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• Here I Am, Please Send Someone Else, by Mike Barres How do we face down our own inadequacies for the challenges we face? • The Lord Is Great!, by Tom Norvell Have you told other generations this glorious truth? • The Least I Can Do?, by Rob Woodfin How do we move beyond election partisanship to moral change? • A Prayer for My Words, by Tom Norvell What's going to come out of our mouths next? • If the Lord Kept Records, by Tom Norvell Aren't you glad God forgives? • Our Eyes Look to the Lord, by Tom Norvell Where can you go in times like this? • Things Jesus Might Say!, by Danny Sims When the Dow swings nearly 1,000 points in a day, what would Jesus say? • A Little Spunk Needed?, by Rob Frazier Isn't this what we need instead of hand-wringing? • My Help Comes from the Lord, by Tom Norvell Our help comes when we act on God's promises! • Don't Lose Focus, by Mike Barres What distracts you most easily? • So Who Are You Afraid Of?, by Tom Norvell How do you deal with the fear> • More Than Everything, by Rob Woodfin How do you solve the unsolvable and not remain anxious? • Facing Life's Uh-oh's, by Ron Rose What do you do when the problems come? • Having a Human Experience, by Russ Lawson What if we approached life as if the spiritual was the most real world? • Stressed Out, by Patrick D. Odum So how are you going to avoid it happening to you? • Root Rot, by Mike Barres Can you get too much of a good thing? • Now that the Waters Have Receded, by Phil Ware What can we do to help? • A Choice, by Tom Norvell Do I really have a choice in my day? • Moving Things Around, by Mike Barres Have you adjusted your schedule to reflect your priorities? • We are His People!, by Tom Norvell Do we act like it? • Post 9-11, Prayer, & Politics, by Phil Ware Are you ready for the bumpy ride? • When You Have Lost It All, by Russ Lawson So what have you lost? • Wake Up Call?, by Russ Lawson Is the alarm sounding in your life? • God's Surprising Grace, by Danny Sims Can you believe we find this all over the Old Testament? • Dare to Dream, by Tom Norvell Do you dare dream for the road ahead? • Symbol and Reality, by Bill Sherrill Just how important is the cross as a symbol? • Bent Out of Shape, by Patrick D. Odum How bent are you? • Of Grasshoppers and Giants, by Russ Lawson How do we overcome our giants • The Power of Human Kindness, by Rubel Shelly Can kindness really melt the heart of stone? • Lord, Help Me Look Ahead, by Tom Norvell Why is it so easy to look backward instead of forward? • Where Do I Go from Here?, by Tom Norvell Where can you go when there's no place left to go? • The View from a Troubled Heart, by Bill Sherrill What can we really see from where we are right now? • Selling Your Soul, by Patrick D. Odum So what are you really worth? • The Failure of List-keeping, by Bill Denton Why do we trade our Lord in for our lists? • Donkeys Kicking, Sharks Attacking, Airplanes Falling, by Russ Lawson What do donkeys, sharks, and airplanes have in common? • Freed!, by Straight from the Bible A biblical reminder of our ultimate freedom. • Set Free, by Tom Norvell Where can I find true freedom? • Who Thanks God for This?, by Bill Sherrill How can you see so clearly when your eyes have no sight? • Faith: Growing in the Right Direction, by Russ Lawson So where is your faith growing? • In the Cool of the Day, by Tom Norvell Where are you trying to hide? • The Frantic Pursuit of Rest, by Bill Sherrill Why does it seem to get farther away while we run faster to chase it? • Very Good!, by Patrick D. Odum Can't God do any better work than human beings? • The Aroma of Christ, by Tom Norvell So what do you smell like today? • The Fred Factor, by Steve Higginbotham How many opportunities will you miss today? • Clutter, by Larry Davies What am I supposed to do with all this mess? • Honor, by Bill Denton Why would she tell the President to get his feet off her table? • Living Water, by Tom Norvell Who can satisfy our parched souls? • Learning from Our 'Mistaks', by Mike Barres What have you learned from your mistakes? • Jesus Is the Same, by Tom Norvell Why does everything have to change all the time? • Place of Quiet Rest, by Bill Sherrill Do you have such a place? • Real Perseverance, by Mike Barres Do we even know what it means to truly