“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
Encouragement
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
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
Run With It 