It’s a question that comes up for many of us, and an important one. The first level of knowing that a person is saved is simply the fact that they care. If it really matters to you, to me, that’s a good sign. Beyond that, here are some things to …
TOPICS: 1 Thessalonians 1, change, desires, heart, Holy Spirit, power, proof, salvation
Do you ever struggle with “knowing the will of God?” “[We pray] that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will (in all spiritual wisdom and understanding) so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, (fully pleasing to Him), bearing fruit in every good work …
TOPICS: Colossians 1, God's will, good works, joy, knowledge, relationships, Work
Thursdays are usually geared towards answering theological questions I receive in my role as a pastor. However, today I wanted to share a piece that’s not quite “theology” as much as it is a meditation on the cross as an answer to our cultural perspective on the signs of aging. …
TOPICS: age, aging, culture, growing old, image, pride, sex, theology, vanity, youth
Do you struggle with saying “yes” too much like I do? It has been said many times, in many ways, by many people, yet it is so vital and powerful a principle that it bears repeating. The thing that will bring power and purpose to your life is not saying …
TOPICS: decisions, perspective, priorities, time management
NOTE: I wrote this post about six weeks ago as a meditation on Colossians 1:13. In God’s providence, it came up in the queue to be posted this week, and it seemed an appropriate reminder on Election Day. May God’s perspective bring you peace, no matter which way the wind …
TOPICS: allegiance, elections, freedom, kingdom of god, nations, outposts, politics, slavery
Do you ever get frustrated by “information overload?” “Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments.” -Colossians 2:3-4 Paul draws a contrast here between “plausible arguments” and the person of Christ Himself. …
TOPICS: clarity, Colossians 2, decisions, information, wisdom
Do you ever feel like your walk with Christ is “three steps forward, two steps back?” Relax, it’s normal. The journey of discipleship is not a linear progression like the building of a tower. It is a cyclical journey like the growth of a tree. (Read more about towers and …
TOPICS: Colossians 1, Ephesians 4, failure, repentance, sin, spiritual growth
Even in the Bible, nobody gets along all the time. However, disagreement doesn’t have to disrupt our unity and love for one another. In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul shares a simple truth that leads to an effective stragety for working through conflict while keeping the …
TOPICS: conflict, disagreement, division, focus, peace, perspective, Philippians 4, thoughts, unity
Do you have people in your life with whom you just don’t get along? “I entreat Euodia and Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the Gospel…” -Philippians 4:2 How comforting to …
TOPICS: church, conflict, disagreement, division, peace, Philippians 4, unity
You were not designed for standing still. “For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.” -1 Corinthians 4:20 The goal and growth of a disciple is not information, not inspiration, not even transformation. It is INCARNATION, truly becoming the body of Christ on the earth. …
TOPICS: 1 Corinthians 4, 2 Corinthians 3, discipleship, following, incarnation, transformation
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