God has great plans for your life. His plans for you are even better than the plans that you have for your life. You would be wise to look to Him and His Word, the Bible, to discover those plans. The Bible uses the phrase "the will of God, " the things that "God wills, "God wants...," … Continue reading Doing What God Wants You To Do
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Faithful & Dearly Loved
What kind of friends do you have? What kind of friend are you? In Colossians 4:7-9, two men are described as being faithful and dearly loved. First, some definitions: Faithful = full of faith, loyal, displaying your faith in God by by your words & actions Dearly loved = loved unconditionally Hear the story of two … Continue reading Faithful & Dearly Loved
Your Words Matter
Words have power. They can encourage or discourage. They can give direction or they can cause confusion. They can help or they can hurt. They can mend relationships or tear them apart. They can inspire or demoralize. They can lead to life or they can lead to death. Your words matter. They matter to other … Continue reading Your Words Matter
The Impact That Jesus Makes
When you surrender your life to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you become a new person: from lost to found, from darkness to light, from spiritual death to spiritual life. The changes are profound. And the impact that He has on your words, attitudes, and actions are life-changing. He impacts every part of your life. … Continue reading The Impact That Jesus Makes
Whatever You Do…
Everything you do matters. The big things. The little things. Everything. Colossians 3:12-17 12 Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, 13 accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also … Continue reading Whatever You Do…
You’re a New Person!
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!
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
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