Monthly Archives: September 2008

Seeing Jesus In The Underdog Bob Gass   You did it to Me. Matthew 25:40 NAS  A minister on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia noticed a homeless man coming towards him. He was filthy and his beard was caked with rotten … Continue reading →

Trusting What We Cannot See   Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.” (Psalms 37:74) We live in a world that teaches us that we are at the center of whatever success or failure we experience. You … Continue reading →

Restore With The Right Attitude Bob Gass If a man is overtaken in any trespass… restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Galatians 6:1 NKJV The word trespass comes from the word ‘misstep’, which means to take a … Continue reading →

Jesus Was Lonely, Too Jesus is intimately acquainted with the devastating effect of loneliness. He is also able to lift us out of the deepest pit. By Charles Stanley Loneliness is one of the most crushing human emotions. The feelings … Continue reading →

  Psalm 51: Darkness and Light Paul David Tripp   For I know my transgressions. (Psalm 51:3) He’d lived in the darkness for so long he didn’t know that it was dark. Dark was normal, and since he’d never experienced … Continue reading →

  Ten Megaton Acceptance Kenny Luck Jesus did not blend with contemporary religious expression simply because he made His grace available to all, not some. To be this way meant he could not be codependent with culture, racial caricature, tradition, or … Continue reading →

  Media Wants to Keep Religion in the Closet Ken Connor   "You are the light of the world…. let your good deeds shine before men, that they may see your deeds and praise your father in heaven."  Matthew 5:14,16 … Continue reading →

    What should a Christian do if overwhelmed with depression?     Depression has been called the "common cold" of mental disorders, and one source estimates that it disrupts the lives of 30 to 40 million Americans. [4] Depression … Continue reading →

  Answer the Most Common Objections to Christianity Whitney Hopler People in today’s society have many questions about faith, and every question deserves an honest answer. If you’ve taken the time to think through exactly what you believe and why … Continue reading →

  Learning to Value Each Day: A 9-11 Reflection Meghan Kleppinger I can scarcely believe so much time has passed since September 11, 2001. Whenever I allow myself to relive that day and ponder the magnitude of its impact, it … Continue reading →