Tale of Two Towns
12/5/2011 By Bob Ayres"Without a vision the people lose restraint; but happy is the one who follows instruction." Proverbs 29:18 (NAB) There are a couple of towns within an hour of Louisville where Kathy and I love to "get-away" for personal retreats. The communities share many similarities but some stark differences. They are comparable on several fronts: both are river towns, county seats, accessible to
MoreWork Harder or Smarter?
11/28/2011 By adminby Jessica Belwood "When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, 'Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.' Simon answered, 'Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.' When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. So they signaled their
MoreGathering of the Imperfect
11/21/2011 By adminBy Mike Olson "And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." Acts 2:42 Have you ever read this verse and thought: "Sure, that was easy for them, they didn't have any other choice." I have. Think about it. Look at this verse, they are spending their time receiving the most amazing bible teaching, eating great
MoreThoughts and Actions
11/14/2011 By Bob Ayres"And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." Philippians 4:8 Are we people who hope for the best or obsess on the worst? Do we fill our minds with goodness or do we pollute our souls with negativity? Some people seem to
MoreJob Satisfaction
11/7/2011 By adminBy Heather Suhr Ecclesiastes 3:12-13, "I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil-this is the gift of God." What is life like for you? Is it a burden? Is it enjoyable? Or do you even care? We are meant to enjoy life and live to the fullest. That's what God ultimately
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