When Christ, who is our life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. (Colossians 3:4 ) Christ, who is our life…Chapters and books could be written just about this phrase alone! But to fully understand it we also have to go back to the Garden of Eden when God breathedContinue reading “Devotion #4 – Colossians 3:4”
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Devotion #3 – Colossians 3:3
For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. This is a strange verse. What does it mean that I “have died”? Romans 6:11 helps with understanding this: “In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus”. We are supposed to be dead toContinue reading “Devotion #3 – Colossians 3:3”
Why does it have to be this way?
Do you ever get overwhelmed by the foolish, broken, incompetent, overly-complicated or unnecessary things in this life? (you know like technology, cars, customer service, etc) I know I do! People make things harder than they need to be: So what do we do when this happens? Often times, I feel like losing my mind! IContinue reading “Why does it have to be this way?”
Devotion #2 – Colossians 3:2
Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth… (Colossians 3:2) When our mind is set on earthly things, we are often overwhelmed by them. We think about not having enough time to get everything done. And yet time is not a problem in heaven, because everythingContinue reading “Devotion #2 – Colossians 3:2”
Devotional – Colossians 3:1
I will be sharing a new devotional every week. I hope that you will take your Bible and a prayer journal so that you can listen to the Lord and spend time meditating on His Word and sharing with Him your life and your heart. Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keepContinue reading “Devotional – Colossians 3:1”
We can’t turn a blind eye
There are so many truly difficult, painful and troubling things in this world. And so often we would prefer not to see those things or let those things bring anxiousness or chaos into our own lives. You might even say to yourself “Not my problem” or “Not gonna let that crazy in here.” But weContinue reading “We can’t turn a blind eye”
God’s judgment is coming
What are the sins of America for which judgment will come unless we repent? The same sins condemned in the Bible What kind of judgment will come? The same kind as has always been prophesied in the Bible When will it come? The same time it has always come Might any people survive the judgement?Continue reading “God’s judgment is coming”
Listen to the instruction of the Lord
Dear friend Listen to the voice of your Father. Listen to the voice of wisdom. Heed the instructions of Truth and Holiness. There are so many people who are going through hardships in their life of their own doing. Of course, we know that there is trouble in this world simply because it is aContinue reading “Listen to the instruction of the Lord”
Christians and politics
Christians and politics What should a Christian do in regard to politics, being a public citizen, voting and talking to people who believe differently than us? Finally, remember that discussions about politics are neverending. Don’t get sucked into conversations that neither glorify God, nor build you up, nor help to bring people to Jesus. AboveContinue reading “Christians and politics”
Forever faithful
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. You and I change and grow. Sometimes we change and die. But humans are always changing. There is a funny saying that floats around these days: “People never change.” But it is not true. People are fickle and change their mind, their behavior, their commitments andContinue reading “Forever faithful”
Pastor Michael Johnson 