In order to forgive, we need to identify with the person who sinned against us. