“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 Minds Set on Things Above
Year: 2024
Those Promoting Self-Made Religion
“Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going … Continue reading Those Promoting Self-Made Religion
Made Alive Together with 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 Made Alive Together with Christ
Unrequited Love
Based off Psalms 36 You speak words of love to me,But your actions deny them.Your eyes, full of adultery,Testify against you. Promises made, but not kept,Words spoken, often in jest,Hardhearted and prideful unrest,Put your Lord to the test. You think that I am like you.In your image, you make me.You conform me to your likeness.Your … Continue reading Unrequited Love
The Firmness of Your Faith
“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 The Firmness of Your Faith
Steadfast is Your Love
Based off Psalms 25 O my God, I trust in You.Help me to know Your ways.Give me understanding, Lord.Guide my thoughts each day. Enemies pursue me, Lord.They have no fear of You.Lies, betrayal, traitorous;Haters, vicious, too. Steadfast is Your love, O Lord.Lead me in what is right.Turn to me, be gracious, Lord.Ponder now my plight. … Continue reading Steadfast is Your Love
Making the Word Fully Known
“Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the … Continue reading Making the Word Fully Known
The Head of The Body
Speaking of Jesus Christ: “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and … Continue reading The Head of The Body
Wayward Children
Wayward children, wandering souls,Thoughtless people, varying roles,Walk in darkness, seeing no light,For from Jesus, taken their flight. Have no mercy, walking in sin,Self-indulgent, drinking their gin,All about them, not about God,But the many wear a façade. Put a mask on, others impress,Think they’re being such a success,But they’re not, for time they do waste,For the … Continue reading Wayward Children
The Inheritance of The Saints
“And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking 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 and … Continue reading The Inheritance of The Saints
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