Colossians 3:2 tells us “set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” The phrase “set your mind” is translated “set your affection” in the King James Version. The word is phroneō, a verb; according to Vines Dictionary it “implies moral interest or reflection, not mere unreasoning opinion.” Strong’s …
Have You Been Deceived?
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. (Colossians 2:8) A major theme in Paul’s letter to the church at Colossae was the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ. I believe …
What Causes You To Fear?
Dear Readers, I need your participation in a new project I'm working on! Our world is changing quickly, and a huge part of that change is happening because of fear. Some fear is healthy; it protects us from imminent peril and keeps us from foolish decisions that would cause pain or destruction to ourselves or …
What To Do With Your Lot In Life
Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. (Psalm 55:22) In Psalm 55, David is calling on God to deal with those who are causing him trouble. He is restless and distracted “because of the voice of the enemy, because of the pressure …
Experiencing God As Our Refuge
What does it mean when the psalmist tells us that God is our refuge, and how do we experience this? In Psalm 46, we see that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (46:1). Referring to the city of Jerusalem, the psalmist says that “God is in the midst of …
