Relevant: having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand. Relative:not absolute. Living a Relevant life in a Relative World would be a good title for Colossians 3 and 4. Paul makes a transition in chapter 3 from talking about doctrine and who we are in Christ to how to apply these truths. It does little … [Read more…]
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Colossians Study: Week Six
“My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you’ve been given. You received Christ Jesus, the Master; now live him. You’re deeply rooted in him. You’re well constructed upon him. You know your way around the faith. Now do what you’ve been taught. School’s out; quit studying the subject and … [Read more…]
Colossians Study: Week Three
Wow, 10 minutes is not long to break down each verse of Colossians- it’s such a rich book with so many truths that are life-changing! I feel like we are just scratching the surface each week through the video. The passages we discuss this week are certainly pivotal in our walk with Christ. If we … [Read more…]
Colossians Study: Week Two, Where HOPE Begins
Hi, friends! Thanks again for joining us as we walk through the book of Colossians this summer. For this week’s post, I loved having Jennifer Landrith with me to talk through how she has been “strengthened with all power according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy giving thanks to the Father … [Read more…]
Colossians Study: Week One!
Hello, friends! Here’s our first installment of this summer’s study of Colossians. I am so excited to walk through this book with you I can barely stand it! For those who were unable to join us for last week’s Women’s Gathering (5/29), you were missed! A quick bit to catch you up: RHYTHMS is a new … [Read more…]
Memorize Scripture With Your Kids
Is there even time for this? The sink is overflowing. The laundry yet undone (just when I think I’ve reached the end, I realize I must begin again, smile). There’s beds to be made. Computer work to get done. Where in this life full to the brim is there time to sit and memorize Scripture … [Read more…]
Spiritual Lunchable
What is your favorite holiday? I know many of you may answer Christmas because of the chance to share special gifts with family and friends, but many of us may be quick to answer Thanksgiving as a close second. I know for some it may make your top holiday as it represents the one time … [Read more…]
A Woman Forgiven
Jesus commands us to love God and love people. Every connection He makes during His time on earth serves to emphasize this point. By invitation, He forgives, redeems, and introduces His Kingdom in real-time. When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at … [Read more…]
Wednesdays in the Word: Hosea
God has redeemed you…and that’s great news! I want to spend some time remembering that this morning, by praying through Psalm 107. As you read it, thank the Lord for what He has done and for His kindness. Thank Him for redeeming and delivering you from your past life, sin, and death. Cry out to the … [Read more…]
Wednesdays in the Word: Hosea
God is faithful! Read that statement one more time and really let it sink in….God IS faithful! Do you believe that? By definition, that means He is true to His Word and will keep all of His promises; He is reliable, trustworthy, and 100% dependable…even if we are not. Before you begin your morning, take … [Read more…]