In the beginning of Colossians chapter 2, Paul gives voice to a heartache we all share: For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have …
This is not one of those feel-good posts that everyone’s going to like. But Paul’s parting words in Colossians 1 are crucial to our life in Christ. Without understanding the contrary wisdom in them, our faith might derail: For this …
This past Sunday wasn’t the greatest day in my life as a parent. The Pastor was out of the country preaching at churches in Brazil, and the Teenager walked through the open door of father-vacancy to break a few of …
The mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints… which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27-28 The Apostle Paul is being a little snarky here in this verse. And I do like me …
I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, (church), to make the word of God fully known. Colossians 1:25 (with some context from v 24). In this verse, minister and church …
The Pastor and I sat on the back porch early one morning last week, sipping coffee and contemplating our calling from God. If we did not feel called to this ministry — the gospel, the people, the Church — would …