persevere? • Content with the Patriots, by Patrick D. Odum Would you wear the castoffs of the losers? • The Prayers Are Ended, by Tom Norvell When it all goes in the box, how will your prayers end? • Keep on Speaking, by Tom Norvell What will it take to make you back down? • Quality People, by Bill Denton Who do you have in your life? • East from West, by Warren Baldwin How far can our sin be gone? • No Room for Death?, by Patrick D. Odum Is there room beyond the cemetery plot for you? • Impossible?, by Tom Norvell Are you too young to know it is impossible? • One Phone Call, by Russ Lawson Why wait to the last minute to make the call? • The Question That Matters Most, by Russ Lawson What kind of questions have you been asking lately? • The Center of God's Will, by Tom Norvell Is this really a safe place? • Whom Shall I Fear?, by Tom Norvell What are you so worried about? • The God of Power, by Bill Sherrill Do you really believe in the God of power? • Trust His Timing, by Tom Norvell Don't you find it hard to wait? • Human Nature?, by Russ Lawson So is our human nature really all that bad? • Last Hour, by Patrick D. Odum Are you ready? • Flexible Trees, by Mike Barres Can you sway without breaking or falling? • Where to Find Peace?, by Tom Norvell Where do you find peace in a world as troubled as ours? • Marking Time, by Russ Lawson How restless are you when things run overtime? • Do You See What I See?, by Mike Barres Now that Christmas is over, can you see Jesus? • Peace?, by Tom Norvell Have you found the source of peace for every season? • It's Still Christmas, by Rubel Shelly Don't let go of Christmas! • With Us!, by Bill Denton Where did God most clearly reveal Himself? • A Jesus Sign?, by Patrick D. Odum How are your neighbors going to know? • Just Beyond My Vision, by Tom Norvell As I drove along the highway on the brow of one of the mountains near us, I would occasionally look to my left catching a glimpse of the view. Every-once-in-a-while, there would be a break in the tree line and I could see for miles across the valley below • Human Interface Device, by Russ Lawson Does this make sense to you? • Praise the Lord, by Tom Norvell Do we have to have a special reason? • They're Expecting You, by Rubel Shelly So really, why go? • Falling Leaves, by Mike Barres Is death always an intrusion and a tragedy? • Checking Off Boxes?, by Russ Lawson How can we move away from this demeaning habit? • The Value of Small, by Tom Norvell How much do you value small things? • Rest for the Weary, by Tom Norvell Where can we turn when we are worn out and discouraged? • Praise the Lord Anyway, by Mike Barres How in the world can you praise the Lord at a time like this? • It Won't Ever Happen to Us!, by Larry Zinck Why is it so easy for us to live in denial? • A Cup of Cool Water, by Phil Ware How can we help? • A Rose by Any Other Name Might Be ... Jim!, by Patrick D. Odum So what really is your name? • Is It Time Yet?, by Russ Lawson Does he really act at just the right time? • The Final Flight, by Russ Lawson What's your ultimate destination? • The Brevity of Life, by Tom Norvell Don't the years seem to pass more quickly now? • Igniting People's Passion, by Larry Davies What does it take to set your church on fire? • Missing It, by Tom Norvell How badly have you missed it or messed it up? • Beauty in Silence, by Rubel Shelly What can be said without words? • Consider Your Words, by Tom Norvell How many words are too many words? • Servin' Safari, by Patrick D. Odum Now what are we hunting on this one? • Spiritually Muddled, by Mike Barres How clear is your thinking? • The Comforter, by Russ Lawson Where can I find the strength and comfort I need? • Do Not Lose Heart!, by Tom Norvell Some words you just have to repeat until you believe! • Luxury Addiction, by Patrick D. Odum How much has your stuff become your owner? • Can Words Have Authority?, by Russ Lawson Can anyone actually speak with real authority today? • I Take It Back, by Tom Norvell Sometimes we wish we could put the genie back into the bottle! • What Matters Most?, by Tom Norvell So what's the real gist of the problem? • Beyond Herding Ducks, by Russ Lawson Sometimes being a turkey isn't so bad after all! • Waiting Can Be a Blessing!, by Tom Norvell How hard is it really to wait for this? • Explaining the