http://www.rbc.org/ http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/20/daily-message.aspx @/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/20/daily-message.aspx Weekend EditionNovember 20 - 22, 2009After Rosie O’Donnell announced that she was “coming out of the closet,” I watched with interest as Bill O’Reilly interviewed her on his TV program, The O’Reilly Factor, during a feature that he affectionately dubs “The No Spin Zone.” He asked if she felt threatened by religious leaders who . . . Joe Stowell Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/19/daily-message.aspx @/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/19/daily-message.aspx Very few advertisements tout the benefits of growing old. In fact, an outsider studying our culture would surmise (perhaps accurately) that we are deathly afraid of growing old or, even worse, afraid of looking old. We have potions and lotions to hide . . . Joe Stowell Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/18/daily-message.aspx @/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/18/daily-message.aspx I wonder how many of us got tired of hearing our moms tell us, “Eat this, it’s good for you!” And you can bet that if it required a lot of coaxing, it wasn’t the most appetizing dish on the table!Thankfully, there are a few items on the good-for-you menu that go down a little easier than eggplant or brussels sprouts. Like . . . Joe Stowell Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/17/daily-message.aspx @/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/17/daily-message.aspx As a kid, I used to devour 3-D comic books, the kind that came with that special set of cardboard glasses. Without the glasses, the pages were blurry. But with the glasses, the images . . . Joe Stowell Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/16/daily-message.aspx @/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/16/daily-message.aspx In a conversation with Billy Graham, I asked him what he thought needed to be changed in how we preach to people today compared to the way we preached to people in the 1950s. I expected him to reply with a profound analysis of our... Joe Stowell Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/15/weekly-message.aspx @/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/15/weekly-message.aspx Jesus asks you to “Take up your cross and follow Me.” Discover how you can bear that cross with a sense of courage, confidence, and victory. As we uncover the roots of the scriptural word for “champion,” you’ll notice that the same rich Old Testament word also appears in Hebrews. It’s a promise from God that has stood the test of time and strengthened generations of believers. You’ll be encouraged to face the triumphs and challenges of life, as you look to Jesus your Champion. This is part of the Cracking the Jesus Code sermon series. Strength for the Journey is a series of practical and thought-provoking weekly messages featuring the Bible teaching of Joe Stowell. Approx. Length: 20 minutes. Joe Stowell Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/13/daily-message.aspx @/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/13/daily-message.aspx Weekend EditionNovember 13 - 15, 2009Have you ever stopped to think about the fact that children’s nursery rhymes are a little bizarre? Take, for instance, the depressing tale of Humpty Dumpty . . . Joe Stowell Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/12/daily-message.aspx @/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/12/daily-message.aspx In the apostle Paul’s day, Corinth was a major trading center, located just a few miles from two major seaports. As the largest city in ancient Greece, the city bustled with activity, including the trafficking of slaves. Even today you can see . . . Joe Stowell Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/11/daily-message.aspx @/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/11/daily-message.aspx One of my favorite missionary stories is of a couple who, after decades of faithful service overseas, was returning back to the States. Their heart’s desire was to stay on the field, but their age and failing health concerned their mission board and after packing up their belongings they . . . Joe Stowell Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/10/daily-message.aspx @/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/10/daily-message.aspx A businessman buddy of mine has the proverbial “Midas” touch. It seems like every business venture he touches turns to gold. I’ll never forget the day he said to me, “Joe, do you know . . . Joe Stowell Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/09/daily-message.aspx @/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/09/daily-message.aspx I’ve always been intrigued by the nursery rhyme about Little Jack Horner. At first blush it seems rather cute and innocent. But on further reflection, there is something seriously wrong. The closing line describes . . . Joe Stowell Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/08/weekly-message.aspx @/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/08/weekly-message.aspx Jesus doesn’t settle for spiritual shortcuts—He has a total solution in mind for your problems. Yet when you come up with your own plans for “helping” Jesus, you’re guaranteed to find yourself at a dead end. Teacher Joe Stowell leads you through the story in Matthew 16 by taking a closer look at Peter’s great statement of faith, as he declares to Jesus: “You are the Messiah.” You’ll see it doesn’t take long before Peter detours from that declaration and finds himself at a dead end, as Jesus warns him: “You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” Be encouraged knowing that, as your Champion, Jesus has a far greater plan in mind for you than you could ever imagine. This is part of the Cracking the Jesus Code sermon series. Strength for the Journey is a series of practical and thought-provoking weekly messages featuring the Bible teaching of Joe Stowell. Approx. Length: 20 minutes. Joe Stowell Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/06/daily-message.aspx @/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/06/daily-message.aspx Weekend EditionNovember 6 - 8, 2009Normally, my favorite way to drive a speedboat is full-tilt, skipping across the water with the wind in my face. But this time my usual penchant for speed was tempered by the precious cargo being towed behind the boat—two of my granddaughters, Sophie, who is 4, and Maggie, who is 6, were . . . Joe Stowell Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/05/daily-message.aspx @/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2009/11/05/daily-message.aspx There are a few hymns that I really like, and “Amazing Grace” is one of them. But somehow, like so many other familiar tunes, the weight of the words soon gets lost in our familiarity with the song. From bagpipe bands, to presidential events, to . . . Joe Stowell Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST