War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
In Defense of One’s Own Honor
1 Thessalonians 2:1-3 NKJV “1For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. 3For our exhortation did … Continue reading In Defense of One’s Own Honor
Let the Peace of God Rule
Colossians 3:15-17 NKJV “15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts … Continue reading Let the Peace of God Rule
Put on Tender Mercies
Colossians 3:12-14 NKJV “12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14But above all these things put on love, which is … Continue reading Put on Tender Mercies
Receive Christ Jesus The Lord
Walk In Him Colossians 2:6-7 NKJV “6As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. What does it look like if we receive Christ Jesus the Lord? It means to … Continue reading Receive Christ Jesus The Lord
Mature in Christ
Colossians 1:28-29 ESV “28Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. 29For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.” We Proclaim Jesus Christ The “Him” being spoken of here is Jesus, the Christ, the second person of … Continue reading Mature in Christ
If You Continue in The Faith
Colossians 1:13-14,21-23 NKJV “13He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. “21And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled … Continue reading If You Continue in The Faith
Enemies of The Cross
Philippians 3:17-21 NKJV “17Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 18For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19whose end is destruction, whose god is … Continue reading Enemies of The Cross
The Whole Armor of God
Ephesians 6:10-13 NKJV “10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers … Continue reading The Whole Armor of God
Be Careful How You Live
Ephesians 5:15-17 NKJV “15See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Verse 15 in other translations: “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise” (ESV). … Continue reading Be Careful How You Live
Are You Spiritually AWOL?
Ephesians 5:3-13 NKJV “But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an … Continue reading Are You Spiritually AWOL?
Run With It 