Devotions

Wasting Our Time

It's one thing to be stuck without something to pass the time. Are there cases where we're busy doing something that looks productive, but is actually pointless?

Devotions

Still in Charge

Even if I know the person who is in charge, if he or she is a good leader, I still have to follow the rules.

Sermon Study Guides

Fluff vs. Foundation

If we want to accomplish great things with others, we may not be able to get there by remaining at a surface level in our relationships.

Devotions

The Ministry of Asking for Help

We recognize those who do good things for others, but have we ever stopped to think about those who ask for help?

Birds on Ice-Coated Tree
Devotions

Watching Over Each Other

Just like we sometimes need someone to watch our back, others need that from us, as well.

Devotions

The Doo-Wop Gospel Message

Even pop music writers can't miss the realities of love, but God does it best.

Devotions

Living in Jeans

Wouldn't we be more comfortable when living as we are intended, rather than trying to imitate something that we were never intended to be?

Devotions

It’s OK to Be Popular 

What if all Christians were as popular and well-liked as Jesus?

Longer Exposure Pattern
Devotions

The Dog Walks Slowly by Midnight

Even the most important message is ineffective if it can't be shared in a way that the recipient can understand.

Pier and Water
Devotions

Using Up All of the Bandwidth

Since we only get a certain amount of capacity to invest in others, how can we divide up that capacity fairly and make the most - and best - impact?

Sermon Study Guides

Anticipation

What might it look like if we looked forward to hearing from God as much as we look forward to hearing back from friends?

Steps
Devotions

A Little Closer Every Day

It can be difficult to give God first place in our entire lives, but maybe the first step is to bring Him into new parts of your life, one at a time.

Close-Up of Metal Bridge Over Gap
Devotions

The Sin Bank

Although we may be tempted to keep score in relationships, making sure that we provide others with similar value to what they give us, the Bible has a different mission for us.