As I studied our passage in Colossians 1:1-8, I was struck by the word INCREASING; the word “Auxano” in Greek. Jesus used this word in Mt 13:32 and Mark 4:8. It reminded me that God is interested in Growth…Not just Growth in numbers, Not growth of buildings. The growing in relationship and bearing of genuine […]
While I grow weary God never does. He never sleeps or slumbers. For He is our strength and everlasting hope. There are two ways to run in this life; in our strength or His. Those who try to run ahead of God and those who wait on Him. This reminds me of The contrast […]
As we draw near to Christmas, please keep in mind not everyone is looking forward to it. Perhaps they are consumed by the loss of a loved one or painful memories this time of year. Many are struggling with finances, employment, relationships, or all of the above. They are not intentionally being a Scrooge, […]
Sometimes we have a tendency to forget that the “characters” of the Bible were real people with real fears and flaws. They needed encouragement in the same way you do; Paul included. We see that he cleverly starts a disagreement between the Pharisees and Sadducees regarding resurrection which gets him safely away from […]
The good news is not always embraced. Some are not able to humble themselves and let God be on the throne of their lives. We must continue to be faithful in out role to proclaim the good news of Jesus! We can fully trust that God’s perfect plan will be carried out. Read Acts 19:1-10 […]
With a mighty hand and outstretched arm the LORD brought all things into being. With those hands He formed you and I and breathed life into us. Out of nothing, He created something magnificent. With outstretched arm, He led His people out of bondage in Egypt and into the freedom of the Promised Land. […]
As Christians and children of light, we are to walk in the light bearing the fruit of goodness, light, and truth. When we see “even expose them” we might be prone to think that we have to run to dark places and call them out and sometimes that may be the case, but think about […]
Prayer and action are the one-two punch of fighting the good fight. We see this modeled in the life of our Savior. Jesus prayed by Himself, in community, before meals, before hearings, during His baptism, before His death, His ascension, before action. Prayer for Him was without ceasing and was a part of every action. […]
How quickly our emotions can shift. An anxious thought is like lighting a whole pack of firecrackers on the Fourth of July. The overwhelming noise can consume us. Anxiety; however, is no match for the peace and joy God has for us in Christ. In the midst of the greatest turmoil, thoughts of Him […]
It’s easy for us to watch the news and see how sinful others are. It’s also tempting to look at the state of our country and blame it on political party, a program, or a person. When in reality, we are all responsible. Daniel understood this and includes himself among the sinners that have turned from […]