“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who … Continue reading Set Your Minds on Things of God
Year: 2024
Not According to Christ
“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule … Continue reading Not According to Christ
How Great a Struggle I Have
“For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of … Continue reading How Great a Struggle I Have
Warning and Teaching Everyone
I am reading in Colossians, chapter one. And the subject matter is Jesus Christ, faith in Jesus Christ, the gospel of our salvation, the grace of God, and truth. Included in these instructions are teachings on walking in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing … Continue reading Warning and Teaching Everyone
Long for the Pure Spiritual Milk
“So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. “As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but … Continue reading Long for the Pure Spiritual Milk
Love One Another from a Pure Heart
“Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for “’All flesh is like grassand all its glory like the … Continue reading Love One Another from a Pure Heart
Be Holy in All Your Conduct
“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in … Continue reading Be Holy in All Your Conduct
Why Now are You Angry?
Why are you angry?Why does your heart burn?Why disappointedWith how life does turn? Who has appointed you,Put you in charge?Why are you angryWith what is at large? Who made you GodTo determine all things?You’re just a human,Created being. God is Creator,The One Who’s in charge,He is the One whoDetermines “at large.” Put your trust in … Continue reading Why Now are You Angry?
Pray for Discernment and Understanding
“I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. For your … Continue reading Pray for Discernment and Understanding
Differences of Opinion versus Truth and Righteousness
I am reading in Romans 14:1-23 on the subject of what Christians are allowed to do and not allowed to do, with regard to the freedoms that we have in Christ versus constraints that others might try to put upon us which are not of God. And all this is related, I believe, to the … Continue reading Differences of Opinion versus Truth and Righteousness
Run With It 