Dear pastor, Recently I was thinking about the purpose of church. I thought I might share my thoughts with you… Here is why we have church: Gathering a group of people in the name of Jesus To worship the Lord (because He is worthy to be praised and He has the Words of eternal life,Continue reading “What is the purpose of church?”
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You must be born again
Have you been born again? Jesus told us in the Bible that we must be born again if we want to see the kingdom of God. Many people grow up hearing stories about heaven. Even if you did not come from a religious family, humanity is regularly conversing about what happens to us after weContinue reading “You must be born again”
Devotion #5 – Colossians 3:5
Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire and greed which amounts to idolatry. (Colossians 3:5) This verse repeats and goes into a little more detail about the meaning of Colossians 3:3a “You have died.” It is up to us to willingly and willfully place ourselves asContinue reading “Devotion #5 – Colossians 3:5”
Devotion #4 – Colossians 3:4
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”
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: And we over-promise and under-deliver. And sometimes we leave a wake of chaos and confusion behind us.Continue 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 The sins of extortion and greed Coercion, abuse and exploitation of people Injustice, cheating, lying and stealing Murder and torture Sacrificing of children and babies Sexual immorality Pastors and politicians who lead immorally CallingContinue reading “God’s judgment is coming”
