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 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 1:21-23 Treasure the gift
Do I treasure this gift? Do I start my day praising God that he gave, gives, and will give it to me today and every day? Am I living within the light of that gift so that the light of God reflects off of me and onto those around me? Colossians 1:21-23 (The Message)… Read More
Colossians 1:18-20 Room for all the broken and dislocated pieces of the universe
“… all the broken and dislocated pieces of the universe—people and things, animals and atoms—get properly fixed and fit together in vibrant harmonies … This is part of Eugene Peterson’s transliteration of the Colossians 1:19-20 in the Message. What a picture. How roomy is God! And how loving! Colossians 1:18-20 (The Message) He was… Read More
Colossians 1:13-14 Out of the pit
We were (still are) wallowing in the pit–repeatedly sinning with no possibility of perfection or purpose. But the beauty of it is, our God loved us enough to bring about the most glorious and important intervention. God himself (through the person of his Son) paid the penalty for the sins of any and all who… Read More
Colossians 1:11-12 God’s strength for the long haul
Agony. Death. Pain. Fear. Sorrow. We will experience these things and more as we go through life. Do I have to just grit my teeth and endure? In the middle of the deepest and darkest valleys, God will help me to move beyond my wailing question, “Why me?” I look to see God in the… Read More
Colossians 1:6 The whole world will hear the good news
The gospel–God’s grace in all its truth–is spreading throughout the whole world. How about in your neighborhood? Colossians 1:6 (The Message) This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 