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“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” Colossians 3:16 It’s hard to find it in a world filled with lies, but you were meant to live inContinue reading “Tell the Truth”

“And let the peace of Christ be ruling in your hearts, as it was the purpose of God for you to be one body; and give praise to God at all times. Colossians 3:15 BBE Our world is more divided than it has ever been. More and more people are on opposite sides of differentContinue reading “Peace Train”

“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” Colossians 3:14 Unfortunately, the word ‘love’ has become very cheap and diluted in our world today. We even have an entire day forcing people to ‘love’. The phrase, ‘God loves you’ has become so stripped of its meaning and power thatContinue reading “What is Love?”

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 Maybe one of the hardest things to do is absorb someone else’s hurtful actions and forgive. There is nothing natural about that. Everything in us wants to lash back, correct, and even takeContinue reading “Forgive Much?”

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 How much time did you spend picking out what you are wearing today? How much time did you spend brushing your teeth, styling you hair, “putting you face on” as my sister used to callContinue reading “Clothe Yourself!”

“So own up to your sins to one another and pray for one another. In the end, you may be healed. Your prayers are powerful when they are rooted in a righteous life.” James 5:16 There is a danger in keeping personal secrets, ones that will destroy you from the inside out. Holding on toContinue reading “Secret Life”

“I do want to point out, friends, that time is of the essence. There is no time to waste, so don’t complicate your lives unnecessarily. Keep it simple––in marriage, grief, joy, whatever. Even in ordinary things––your daily routines of shopping, and so on. Deal as sparingly as possible with the things the world thrusts onContinue reading “Keep it Simple”

“And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 How would you rate the level of peace in your life right now? The top two things usually keeping you from peace are anxietyContinue reading “Peace Rules”

“for we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 It is very easy to get bogged down in everyday life. Life can seem to be too hard and unfair, but for those of us who have Christ, we can cling to the reality that we are connected to Him who loves us perfectlyContinue reading “Unseen”

“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 There is a battle going on for your heart and your mind. The enemy would like nothing better than to take you out and make you ineffective. He will whisper lies to you like, “you’re not good enough” orContinue reading “Battle”