“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
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My times with the Lord in His Word
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
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
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
Faith in Christ Jesus
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: grace to you and peace from God our Father. “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your … Continue reading Faith in Christ Jesus
God is Our Help and Our Shield
“Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him,on those who hope in his steadfast love,that he may deliver their soul from deathand keep them alive in famine.Our soul waits for the Lord;he is our help and our shield.For our heart is glad in him,because we trust in his holy name.Let your … Continue reading God is Our Help and Our Shield
A False Hope for Salvation
“The Lord looks down from heaven;he sees all the children of man;from where he sits enthroned he looks outon all the inhabitants of the earth,he who fashions the hearts of them alland observes all their deeds.The king is not saved by his great army;a warrior is not delivered by his great strength.The war horse is … Continue reading A False Hope for Salvation
The Counsel of The Nations
“Let all the earth fear the Lord;let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him!For he spoke, and it came to be;he commanded, and it stood firm.The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing;he frustrates the plans of the peoples.The counsel of the Lord stands forever,the plans of his heart … Continue reading The Counsel of The Nations
Hear the Word of the Lord
“Thus said the Lord to me: ‘Go and stand in the People's Gate, by which the kings of Judah enter and by which they go out, and in all the gates of Jerusalem, and say: “Hear the word of the Lord, you kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, who … Continue reading Hear the Word of the Lord
Run With It 