Marcos Schultz

“And he is the head of the body, the church.”(Colossians 1:18a)He is the head.When I focus on that idea, my imagination pictures a body—arms, legs—and a round-shaped Jesus perched on […]

It captures my heart to realize that the apostle Paul and the fisherman John were the only two New Testament men who took short-term trips to heaven. Both of them

Have you ever lost your phone, only to discover it wasn’t a kind stranger who found it? Sometimes, you have to buy it back from someone who really shouldn’t have

“Being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the

Paul desires these young believers to be strong—not just physically, but on the inside, where it truly counts.“May you be strengthened with all power…”(Colossians 1:11a)But what kind of power are

“…bearing fruit in every good work.” – Colossians 1:10bI wonder if the difference between merely having knowledge of His will without spiritual wisdom and understanding and having knowledge of His

“And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual

Paul shares with the Colossians how he prays for them.It is not “Oh, God, by the way, please bless the Colossians.”It starts off with:And so, from the day we heard,we

24 The people of Colossae embraced the Gospel because they not only heard it—they truly understood it. “…the gospel, which has come to you, as indeed in the whole world

“We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you.” Colossians 1:3 “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin

Paul had never been to Colossae. But he had “seen the church’s website” (just kidding—this was 2,000 years ago!). Still, Paul had heard of their reputation and was excited about

Last week, Peter, in his closing words, encouraged us to stand firm in that powerful and trusty combination—faith and grace [1 Peter 5:9, 12]. He reminded us of the strength