This morning, I read Colossians 1-2. Wow. As a person who aspires to write truth that impacts lives, I’m in awe of the depth of what Paul is able to communicate in just a few words. This letter to the believers at Colossae reveals so much about who we are in Christ, but even more, …
Category: Faith
Jesus And His Lost Lamb
I love Paul’s heart for the lost. His love for Jesus and his desire to obey and honor God in his calling is what sustained him through many difficulties, but also at play was the heart he had for those who were far away from Christ. Remember his words in Romans 11, where he could …
When Life Squeezes You
What’s your attitude toward suffering? Perhaps you’re like me, you don’t really consider any of the various trials or difficulties you’ve experienced as truly suffering, compared to the kinds of things others go through. I’ve never been hungry, or homeless, or truly afraid for my life. I’ve never been to prison, and for the most …
Does A Christ-Follower Have Two Natures?
Have you ever heard the story about the two dogs fighting within you? There are several accounts of it, so I’m not sure of its exact origin. One version says that the Indian chief, Sitting Bull, was led to faith. When the preacher returned some time later and asked how things were going, he replied, …
Have You Received God’s Grace In Vain?
The past few days I’ve had computer troubles. For several mornings in a row, my laptop has refused to connect to our internet. Our modem and router are located on the main level of our home, and my desk is in a downstairs bedroom. It was extremely frustrating. I would select our internet from the …
The Way Of The Word 