There is the little girl that prays for patience and tells God to hurry up and give it to her! I have been that little girl. Have you? Patience seems to be one of the fruits of the Spirit that is just out of reach. Even when we begin to see…
If someone has a heart attack and survives, they know that they must make some drastic changes in the way they eat. They have to cut out more fat, more sugars, and some carbs and eat meat and vegetables with a few fruit and whole grains. (Picture is my granddaughter,…
Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord. 1 Peter 2:1-3 I…
“Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will…
This is my Aaron. I am so glad that he is mine! I would have chosen him! “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has…
“”For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, And in Him, you have been made complete, And He is the head over all rule and authority.” Colossians 2:9-10 “…and let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”…
“He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His Beloved son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13-14 Hell was never created for people. Hell was created for Satan and his demons. God does not send people to hell….
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 This verse really struck my heart this morning! The little word, “Let” really convicted me. I have a choice. If I am not experiencing the peace…
“…and in Him you have been made complete and He is the head over all rule and authority…” Colossians 2:10 Sometimes, I don’t feel so “complete”. I feel empty, confused, without purpose, alone, discontent, but not complete. The clue here are the words “I feel”. The word of God…
“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the word, rather than according to Christ.” Colossians 2:8 Many are doing good things. Many are following the traditions of the church. Many…