Articles Tagged 'Sit' (Page 4)

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Specialty of the House

Why can't this also be our specialty?

Rubel Shelly talks about Starbucks and their emphasis on customer service and how we need to emulate their desire to greet help others.

Mary's Choice

How did you agree to this bargain?

Phil Ware talks about how powerful it is to look at the cost of freedom to identity of Mary Jesus' mother.

Falling Leaves

Is death always an intrusion and a tragedy?

Mike Barres reminds us that death, like the falling of leaves in autumn, is a natural part of our world and we need to make sure we honor God when that time comes.

The Means to Growth

Does difficulty really lead to something better?

Rubel Shelly reminds us that difficuty can be an opportunity to grow and become more of a person.

Skin Color Shouldn't Matter

Why is this such a big deal to us?

Phil Ware continues to share the values of his dad with his children and wants them to know that prejudice and racial hatred is not acceptable or tolerabe.

I Don't Get Technology...

I don't have to understand technology to use it

We don't have to understand everything about how Jesus makes life better to enjoy a life of hope, peace, and joy.

Servin' Safari

Now what are we hunting on this one?

Patrick Odum reminds us that we shouldn't get weary in doing kind acts of service simply because we can't see the results, because do good is a result all by itself.

The Jesus Vibe: The Shear

Why would anyone want to live in a place with such strong currents?

We are called to live in the strong currents where Jesus' Kingdom meets the world and those trapped by darkness, but we need to know there is both danger and richness.

The Empty Nest?

Where is your real nest?

Alan Smith describes the empty nest syndrome from a humorous point of view, then goes to remind us that we are all in God's nest.

Choosing to Be Positive

How can you keep a good attitude at a time like this?

Rubel Shelly shares with us the story of Beverly Sills and how she has kept a positive attitude through hardship and disappointment and reminds us that we can choose our state of mind.

Good Things from Bad Situations?

Came something good come from bad situations?

Paul Faulkner shares several good things about bad things helping us focus on what is important.

Planting Seeds for the Future

Are you planting any seeds for tomorrow?

Ron Rose reminds us that we need to be investing in the future by helping others see the potential that God has for them.

Sticking with God's Ideal

Why do we not fight harder to stick with God's ideal?

Paul reminds us of God's plan for marriage, without divorce; so let's fight to keep it.

A Soul Called Leslie

Would you have gone looking for Leslie?

Tammy remembers a strange person welcomed at her church and how important it is to love all the Leslie's in our life.

Understanding What Is Really Important

Beyond Google to God?

We can search Google and the Internet for all sorts of things, but the truth is going to be found in Jesus and His Word.

Learning the Skill of Communication

How well are you at listening and being heard?

Messing up his communication with his wife, Paul learns the lesson of the importance of good communication.

Desensitized

Have you seen your own values slipping a little lately?

The price of gasoline kicks off some creative questioning by Russ as he wrestles with the serious desensitization that has occurred in many lives.

Exercising the Spirit: Generosity

How can being generous grow our spirits?

The spiritual discipline of generosity is crucial if we are going to grow in the spirit.

No Strings Attached

Will we help others in the same way that Jesus did?

Will we help those who need it simply because we follow Jesus and because they need it with no strings attached?

A Good Day

How can it be a good day when you don't get your

Interruptions and surprise visitors are not bad things in a busy day of ministry; they are an answer to prayer.

Haunting Eyes and Needed Guilt

Can you still see their haunting look?

Compassion must mean that we help those who around us with genuine help.

Babysitters for God

How do you view your responsibility to raise your kids in the Lord?

parenting is really babysitting for God: they are not ours, they are his.

Giving Back

Can one person really change a whole community?

Giving back can literally change the lives of those who receive and those who give

Personal Mountains

How can we overcome the problems in our lives?

Life is filled with problems and some don't go away with just a prayer so we have to find a way to get past it.

A Matter of Perspective

So how does your day look?

So much of life is a matter of perspective; we can choose to be glad.