- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Category Archives: Colossians
A Threefold Cord
That they are linked together in Scripture seems clear to me. An inseparable trio. Comprising a threefold cord which is not quickly broken. To have one should be to have the other two. I encountered these three amigos this morning … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, gospel community, hope, love one another, the church
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The Epaphras Prayer
Pray for me. Who doesn’t need to speak those words? But with everything else which seemingly is in more urgent need of divine intervention, often we’re reluctant to ask that we be put on “the list.” And if we were … Continue reading
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Tagged godly counsel, standing mature, the people of God, the will of God, word of God speak
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Dealing with the Indulgence of the Flesh
The Judaizers said it could only happen if they got back to the law, watched what they ate and drank, observed the festival days, and started observing the real Sabbath again. The Gnostics said it would take something far more … Continue reading
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Tagged alive to God, dead to sin, more than conquerors, religious routine, the flesh
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The Power of Knowledge
Knowledge is power. So has been said by many in many different contexts. You can’t act on what you don’t know. You can’t do what you’ve never been taught. Hard to have conviction and backbone if you only know what … Continue reading
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Tagged fully assured, knowing God, renewing of the mind, the Word of God, word of God speak
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Christ In You
Paul says it’s “the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to the saints” (Col. 1:26). A secret thing of the Divine not readily available to the cognitive capabilities or the innate understanding of men and women. It’s … Continue reading
Qualified
I may not be perfect, but I am sufficient. Might have a long way to go, but I have all the power I need. The bar might be set pretty high, but I’ve already cleared it. The inheritance might be … Continue reading
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Tagged all sufficient grace, kingdom of God, kingdom of heaven, redeeming grace, redemption, running the race
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A Lovely Prayer
He’s one of those guys we don’t really know much about. His name found only a couple of times in the “credits” of Paul’s letters. The credits–you know, that list of names that scrolls by your eyes as you get … Continue reading
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Tagged fully assured, growing in Christ, grown up, prayer, standing mature
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From Knowledge to Knowledge
Started in on Colossians this morning. First thing that comes to mind, “How did he do it?” How did Paul pray for all these churches? With all that he had on the go, often working by night and preaching by … Continue reading
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Tagged a worthy walk, knowing God, the will of God, the Word of God
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Good News Proof of Good News Power
It’s the repetition that grabs your attention–that this is a big deal to Paul. Twice Paul writes that he and his cohort “could bear it no longer.” Here’s a guy who’s been through it all, but this, this is beyond … Continue reading
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Tagged bearing fruit, keep on keepin' on, kingdom fruit, love one another
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Priming the Pump
Finished up Colossians 2 this morning. Re-running some thoughts on this passage from 5 years ago . . . How is it that two people can be sitting in the same pew (or row of chairs) . . . on … Continue reading