Unexplainable, by Patrick D. Odum How can we make sense of something this awful? • A Selfish Christian?, by Mike Barres Isn't this an oxymoron? • Real Rest, by Tom Norvell Can you really find it? • When Endings Are Complicated, God Is Still Gracious, by Ron Rose What do you do when the endings are not always happy ones? • How Long, Lord?, by Tom Norvell Can you keep hanging in there? • When Tragedy Strikes, by Larry Davies Where is God in the middle of these tragedies? • God Is Our Hope, by Tom Norvell When you sift through the rubble, what hope do you find? • Who Do You Hate?, by Bill Denton So why do we deny it instead of addressing it in our lives? • How Old Do You Want To Be?, by Russ Lawson So how is your retirement plan? • Bless Your Heart!, by Jane Vincenzi Whose heart are you blessing these days? • The Clutter of Activity, by Jane Vincenzi Are all your activities getting in the way of your life? • Closer Than You Think, by Rubel Shelly How far have you gone to find what you are looking for? • WAIT!, by Mike Barres Isn't it hard to wait on anything, but especially the Lord? • Everything Is Yours!, by Tom Norvell How much difference should it make in our lives to know it all is ours? • Making the Best of It, by Mike Barres How do you handle hard times? • Same and Different, by Rubel Shelly How are we all the same and yet all different? • Life is Short, by Patrick D. Odum Is your life actually going to be very short? • Seasoned with Salt, by Russ Lawson Can others tell your faith through ypur speech? • Filled with Compassion, by Tom Norvell Can you wait? • Avoiding the Drift, by Ron Rose Are you drifting off the mark? • Dumb Questions We Ask after a Tragedy, by Rubel Shelly Why do we keep allowing people to ask these things? • Laughing Jesus?, by Russ Lawson How often have you pictured Jesus laughing? • Resurrection Day!, by The Life & Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth Have you read the story lately? • Spring!, by Bill Sherrill Have you experienced the rebirth of life? • When Does Day Begin?, by Rubel Shelly So how soon is it till dawn? • The Hanging of Randal Batey, by Russ Lawson How is your perception? • Betting on the Wrong Horse!, by Russ Lawson In whom or on what are you betting your life? • It's About Seeing Us!, by Rubel Shelly Do you see and listen to these folks around you? • A Visit Over Coffee, by Joey Cope Who was she really talking with? • The Fullest Possible Way, by Tom Norvell Where do these ups and downs come from, anyway? • I Was Robbed!, by Steve Higginbotham How important to you is your stuff? • From the Window Seat, by Tom Norvell What can you see from where you are sitting? • Happiness?, by Rubel Shelly Can we really find true happiness here? • How Was Your Weekend?, by Russ Lawson So did your weekend leave you refreshed or deplete? • The Jesus Filter, by Russ Lawson How do you process things these days? • Not a Total Loss, by Tom Norvell How much would you have lost? • In This World, by Tom Norvell Where can we find peace with what we are facing right now? • Stuck at the Tracks, by Russ Lawson Is your life stuck at the light? • Lord, Change Us -- Change Me!, by Tom Norvell Has God really grabbed your heart enough to change your life? • Understanding What Is Really Important, by Russ Lawson Beyond Google to God? • Invitations, by Bill Sherrill Will you accept this one, it's still valid! • Flexible, by Mike Barres Just how much can you bend with life's strong winds? • A Moment, by Tom Norvell Will you be ready when your moment comes? • Seasons, by Bill Sherrill What season do you find yourself in today? • Prayer for the New Year, by Tom Norvell What are you praying for this year? • Jerks and the Secret of Sturdy Faith, by Larry Davies How in the world do we really overcome resentment? • Gallows?, by Patrick D. Odum Why in the world would anyone keep this around in their basement? • Buy Your Own Gifts!, by Alan Smith Anything in your Christmas envelope? • Not Fair!, by Patrick D. Odum What do you and where do you go when life isn't fair? • Make Their Journey Easier, by Mike Barres What are you doing to help those around you? • Walk!, by Patrick D. Odum Can you walk this walk from now on? • What Do You Expect?, by Tom Norvell How in the world are we supposed to know what God expects of us? • Curing the Sin Virus, by Bill