When you come to faith in Jesus Christ, you become a new person. You are changed from the inside out. Your outlook on life changes. You begin to have desires to honor the Lord with everything you do. You have a desire to stop doing things that dishonor Him, things that hurt you and/or hurt … Continue reading You’re a New Person!
Category: Living for Christ
You’ve Got To Know What You Believe
What you believe drives how you live. For instance, if you believe that drinking tomato and spinach smoothies will help you lose weight, then you may drink one every day for lunch and dinner, if you're on a diet. What you believe about spiritual matters drives how you live too. In this post, we'll discuss … Continue reading You’ve Got To Know What You Believe
Pour Your Life Into Others
God wants to use you to make a difference in the lives of others, to help them be all that God created them to be. Life is not just about you. When you pour your life into others, you will be blessed to see them growing, leading and changing the world in amazing ways. What … Continue reading Pour Your Life Into Others
Reconciled
What does it mean to be reconciled? Think about the various uses of the word "reconcile" in our world today. One dictionary defines the word this way: rec·on·cile (rĕk′ən-sīl′) v. rec·on·ciled, rec·on·cil·ing, rec·on·ciles v.tr. 1. To reestablish a close relationship between: reconciled the opposing parties. 2. To settle or resolve: reconciled the dispute. 3. To bring (oneself) to accept: He finally reconciled himself to the change in management. 4. To make compatible, harmonious, or consistent: reconcile my way of thinking with yours. 5. To compare (one financial account) so that it is consistent or compatible with another: reconciled my ledger against my bankstatement. v.intr. 1. To reestablish a close relationship, as in marriage: The estranged couple reconciled after a year. 2. To become compatible, harmonious, or consistent: The figures would not reconcile. - source: thefreedictionary.com When things are messed up, reconciliation needs to take place. This is true of finances, relationships with … Continue reading Reconciled
Who Is Jesus?
If you interviewed people from around the world and asked them, "Who is Jesus?" what do you think they would say? The Bible has much to say in answer to that question. One concise poem (a first-century hymn, perhaps?) that is found in Colossians chapter 1 gives us powerful insights into who Jesus is. Colossians 1:15-20 … Continue reading Who Is Jesus?
Praying for You
When you pray, the God of the universe is listening. Wow! Did you catch that? When you pray, the God of the universe is listening. He hears you, and He answers according to His will. What an amazing privilege to pray. And what an honor it is to pray for others. So when you say … Continue reading Praying for You
Thanking God
When you think of others and pray for them, what do you pray? Here is what Paul and Timothy prayed for their friends at the church in Colossae: 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and … Continue reading Thanking God
Three Aims When I Teach the Bible
When I am teaching a Bible study or preaching a sermon, I keep three things in mind. They help to guide me during my preparation, study and delivering the message. AIM #1: That people will leave saying, "That's exactly what the Bible says." Since I don't believe that I can say anything better than God … Continue reading Three Aims When I Teach the Bible
Grace & Peace
Our world needs peace. Our world needs grace. God offers both. Paul wrote a letter to the church family in Colossae, and rather than beginning the letter with the typical greeting of the first-century Roman Empire which was "Greetings," he took a different, distinctly Christian approach: To the saints in Christ at Colossae, who are … Continue reading Grace & Peace
Main Characters
Who are the main characters in the story of your life? Pause for a moment to reflect on that question. Make a short list in your mind. Think about why you consider these people main characters in your life to this point. There have been a lot of important people in your life. Who are the … Continue reading Main Characters