Justin Linscheid

“I am telling you this so no one will deceive you with well-crafted arguments.” — Colossians 2:4 (NLT) Shortly after I became a believer in Christ, I had a few… Continue Reading Anchored in Truth

I recently watched an old episode of The Waltons where a new preacher came to town, preaching hellfire and brimstone. His sermons were intense, warning of God’s coming wrath and judgment. The… Continue Reading Mercy

“I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for his body, the church.” — Colossians 1:24… Continue Reading Joy Because of the Why

“This includes you who were once far away from God. You were his enemies, separated from him by your evil thoughts and actions. Yet now he has reconciled you to… Continue Reading Once Far, Now Near

Philippians 4:2 (NLT) — “Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you your disagreement.” Paul has just been lifting our eyes to the majesty of Christ—the One who… Continue Reading Grace in Real Life

“Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who… Continue Reading True Enjoyment

“Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation.” — Colossians 1:15 (NLT) Has God ever felt distant… Continue Reading Want to See God? Look at Jesus

“So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual… Continue Reading God, I Want More

“But I didn’t want to do anything without your consent. I wanted you to help because you were willing, not because you were forced.” — Philemon 1:14 (NLT) Paul says:… Continue Reading Willing, Not Forced