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Luke 10:19I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. Sometimes we forget that we […]
Luke 10:19I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. Sometimes we forget that we […]
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
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” 1 Peter 3:8 Here’s a phrase that often gets overused: “I know exactly how you
Caring and Empathy Read Post »
The Magi, some of the first to worship Christ, were foreigners—non-Jewish scholars who traveled from afar. The shepherds, likewise, among the first to worship Him, held a lowly and humble
“The Welcoming Savior: Christ for All People” Read Post »
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
Communicating the Gospel with Clarity Read Post »
There’s a song on Christian radio that really humbles me: “The Jesus” by Phil Wickham. I believe many Christians in this country don’t fully embrace what he describes. The lyrics
“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
A Call to Intercession Read Post »
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who replace darkness with light and light with darkness.” — Isaiah 5:20 During my apologetics course in seminary, a thoughtful
Say Goodbye to the Strawman Read Post »
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thess. 5:18) The power of gratitude is truly remarkable. It has the ability to
A Truly Happy Thanksgiving Read Post »
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
Thankful and Loving Hearts Read Post »
“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Giving thanks can be a foreign concept to us. We tend
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
Standing Firm in Grace and Peace Read Post »