In this post, we’ll be diving into these verses and uncovering the powerful message of reconciliation that they contain. Before we begin, take a moment to read through Colossians 1:21-23: “And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh…
Tag: Faith
Who Needs the Greatest?
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have…
Wisdom and Power, The Fuel of Faith
And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. My…
If Faith Really Works…
People often refer to Hebrews 11 as the “Hall of Faith”. It details various people who placed their faith in the living God. We may expect things to end well for each of them. Contrary to our temporal perspective, some of these people do not get to ride off into the sunset at the visible…
Faith, Hope, and Love
These three attributes remain beautiful expressions of character and ideals of inspiration worldwide. Variations of these words remain popular for expectant parents when choosing a name for the baby on the way. Today, let us consider how we can practically and intentionally demonstrate faith, hope, and love in the real world. Let’s start by looking…
Before Creation?!
Let us briefly consider the idea that God was up to something before time existed. This something had to do with Christ; it also somehow had to do with us! At times, we can be vulnerable to stressing over the past, the present, or the perceived future. Today, let us focus on some of the…
Constructing Confidence
When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place.The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?The Lord is with me; he is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies.It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to…
How To Be Useful Today
Have you ever made to the end of the day and felt like you have wasted your time? Was the feeling so intense that you vowed to yourself to try to be different? What can you do today that will not, in the end, be utterly useless? Let’s hear a few words from Peter, and…
A Word On Patience
We don’t need much prompting to recall times when we have needed an extra dose of patience! These passages remind us that patience can still be a good thing. With constant shifts in attitudes and experiences, here is some truth that endures the test of time: Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and…
How To Earn Your Ticket To Heaven
One night, a teacher named Nicodemus came to visit Jesus. One major theme that they discussed was how to get to heaven. Years later, a jailer asked a simple question: What must I do to be saved? We may find ourselves asking the same questions today! In a previous article, we briefly dealt with this…
Food for Thought 