Each of us lives today in the shadow of those who have gone before us. Soon, those who follow us will live in our shadows. In the vineyard, on the eve of His history-changing death and resurrection, Jesus invited His friends to live their lives bearing "much fruit that will last." How can we do that today? How might it affect the future?

What could life be like for any of us if we lived it to the fullest of God's design for us? Too often we settle for much less andassume that's simply how life goes. But what if... ? John 15 holds some "vine secrets" that could change our lives going into fall 2014.

In the midst of choices and changes, the grace of the gospel of God will let you stand immovable. Are you standing firm?

As summer winds down, great change looms before many of us. Collegians leave home, families prepare for "back to school," the Walworth County Fair comes to town, Labor Day is around the corner and soon fall will begin. Reflect... what was summer 2014 all about? What if life for each of us moved from "survival" to "Visional Living?" What's your "vision" for living the rest of your life?

Circumstances which trouble us are inescapable and often overwhelming. Choices made in "troubled times" can result in life-changes we long regret OR changes which lead us to a healthy life-journey. God can accomplish transformation in troubled times if...

Is anything more elusive than peace in our troubled world? Do you know ANYONE who has a peaceful heart most of the time? Reality is... all people too often have "troubled hearts." Is there any answer or is this part of the harsh reality of life for everyone? God has a solution!

Many people miss the joy of the Lord that is found only in observing the Sabbath. What is the Sabbath? What does it mean to observe the Sabbath? How can we make the choice to make changes in our busy lives that will allow us to specially connect with God in a regular Sabbath experience?

A passenger jet is blown from the sky over Ukraine; the Costa Concordia is floated away for dismantle after two years a shipwreck; Hamas and Israel consider the price of war... and it's beautiful summertime in Wisconsin. What does "God is Sovereign" mean in each of these places... in each of our lives, in both good times and bad?

In every conversation, every choice, every relationship, every business transaction. . . every moment of every day, WISDOM is desperately needed, yet is so very rare."Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing" (Proverbs 12:18)How can we learn to be wise people bringing healing to our broken world?

This weekend marks the half way point in the 100 days of Summer 2014. From a "Selah" perspective, what does a heart check with Psalm 14 show us? What has summer 2014 held thus far, how has it affected each of us, what is yet ahead? How can we each maximize the potential of the last 50 days of this summer?