we love our family, we can't protect them all the time or fix their every problem; we have to trust God to work in their lives what is best for them and to take care of them.
12/28/2003 by Janice Price
We have let the world take Jesus out of Christmas and just make it a secular holiday; let's remember to make sure any holiday we celebrate is to the Lord and put Jesus back into our Christmas celebrations.
12/21/2003 by Rubel Shelly
The message for singles this Christmas is that there IS a home for you, and there IS someone there for you.
12/17/2003 by Cary Branscum
We can make the holidays a lot more cheery and bright if we will simply take a little time to plan and prepare for the holiday season.
12/16/2003 by Ryan Rush
We will leave behind messes for our children and grandchildren, but will we also leave behind a lasting legacy of faith?
12/15/2003 by Phil Ware
In the face of battling mental health challenges, could you take on the prospect of dying with faith, character, and hope?
12/12/2003 by Kathy Bailey
Jesus is a friend for all seasons, but so many of our friends are only fair weather friends.
12/07/2003 by Teresa Bell Kindred
What is the difference between complaint and lament?
11/26/2003 by Cary Branscum
Every day is a gift to spent wisely, but once it is gone, it can't be spent again.
11/25/2003 by Rubel Shelly
With everything in our lives changing all the time, it is very nice to know that Jesus doesn't change.
11/23/2003 by Tom Norvell
While we may be flawed, God is compassionate, loving, and forigiving, and through Jesus, he will find ways to save us!
11/21/2003 by Patrick D. Odum
Sometimes those who show themselves to be very self-destructive just need someone to help them get some rest and encouragement.
11/18/2003 by Rubel Shelly
So often leaders do not do their most important work, living out God's purpose for them, because they are so busy handling problems and crises.
11/17/2003 by Phil Ware
Some folks are just needing someone to believe in them and take a shot at helping them make it; are we willing?
11/13/2003 by Rubel Shelly
One of the very best ways to honor the memory and life of someone we respect who has died is to use what they have taught us and shown us to bless the living.
11/11/2003 by Janice Price
God has given us a new name and a new identity to go with his purposes; let's not let the world stick us with any of our old names.
11/07/2003 by Patrick D. Odum
We can't share our faith because we've lost the commitment to memorize and know God's Word.
11/05/2003 by Dave Cook
When we place things in God's hands, we don't have to agonize with worry about them.
11/04/2003 by Lou Seckler