We are all tempted to sin, but we don’t have to give in to that temptation. In chapter 3 of Colossians, Paul offers wisdom for living out our lives in obedience to Christ – “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right handContinue reading “Are you one of these?”
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How on earth do you do THIS?
As I come to the end of Chapter 2 of Colossians, I’m struck by Paul’s last sentence. “These things have the appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are no value against the indulgence of the flesh.” If I don’t want to indulge my flesh, I can’t relyContinue reading “How on earth do you do THIS?”
When Temporary can feel Eternal
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”
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?”
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”
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”
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.”
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.”
Let’s don’t neglect to praise God in the midst of hard things…
“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen” (1 Tim 1:17) As Paul wrote those words in his letter to Timothy, I wonder if he sat his pen down, lifted his hands to Heaven and was overcome with praise to the Lord?Continue reading “Let’s don’t neglect to praise God in the midst of hard things…”
I’m a grandma and funny thing…
When I was younger, I’d look at women that I now resemble in the mirror and think, “I’ll have it all together then….” I remember thinking, they are wise. They know what to do every single time a concern heads their way—in less than ten seconds probably. I thought I’d feel like a wise grownContinue reading “I’m a grandma and funny thing…”
Peace when I’m overwhelmed…
When my heart is overwhelmed, when I long for peace, joy and hope, I know I can no longer look to this world. I have been led to the rock that is higher than I. (Ps 61:2) I’ve tasted and seen that He alone is good. I have been blessed to take refuge in Him.Continue reading “Peace when I’m overwhelmed…”
I want to be on the other side…
I want to be on the other side. You know the other side of the current problem impacting my life. I want to feel the rejoicing that comes AFTER the pain and worry have subsided. I know what that is like.I’ve seen God be faithful before. But right now.I’m in the “not yet”. I’m inContinue reading “I want to be on the other side…”
How do you keep going when life is crashing down?
What do you do when you get the phone call, the diagnosis, the news you never saw coming? What about the hard thing thet you thought wouldn’t still be this hard? What then? Are you destined to continually be consumed by the trouble and pain and spiral further downward into a pit of despairing emotions?Continue reading “How do you keep going when life is crashing down?”
The pretty lie that leads to death and where real JOY is found.
A while back, I woke up way too early and found myself watching a World War 2 documentary hoping to fall back asleep. I listened as old men recounted stories of death and sacrifice. The narrator detailed the war effort at home, a country coming together, people denying themselves for a greater good. “Denying ofContinue reading “The pretty lie that leads to death and where real JOY is found.”
The “find your truth” lie…
The “find your truth” lie, from Will Spencer (@renofman on X) “I was in secular transpersonal psychotherapy for two years, between 2013 and 2015. Week-by-week, I turned myself inside out on the couch, processing “trauma” with my therapist. I thought it helped. But all therapy did was make me more comfortable with fulfilling my sinfulContinue reading “The “find your truth” lie…”
Will we hang on when it gets hard?
It’s easy to say “yes” to Heaven, but are we ready to face the affliction that might come because we follow Christ? Are we ready for that? Will our kids be? Paul and Silas had been beaten and jailed in Philippi because of the gospel. Their joy, as they sat in prison singing hymns, hadContinue reading “Will we hang on when it gets hard?”
Not control. Peace.
The events of late, remind us all of how little any of us can control. Our next heartbeat.No.Our next breath.Certainly not. But the thing is, we were made to rest, and even delight, in something we certainly can’t control—God. We were made to know God. To live is not control,to live is Christ. As A.W.Continue reading “Not control. Peace.”
Why you might be frustrated with YOUR Christianity.
The truth is you may be frustrated with Christianity if you have invited Jesus into YOUR life. You know like, “come be a part”. Perhaps, even like the demons, you recognize Jesus as the Son of God (Matt 16:16), and you reason you could use a little Jesus in YOUR life. You’ll pick and chooseContinue reading “Why you might be frustrated with YOUR Christianity.”
The strange PEACE OF Erika Kirk
What those, who do not fear the Lord, or perhaps have only dabbled in a secular religion, do not understand, is that to fear God, more than anything else, conquers all other fears and gives a peace that makes no earthly sense. It is not that we aren’t intelligent, as those who look on likeContinue reading “The strange PEACE OF Erika Kirk”
Keep Telling The Truth!
God hates lies (Prov 12:22). The devil is the father of all lies (John 8:44). He often uses lies in order to fulfill his goal to rob, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). I’ve seen this play out this year as lies have impacted our family, our church, and our nation. I understand more than everContinue reading “Keep Telling The Truth!”
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