Phil Ware reminds us to let the past stay in the past and gives us Paul's advice for moving beyond our past: forgetting, straining, pressing on.
08/31/2015 by Phil Ware
Rubel Shelly challenges us as the church to awaken to the call of Jesus and arise from our lethargy as an institution to reclaim our mission and purpose as Jesus' presence in the world.
02/08/2015 by Rubel Shelly
Phil Ware continues his Christmas series on finding Jesus and emphasizes Jesus' promise to be real to us and near us and in us if we seek him and ask him.
12/15/2014 by Phil Ware
Forgiveness is good for you. Resentment is harmful. The choice should be easy, yet we often find ourselves keeping a record of the wrongs done against us.
01/22/2014 by Tim Archer
Phil Ware continues his thoughts on the Immanuel passages in Matthew and challenges us to not settle for less than an experience of God -- Father, Son or Holy Spirit -- and not simply religious experience.
10/21/2013 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware does part 4 of a 5 part series on experiencing Jesus' presence from the gospel of Matthew, focusing on the Great Commission and Jesus' promise to be present.
10/14/2013 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware continues his series the Big Four fears we have, Deep, Demonic, Disease, and Death and reminds us that Jesus has been here, will not abandon us or forsake us, and will see us through.
07/15/2013 by Phil Ware
Don't dwell on the past. Don't despair about the present. Look to the future and know that God is going to do wonderful things. And let that fill you with hope.
07/10/2013 by Tim Archer
Phil Ware continues his series on The Story focusing on the early chapters of Acts and the coming of the Spirit and the work done in the name of Jesus!
04/07/2013 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware talks about what is core to our faith and then ties it to everyday meals as well as our celebration of the Lord's Supper.
01/27/2013 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware continues his series on I AM from the Gospel of John and focuses on Jesus' statement that he is I AM and so we should not fear.
06/17/2012 by Phil Ware
While people may think they are giving truly remarkable gifts, no gift can match that of God's own Son.
12/14/2011 by Tim Archer
The best part of Christmas is not the presents, but the people.
12/16/2009 by Steve Ridgell
Ron Rose reminds us that a few words and our physical presence can make all the difference in the life of someone else, just like Al Ware made a difference in Ron's life.
08/25/2009 by Ron Rose
Rubel Shelly uses an acronym and a website to remind us that it is going to be okay.
03/17/2009 by Rubel Shelly
Jenny Runkel admits that Christmas really stresses her out and she finds a way to cope.
12/16/2008 by Jenny Runkel
Phil Ware describes an experience one of the middle school teachers at his church had while listening to a student talk about receiving presents from a cool church.
12/10/2007 by Phil Ware
Paul Faulkner reminds us that we need to live for the present to help others and keep our focus on the matters of the Kingdom rather than let our lives get filled with regret for the past.
11/09/2007 by Paul Faulkner
Resentment kills us, but forgiveness allows us to exercise a growing faith like a mustard tree and let God do the impossible within us.
12/28/2006 by Larry Davies
A Christmas present of a ruby and diamond ring that is adjustable is a present that evokes praise just like the way God has blessed us should pour forth our praise!
11/26/2006 by Jeanene Reese
A morning sunrise, the celebration of communion, and the God who is and was and is to come all connect to give us a sense of living on God's horizon.
01/16/2006 by Phil Ware
Most folks don't have a clue about the meaning of Christmas.
12/16/2005 by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer
A fire burned down a church building but rebuilt a church.
05/12/2005 by Joe Bagby
Forgiving others when they have truly hurt us is the hardest grace of all.
08/16/2004 by Phil Ware
We've got to deal with our own unforgiving spirit.
04/01/2004 by Kathy Bailey