Colossians 2:17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. One of the fun things to do with kittens is to use a laser pointer and get them to chase the light on the floor. They will do it for hours. They never seem toContinue reading “Colossians 2:17 Shadows”
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Devoted Prayer – Colossians 4:2
Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. I start with a confession: I don’t pray as much as I should and could. Especially the prayers offered on behalf of other people. I seem to pray one time for the need when it is first mentioned, but I often don’t pray a secondContinue reading “Devoted Prayer – Colossians 4:2”
Kill It! – Colossians 3:3
Colossians 3:3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. It can be easy to get caught up in the concerns of this world. If we watch the news, or even listen to our neighbors talk, there is so much that can set our hearts and minds adrift. We canContinue reading “Kill It! – Colossians 3:3”
Shadows – Colossians 2:17
Colossians 2:17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. It has been interesting to watch people around the world grasp at straws as they tried to avoid getting the flu. They have thrown just about everything at it, but it still continues to shutContinue reading “Shadows – Colossians 2:17”
Mystery Solved – Colossians 1:27
Colossians 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. I like good mystery stories, especially when they are portrayed in movies or TV shows. They can be classics like Agatha Christy or crime how-done-it like NCIS.Continue reading “Mystery Solved – Colossians 1:27”
Complete
Colossians 4:17 Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.” It can be so easy to quit. Things are getting tough and you think to yourself, “I could just quit right now and the struggle would be over.” And for some people that is enough reasoning toContinue reading “Complete”
In Him
Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. People often ask what it looks like for someone to live a faithful Christian life. And thereContinue reading “In Him”
First Generation Understanding
Philippians 2:5-8 & Colossians 2:9 There has been a lot of rewriting of American History in recent years. It is amazing how much clarity is claimed from a distance of two centuries! The claim is made that those closest to the events were too clouded by their agendas to accurately record what happened. We don’tContinue reading “First Generation Understanding”
Day 109
Memorize: Expectant prayer and greetings Colossians 4 Key Verses: 3, 6, 16, 18 As Paul wraps up his letter to the Colossian church, his heart is drawn to prayer. You can find out a lot about a person’s relationship with God and with others when you listen in to their prayers. Listen to Paul’s. PaulContinue reading “Day 109”
Day 108
Memorize: Principles for Christian lifestyle Colossians 3 Key Verses: 1, 5, 11, 17, 23, One of the most important skills a soldier trains is aiming. We spend countless hours training to shoot targets, to aim at the right place. I remember being on the firing range at night and not being able to see aContinue reading “Day 108”
The Arnold Journey 