Colossians 3:12 How can you tell if I’m a Christ-follower?

WWJD–What would Jesus do? This expression probably doesn’t have the impact today that it had to many of us when it first was printed on t-shirts, bracelets, necklaces, and billboards. But it is still a question Christ’s followers are called on to make in every situation of every day. And we prepare ourselves to be… Read More

Colossians 3:11 What does it matter?

We all strive to be king of a hill–physical, financial, academic, beauty, charisma . . .  We like heirarchy, especially if we are on top. If we’re not, we strive to get to that prime spot and knock others lower down on the hill. But God tells us that isn’t what really matters. He is.… Read More

Colossians 3:9-10 What’s your habit?

In days past, nuns could be easily identified by the clothes–the habit–they wore. Their habit was a symbol of the love and devotion to Jesus Christ their Lord. Although times, and clothes, have changed, those who declare Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are still call to habitually put on the clothes that He… Read More

Colossians 3:9-10 What outfit are you wearing?

Every day you choose which clothes you will wear that day. You can even change your clothes in the middle of the day to something more appropriate. What outfit are you wearing? Colossians 3:9-10 (New Living Translation) Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked… Read More

Colossians 3:7-8 Holy Spirit Eraser

Can you erase a life-time of bad habits? Seems impossible, doesn’t it? But here’s the good news–the Holy Spirit is just waiting for you to ask Him for help. You don’t have to–can’t–do it on your own, but with God, all things are possible. Just ask for help. The Holy Spirit is waiting.    … Read More

Colossians 3:5-6 Is your life shaped by things and feelings instead of God?

When you are on your death bed, what is going to matter? Your fancy car? Your vacation home? Your gold medals or other awards of earthly achievements? You are going to meet God–just you without your fine clothes, toys, or possessions. He is going to asking you what you chose in life. What will your… Read More

Colossians 3:1-4 Raised to new life

New life. New perspective. New thoughts. New future.  Colossians 3:1-4 (New Living Translation) Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died… Read More