The Power of Being Accepted Colossians 1:21-23 TURNED DOWN All of us have received a rejection letter stating, “Dear Applicant, you are a great person with great skills. Regretfully, at this time we have decided to go with a different applicant. Google search the word “rejection” and you will find Read more…
The Honor of SufferingColossians 1:24-29 Happy When Suffering Who likes suffering? Who enjoys pain? The pain caused by illness, injury, isolation, abandonment or betrayal are avoided at all costs. We just want relief. So, why would Paul say that he rejoiced in what he suffered? Was there something wrong with Read more…
Fighting FOR You! Colossians 2:1-5 A Grueling Conflict There are times when the personal conflict is so fierce that you wonder if you can remain on your feet for another second. You are in the corner. Your gloves are covering your face. You are taking blow after blow. Life is Read more…
Publicly HumiliatedColossians 2:6-23 The Snake In Paradise The Bible’s storyline is centered on a loving God who rescues humanity from sin, death and judgment. As the Bible says, Jesus did not come to judge us. He came to save us. The narrative also centers on the defeat of Satan and Read more…
2 Steps to a Happy Heart and Mind: Colossians 3:1-14 The Way to A Happy Heart and Mind Two things that most people seek, but never find: 1) Happiness and 2) Purpose. It is a common human struggle. People in every culture feel sad, depressed, weighed down with the problems Read more…
Peace … The Referee:Colossians 3:15-17 Peace as a Referee Perhaps one of the most beautiful Bible verses is Colossians 3:15. It says, “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” Don’t we love this verse, especially in times of trouble when our world seems to be imploding. I want Read more…
Happily Ever After:Colossians 3:18,19 Three Ways a Marriage Can End There are three ways that a marriage will end. The first is divorce. This is never intended and painful for those who find this end to a marriage. The second is to live together in misery. While this is never Read more…
Your Next GenerationColossians 3:20,21 Hey Siri … Tips on Parenting “Hey Siri. What are the top 10 tips on parenting.” Siri’s reply reads like a recipe for a chocolate cake … “Fill your home with love and respect. Listen to your children’s feelings and thoughts. Focus on what is good Read more…
Slaves Obey Your Masters Colossians 3:22-4:1 Slavery … A Difficult Topic In church we often seek relevance and application of a biblical text. We try to understand what the text means to us and how we should respond to it. Commonly, Bible teachers relate this text in Colossians to employer Read more…
The Greatest Temptation: Colossians 4:2-4 What Did Jesus Tell Us When you think of a list of temptations, what rises to the top of the list? Is it greed? Is it sexual temptations? Is it jealousy? Is it revenge? Is it slander? Is it violence? Is it stealing? Facebook Don’t Read more…