Sherrill Where in the world did those horrible computer viruses come from anyway? • I Owe You the Truth, by Rubel Shelly Is there ever a time not to tell the truth? • Will the Hurt Never End?, by Tom Norvell How long will all this mess last, anyway? • Is Faith a Form of Pretending?, by Rubel Shelly Is our faith merely wishful thinking and make believe? • Clay or Collectible, by Bill Sherrill Can we ever be more than a lump of clay or a collection of dust? • Working on Your Soul, by Rubel Shelly What in the world does Ray Romano have to do with soulwork? • I Need You Every Hour, by Tom Norvell Are you this desperate for God? • Straight Lines with Crooked Sticks, by Rubel Shelly How in the world can you make something straight out of something crooked? • HALT, by Mike Barres What do you do when you are emotionally on fire? • Simple Dignity, by Rubel Shelly Sometimes the most profound grace is based on simple action. • The Cool of the Day, by Bill Sherrill Have you been refreshed in the presence of the Lord lately? • Hey, Clark Kent!, by Rubel Shelly Why in the world would someone want to be an umpire? • I'm Full!, by Tom Norvell Are you still hungry or have you found a way to be full? • A Little Lower, Please, by Rubel Shelly How good are you at your communication skills? • Feeling Good about Feeling Bad?, by Mike Barres Can you actually feel good about your sorrow for sin? • I Need More Stuff, by Rubel Shelly How much is enough for you? • Hear the Echo?, by Larry Davies What will people hear from you? • Useful, by Patrick D. Odum Do you sometimes feel useless? • Your View of God, by Rubel Shelly So what do you mean when you say • Take Heart!, by Tom Norvell What can you hang on to when your world is filled with troubles? • The Ultimate Cop-out, by Rubel Shelly How can you explain this away so nonchalantly? • Fragrance, by Patrick D. Odum What, or who, do you smell like? • Upside-Down World, by Rubel Shelly Are we really seeing things all that clearly? • Letter from a Thief, by Patrick D. Odum What do you do when you've truly wronged someone else? • Helpless but not Hopeless, by Tom Norvell Do you sometimes feel helpless? • Never the Same, by Tom Norvell Are you ready to have your life changed? • When All Your Plans Come Crashing Down, by Patrick D. Odum Is this any way to propose marriage? • Suffering the Consequences?, by Russ Lawson Are you tired of having to pay the piper? • One Brick at a Time, by Larry Zinck How do you get everything done in life? • The Fingerprints of God, by Jane Vincenzi Can you see them, they're everywhere? • Who's Driving?, by Russ Lawson Who is driving your life? • She Knew, by Tom Norvell What do you know about God? • Looking for Answers, by Russ Lawson How in the world are you going to decide your biggest life questions? • Clear Conscience, by Jeff Lee How well do you feel about where you are right now? • Expanding Your Circle of Friends, by Rubel Shelly How big is your circle? • No Strings Attached, by Mike Barres Will we help others in the same way that Jesus did? • What Was She Thinking?, by Rubel Shelly Can you imagine what in the world these people had in mind? • Class of 1966, by Katha Winther Wow, where did all these old people come from? • No Longer New?, by Tom Norvell How long can you keep the newness alive? • Expanding Your Circle of Friends, by Rubel Shelly Are you connected an expanding circle of friends? • Take a God Break, by Russ Lawson When's the last time you shut everything down and sought to be alone with God? • The Mercy Bank, by Mike Barres How well do you show genuine mercy toward those who let you down? • Make a Right Judgment, by Tom Norvell Why do you want to make so many snap judgments about things? • Perfectly Honest, by Steve Higginbotham Are you telling the truth ... the whole truth? • Religion at Traffic Lights, by Rubel Shelly How is your worship in traffic? • Simplicity and Prayer, by Bill Sherrill Why do we make things so complex? • Blessed!, by Patrick D. Odum Are you lucky or just blessed? • So What's the Point of the Bible?, by Danny Sims Do you really know why God gave us the Bible? • A Broken Mug, by Tom Norvell What can we learn from a broken coffee cup? • A Time for Every Purpose, by Steve Higginbotham What 15 is it in your life? • A Lighthouse, by Larry Davies Can you see the light from where you are? • Don't Forget to Vote, by Rubel Shelly So who will win the election you're voting in today? • Hearing God's Call to Financial Renewal, by Sean K. Mitchell Are you ready to do what Jesus asks you to do with his money? • Secrets of 'The Jesus Code', by Rubel Shelly Do you know the secrets they religious are trying to supress? • Poison Ivy, by Mike Barres Are you playing with poison? • Thanks for Helping, Mr. Brown, by Rubel Shelly You mean there really are some benefits from The Da Vinci Code? • Impact the World!, by Rubel Shelly Want to change the world, then start here! • Spirit-Filled, by Bill Sherrill Is there any other kind of Christian? • Fruitcake of the Heart, by Patrick D. Odum So what are you doing holding on to that in your heart? • God's Still, Small Voice, by Rubel Shelly Can you hear God in the rush of your daily grind? • Address Unknown?, by Russ Lawson Can we live like we know for sure? • The Blessing of the Powerless, by Tom Norvell What blessing can there be in powerlessness? • Unremembered Friends, by Russ Lawson What if we actually treated everyone we meet as if they were friends? • Knowing What to Say, by Tom Norvell How do you know in tough circumstances exactly what to say? • Words and the Internet, by Bill Sherrill How long will what you have written actually live? • The Devil Made Me Do It!, by Rubel Shelly Who are you blaming for your messes? • Lord, Teach Me To Pray!, by Larry Davies Have you asked Him to help you with this important task? • What if We Can?, by Danny Sims Is there any way to really reach the whole world? • 10 Years, by Paul Lee Wow, where have the years really gone? • Your Will Be Done, by Tom Norvell Can you really pray this every single day? • Get Out of the Car!, by Ron Rose Would you have just driven on by in your car? • Failure Notice, by Kathy Bailey Do you feel like your prayers bounced and came back to you? • He Has No Hold on Me, by Tom Norvell Are you truly free? • He Is Lord, by Mike Barres Do you want the Lord without the Lordship? • What They See Is What You Really Love, by Russ Lawson What do you really love? • Transparency, by Paul Faulkner How can they know your love if you don't share yourself? • The Task at Hand, by Rubel Shelly How can we begin to help in a world so full of hurt? • God in the Dark, by Michele Howe How do we move from self-reliance to God reliance? • Making Life Count, by Johnnie Ann Burgess Gaskill What mark will your life leave on the world if you go through it unscathed? • Beware of Befriending your Fears, by Rubel Shelly What is your fear keeping you from doing? • What's Your Diet?, by Elizabeth Price What really is the value of food? • People of Truth, by Joe Bagby Do you really KNOW the truth? • Trust, by Ron Rose Will we open up and really trust him to change our story into a grace story? • Empty!, by Steve Higginbotham What are you filling your tank with? • A Blank Page, by Tom Norvell Where does it all start? • Willing to Die, by Mike Barres How far would you go in your love and trust of the Lord? • Family to Those Who Are Alone, by Bill Sherrill Are we really to be family to those who don't have family? • Which Comes First?, by Rubel Shelly We must help the world know what matters most, don't we? • Our Safety Net, by Russ Lawson Jesus calls us to the future, not to fear. • So Why Don't We?, by Rubel Shelly Are you a person who is full of thanksgiving? • Completely Honest, by Tom Norvell How honest are you? • First Loves, by Bill Sherrill Why is the loss of passion for the Lord taken so lightly? • Mountain on Your Right, by Jeff Lee Are you really trying to please God or yourself? • Post-Traumatic Growth, by Rubel Shelly Can anything good come out of pain, stress, and hurt? • Is It Really All Just So Much Talk?, by Rubel Shelly Does your faith move you beyond just talk? • Right Direction and Losing Ground, by Ron Rose Does it seem like you're losing ground but working harder than ever? • Learning to See, by Rubel Shelly When was the last time your really opened your eyes? • From Invisible to Visible, by Rubel Shelly What really is a spiritual life? • New Things, by Tom Norvell Don't give up on the New Year quite yet, God has new things in store! • Resolved Today, by Joe Bagby Are you putting off those resolutions?
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