Paul ends the letter by sending greetings from those who are with him and giving instructions regarding the distribution of the epistle. These verses do not contain doctrine per se, but by discussing people in the ministry they provide both encouragement about life in Christ and a sobering reminder of the fallibility of man. 7-9 […]
Paul wraps up his admonitions to Christian living by turning the focus outside the church. To this point he has instructed the Colossians on how to live within the community and interact with fellow believers. Now he commands them to look outside the body as well. Every believer lives under the final words of Christ […]
Christ is supreme over all things and yet died for us.
Paul’s incredible prayer shows us how to live and how to pray.
Something that’s occurred to me since our son Matt went away to Basic Training last week, is how accustomed I am to being able to communicate with my kids at any time. Think about it – if you’re a parent whose kids were born in the last 20 years or so, you’ve been able to […]
Prayer is powerful. God is God. Man is neither.
When we see all circumstances as from God, we’ll pray to thrive IN them rather than escape FROM them.
Unrepentant ungratefulness brings God’s wrath. Overwhelmed cries for help bring His mercy.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
How to give like a Philippian.
