Articles Tagged 'R' (Page 37)

Knowing the People Makes the Difference

by Bill Brant · 1 Thessalonians 3:9 · Disaster

It's all about who you know

Who do you know that needs your prayers and your help? What else can you do to help them because knowing the people makes the difference!

Waiting to Be Ready

by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:13 · Waiting · Preparation · Holiness

Can any good thing come from having to wait?

Phil Ware turns to some key principles Jesus' lead apostle Peter shared with people in his day to help them be ready for both opportunity and trial.

Family

by Brian McCutchen · Proverbs 31:11 · Family

Where can we go to know we are loved and safe from the storm?

Brian McCutchen reminds us of the importance of family

Simple, Complex, and Awesome

by Byron Ware · 1 Corinthians 13:1 · Love

Are we really letting our love light shine in a world filled with so much darkness?

Byron Ware reminds us that in our world of darkness, now more than ever, we need to be a people who do put love into practice every day.

No Fear Here!

by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 13:13 · Salvation · Love · Sacrifice

Do we let love drive out our fear, or are we still holding back?

Phil Ware reminds us what we know, but often don't practice; our love must have no barriers.

Bat Turn at the Jordan

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 20:19 · Repentance

before we can be ready to be fully used by the Lord in the work of the kingdom of God, we must have our bat turn moment.

Phil Ware and James Nored look at what the ministry of John the Baptizer meant for people in his day and call on us to share in this move toward the kingdom of God today.

Every 1 Trains 2!

by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 4:17 · Disciple-making

Where are we going to get trained leaders for our church's future?

Phil Ware reminds us of Jesus' practice in preparing his disciples for ministry and leadership.

Treasure

by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:19 · Grace

How can such a discovery, no matter how badly dirt-encrusted and stained, not be seen as a genuine treasure?

Phil Ware tells us a simple story of a mother's love to remind how our Father sees us as his treasure.

Be a Blessing

by Phillip Morrison · Luke 6:38 · Giving · Earthquake

When we open our hearts and lives to him, God fills them with wondrous, eternal treasures.

Phillip Morrison reminds us that giving of ourselves and our funds brings untold blessings to both the receiver and the giver!

Willing to Be Powerful

by Phil Ware · Mark 10:42 · Sacrifice

Dear God in heaven, we’d sure like to have a little bit of power to alter our irrelevance, lighten the burdens of others, and heal the wounds of the broken and despairing.

Phil Ware writes out of the context of recent disasters and the loss of a mother and child to remind us that being a servant, offering ourselves in sacrificial love, is never a waste!

Refresh

by Patrick D. Odum · Philemon 1:1 · Fellowship

If the gospel we believe doesn't cause us to liberate people from the chains of our prejudices and selfishness, then perhaps we don’t understand it.

Patrick Odom uses the short letter of Paul to Philemon to remind us what is important in Christ.

I Have Found the Answer!

by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 4:32 · Kindness

Here's what seems to be most needed in our harsh and cruel world.

Tom Norvell reminds us of the needed virtue in today's harsh world.

Looking Beyond the Fireworks

by Phil Ware · 2 Peter 1:16 · Jesus

Peter thought it was good to be in that moment in time, but he had no idea the greatness of Jesus that he was missing!

Phil Ware reminds us not to miss the truth about Jesus by getting too caught up in the heavenly fireworks of the Transfiguration.

One of Us!

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Hebrews 2:14 · Incarnation

Jesus didn't come to earth to be protected from life's harshest realities, but entered into mortality to share it all with us — the good, the bad, the ugly, and the painful!

James and Phil continue their series on The Story of Redemption by focusing on the birth of Jesus and what it means for us.

When Right Words Are Very Wrong

by Phil Ware · Mark 10:45

Right answers can never substitute for right living.

Phil reminds us that having right answers means very little if we don't treat people like Jesus did.

Hope, Healing, and Help

by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40 · Disaster · Relief

With so many struggling, each of us has an opportunity to step up and make a difference in the lives of those in deep need!

Phil Ware continues his posts on how to help with the disasters currently plaguing the United States.

Here's Where to Help!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40 · Compassion · Hurricane Harvey

You can help by donating to folks on the ground who have pledged to handle your gifts honorably.

Phil Ware shares a way to donate to help people in need from Hurricane Harvey.

Pray and Help!

by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:16 · Compassion · Help · Hurrican

Practical information on how to help after Harvey and the devastation left behind.

Phil Ware reminds us that compassion isn't compassion until it is turned into action just as faith without compassionate works is dead.

This is Our Story, Too!

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 12:1 · Redemption

We want our lives to be part of Jesus' story of redemption, and then we want to share that redemption with others!

Phil Ware and James Nored continue to share God's story of redemption and focus this week on Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham and David and the genealogy of Jesus that displays God's grace.

A Threat to Justice Everywhere

by Phillip Morrison · Luke 19:40

When injustice happens anywhere, we cannot turn a blind eye or deaf ear to what breaks the heart of God!

Phillip Morrison reminds us that the hate-driven events break the heart of God, should break our hearts, and call each of us to speak and act to prevent them from happening.

Sharks, Life, and Sharing Jesus

by Steve Ridgell · 1 Peter 3:15 · Evangelism

A Great White shark jumped into the boat. You never know when someone is going to realize they need help.

Sometimes it takes a major life crisis for people to realize they need Jesus. Be ready to share your faith.

More than Meets the Eye

by Phil Ware · John 14:12 · Weakness

Exhausted, bone-weary, and insufficient to meet the task at hand? Ah, you may just be in the place where Jesus can use you most powerfully!

Phil Ware looks into Jesus feeding the five thousand and reminds us that he longs to do amazing things through us, too!

Our Journey with God

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 12:1 · God · Immanuel · Presence

How do I know God is really with me on my journey to find a home with him?

Phil Ware and James Nored remind us that we can journey with God like Abraham, knowing that he goes with us until he brings us fully home.

Kryptonite of Grace

by Phil Ware · Ephesians 3:20

Why in the world would Mark tell this story about what Jesus couldn't do after telling about four powerful miracles Jesus did?

Phil Ware challenges us with a hard truth about our low expectations of what we believe Jesus can do with us, for us, and through us -- are we, the church, the Nazareth of today?

On Getting What We Deserve

by Patrick D. Odum · Psalm 103:10 · Grace

Fans sitting around him (some who had tried to make the catch themselves) berated him, threw beer and food at him, and threatened him.

Patrick Odum shares an insightful take on the target of Cubs' fans wrath for the past years for interfering with a foul ball trying to be caught by Moises Alou.