Welcome to our interactive blog post on Colossians 1:24-27! In this post, we’ll be diving into these verses and uncovering the powerful message of Paul’s participation in the sufferings of Christ. Before we begin, take a moment to read through Colossians 1:24-27: “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up in…
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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…
Common Conundrums
There are times when we feel our situation is exceptional. No other human has ever dealt with this as I am dealing. Nobody ever felt this as intensely as I feel. No one with my status also faces my static. We would do well to remember that neither our strengths, our weakness, our passions, nor…
Lessons Learned: Hope
Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.”The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!Troubles multiply for those who chase after other gods. I will not take part in their sacrifices of blood or…
A Hopeful Promise
“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight;I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets.A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; he will not…
Heirs Have Hope!
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone. At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice…
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…
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…
Do What Feels Good!
In one form or another, we will hear (and at times, perhaps say) something similar to this phrase. There are times, however, when this advice falls flat and will leave us feeling more hollow than before we chose this course of action. What is the highest pursuit of a human being if not to please…
Super Villain Survey
So you’ve always wanted to be a bad guy, huh? Here is your chance to see how you would stack up to the competition! What is your preferred mode of transportation? (Broom, Starship, Pirate Ship, Dragon, Sports Car, other) ____________________ What do you want to take control of? (Home, Neighborhood, Job, County, Tri-State Area, Credit…
Food for Thought 