Fruit Bearing
December 17, 2024
“…bearing fruit in every good work.” – Colossians 1:10bI wonder if the difference between merely having knowledge of His will...
December 17, 2024
“…bearing fruit in every good work.” – Colossians 1:10bI wonder if the difference between merely having knowledge of His will...
December 13, 2024
"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 wisdom and...
December 06, 2024
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...
December 03, 2024
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...
November 30, 2024
"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 against the...
November 27, 2024
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...
November 25, 2024
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...
November 12, 2024
The recipients of Peter’s letter were persecuted followers of Jesus. He’s telling them to hold on strong. That is the long and short of his...
November 07, 2024
As an ex-hippie (sometimes I suspect I’m not so “ex”), I pay a lot of attention to the peace and love verses. I am always excited...