Phil Ware reminds us that people make up their own definitions of what grace means all the time, but Jesus defines grace, exemplifies it, and pours it out upon us and he should be our example and definition of grace.
09/13/2016 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware reminds us of the harsh truth about knowing more than we put into practice, we are certainly called to be much more than a biblical thumb drive.
05/24/2016 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware concludes his six-part series on the man with leprosy that Jesus heals (Mark 1:35-45) and how we can learn to impact the lives of others as Jesus did.
04/12/2016 by Phil Ware
If we build our lives on the teachings of Jesus, we'll have a solid foundation that will see us through even the hardest times. If we choose to build somewhere else, we may very well find ourselves with a life that can't stand up to life's trials.
11/12/2014 by Tim Archer
My dogs just want to chase squirrels. What they don't realize is the danger that puts them in. They don't understand that the fence that seems restricting is actually something put there to protect them.
06/25/2014 by Tim Archer
Rubel Shelly takes on the risky topic of being judgmental and risks saying that there are times when we must be discerning and use proper judgment.
01/10/2014 by Rubel Shelly
David Bratton shares with us some important ideas about praying without ceasing and obeying, honoring, blessing, and working for the justice that blesses God.
07/25/2013 by David W.T. Bratton
Phil Ware continues his series on The Story this week focusing on David and Uzzah and the Ark of God.
11/11/2012 by Phil Ware
Some may think that the kid games Somon Says and Red Light, Green Light show how to live the Christian life. I think Follow the Leader is better.
06/13/2012 by Steve Ridgell
Phil Ware looks at the last chapter of the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 7, and emphasizes Jesus' call to us to obey, put into practice, bear fruit, and do what he says.
08/19/2011 by Phil Ware
The point of obedience school was for my dog to learn life is better with me as his master. It is true for me and God as well.
03/16/2011 by Steve Ridgell
Bill Sherrill comes along and gives us a reminder and a dose of humility so that we can understand that God is beyond our ability to comprehend.
12/14/2010 by Bill Sherrill
Phil Ware continues his series on moving from Church to Kingdom and focuses on obeying the words of Jesus.
06/03/2010 by Phil Ware
Bill Denton remembers a story told about President George W. Bush putting his feet up on his mother's coffee table and being scolded, and reminds us that it's all about honor.
05/31/2008 by Bill Denton
The relationship between my dog and I has shown me a pattern for my relationship with God. He is my master and I belong to him.
04/16/2008 by Steve Ridgell
Tom Norvell reminds us that the safest place is in the center of God's will and that means loving God and loving people.
02/24/2008 by Tom Norvell
Bill Sherrill challenges us to go beyond simply believing in God to believing God and doing what he says, which is true faith.
02/16/2008 by Bill Sherrill
Rubel Shelly talks about ancient cities and how they needed walls and how we need self-control today.
01/05/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Belief and faith are not the same thing. Belief becomes faith when it goes into action.
09/19/2007 by Tim Archer
Mike Barres reminds us that we often confuse our muddled thinking, our inability to decide what to do, not because the decision is difficult, but because we don't want to obey.
09/18/2007 by Mike Barres
What we learn from movies is not very accurate to life and we need to listen to God's word rather than movie stars.
02/07/2007 by Russ Lawson
We need to move beyond merely getting folks saved to getting them to grow as followers, disciples of Jesus, who walk the walk and not just talk the talk.
12/30/2006 by Mike Barres
Our Christianity has to accompany us everywhere, even traffic, or it doesn't go with us anywhere.
06/20/2006 by Rubel Shelly
Practice what you preach, walk your talk, and live the life you profess.
06/16/2006 by Paul Faulkner
The Bible is given to us to help us know God and how to live for God, not to judge others.
06/13/2006 by Danny Sims