Stop Going To Church

By John T. McNeal  

Two weeks ago, my pastor asked our entire congregation to stop going to church.  He was very sincere in his delivery of this message and everyone was motionless. If someone from the upper sound booth had dropped a pin, it would have made a terrible crash as it hit the floor. What was even more perplexing was when he started to really look serious. It seemed that we were waiting for the punch line as if he had just told a joke. The only problem was there was no joke told.
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Fight The Power

By Tim Miller   

With the presidential election coming up this year, we’ve had the chance to see more than our share of prospective candidates.  As we’ve seen, the Democratic race has been extremely tight and heated.  Many Republicans seem disenfranchised with their party.  I’ve talked to many Christians who feel that it’s not even worth the time to go vote this year.  Many others are actually in fear of certain candidates winning the presidency because of what they may do.  So what does this all mean?  Today as I was doing my daily Bible reading.  I came across a verse that puts it all in perspective.
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Who Comes First In Your Order?

By Jennifer Kearson   

Let’s see, I would like some chocolate ice cream with sprinkles on top, and I would like to see the latest movie and purchase those new jeans I’ve been eyeing. After that, I’ll start all over and buy some new shoes with the latest hand bag and eat out at some fancy restaurant before the day ends. Now that the weekend is over, I can look back and notice that only “I” have been in the picture. Sure it’s nice to buy new items and enjoy, but will they make you happy forever?
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Today

By Rachael Sales   

I took the time today to play with my one year old daughter instead of rushing her through bath time and whisking her off to bed.  I took the time today to laugh and play with her instead of giving my usual speech of not getting the floor wet or soaking her sisters’ hair.  I took the time today to listen to my three year old when she said, “I wanna come with you mommy”.  I took her with me and we had a blast just laughing together and eating Doritos.  At the end of today, I got frustrated with the demands of motherhood. After giving my all to them, they still wanted more and I bought into the lie that it required too much.
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Commit and Go

By Suzann Maree  

Often the most life-changing revelation dawns on you in a moment that is so startlingly ordinary that you can almost miss it.  The reality is that God doesn’t stop talking to us just because our quiet time is over, that is if we don’t stop listening. 
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