Temporary problems can get us all down. But we need to have our theology straight in order to not get consumed by them. There have always been those who want to take away from the Bible and those who want to add to it. When Paul wrote his letter, many of the Christians in ColosseContinue reading “When Temporary can feel Eternal”
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Have you had this happen?
Beware. Paul said, “Beware”. “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.” (Col 2:8) The false teachers of Paul’s day were combining worldly philosophies with the gospel and people were being deceived. This deceitContinue reading “Have you had this happen?”
False Teachers -two sides of the same coin.
Yesterday, we talked about Christ being enough and getting discouraged when we look to people and things to do for us as only Christ can. We can also get discouraged and off track when we think we need to add to what Christ has done or change what God has said through His Word. ThisContinue reading “False Teachers -two sides of the same coin.”
Jesus is and will be enough
Jesus was enough on the day we were saved, and He will be enough every day we ever live. The Apostle Paul, who walked in such victory, through the hardest of circumstances with real joy, says, in Christ “dwells all fullness of the Godhead bodily and you are complete in Him, who is the headContinue reading “Jesus is and will be enough”
The immortals you’ll see today…
Paul sat in a Roman prison suffering. Yet, he rejoiced (Col 1:24) because he knew the HOPE of glory (Col 1:27)—Christ in us!! Paul was not only able to rejoice as he focused on Christ in that prison, but the work of Christ grew in Paul as he focused on others. Others. Oh, I suspectContinue reading “The immortals you’ll see today…”
Are there false teachers among us?
Are there false teachers among us? Certainly. The early church was impacted by them and so are we. The Apostle Paul was prompted to write his letter to the church at Colosse to encourage believers to walk in Christ and resist the false teaching of the day. Paul sought out to refute the false teachingContinue reading “Are there false teachers among us?”
Christian, you may have to fight with the enemy…
Christian, your redemption is no small thing. Yes, we stumble, and struggle, and fail, but we do not lose our inheritance when we do! If we did, our redemption would not be much of a redemption! Paul writes, “Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of theContinue reading “Christian, you may have to fight with the enemy…”
We need both
Paul begins his letter to the church at Colosse in the way he begins many of his letters- he tells us who he is writing to (saints and faithful brethren). This is a letter to Christians. Keep this in mind as you read. Paul will both encourage and warn believers, because believers (yes, believers) needContinue reading “We need both”
Don’t give up!
Spurgeon said, “Spiritual ignorance is the constant source of error, instability, and sorrow.” The Apostle Paul would agree as he sets out to convey the truth of the riches of God’s glory in this letter to the Colossians that he has penned. He knew hearts would be encouraged and knit together by the treasures ofContinue reading “Don’t give up!”
Colossians
The Apostle Paul sat in a prison, praying always for a church he’d not planted nor ever visited. He picks up his pen and writes one of the most famous letters ever composed to the church in the small declining town of Colosse. But this letter, to this church, is now forever part of ourContinue reading “Colossians”
Want to join me for Colossians?
Just want to take a moment and invite you to join me starting tomorrow (Jan 5th) in the book of Colossians. The past several months have been full of good things, and hard things, and busy things, for our family—like I expect many of you have experienced. The world around us is certainly ever-changing, andContinue reading “Want to join me for Colossians?”
Christmas Eve
All across the world, Christians will gather to light candles in Christmas Eve services tonight. We will likely hear the words of the prophet Isaiah— a people walking in darkness have seen a great light. (Isa 9:2) What must it have been like all those thousands of years ago? Christmas Eve —a people walking inContinue reading “Christmas Eve”
Who do you celebrate? Part of my story…
The angel said to the shepherds, “Fear not, for I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” There is good news of great joy because the Savior was born. Yet so many feel no joy. They remain unaffected by the familiarity of the Christmas story. So many, especiallyContinue reading “Who do you celebrate? Part of my story…”
He stepped into our brokenness.
My Dad, who loved Christmas and being with family so very much, passed away just days after Christmas two years ago. As I sit looking at my home, decorated as it always is this time of year, with the word “JOY” literally all over the place, tears well up in my eyes, again. I missContinue reading “He stepped into our brokenness.”
God with us
Our hearts were made to long for God to be with us. Perhaps, that’s why even unbelievers find themselves drawn to the wonders of Christmas-time. But this world has a way of telling us all, that God is not with us. The evil one tries to convince us He doesn’t exist or just doesn’t care.Continue reading “God with us”
More Prophecies about this than His birth!
Do you know these prophetic words from the Isaiah were written 700 years before Jesus was born?? Isaiah 9:2The people walking in darknesshave seen a great light;on those living in the land of the shadow of deatha light has dawned.Isaiah 9:6-7For to us a child is born,to us a son is given,and the government willContinue reading “More Prophecies about this than His birth!”
Are we carrying others to Jesus this CHRISTmas?
The Messiah sat surrounded by the Pharisees and teachers of the law. The crowd surrounded the place and pushed in. I wonder if the buttoned-up religious leaders had to dust off their shoulders as debris surely began to fall from the ceiling as the tiles in the ceiling were removed. Did Jesus chuckle to HimselfContinue reading “Are we carrying others to Jesus this CHRISTmas?”
He is doing what He promised.
“The things which are impossible with men are possible with God”. (Luke 18:27) Lately, I see so much that seems impossible, and wrong. How dark the world seems right now. Just turn on the news and you’ll know what I mean. (Or, maybe don’t 😳) But how dark, how impossible, it surely seemed over twoContinue reading “He is doing what He promised.”
Those dirty shepherds
On this Giving Tuesday, I think about so many friends who work in ministries for the hurting and the broken. I think of how God, through them, pursues the hearts of those who often feel unworthy. Unworthy, like those shepherds so long ago…. THE SHEPHERDS They were the ones not invited to the party. ButContinue reading “Those dirty shepherds”
Thanksgiving
Sometimes, I read a verse and wonder if God put it there just for me. 1 Peter 4:9 is one such verse. “ Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.” Let me explain: My husband has the gift of hospitality. Like, an extra, heaping, helping of it! If he knows you are traveling near ourContinue reading “Thanksgiving”
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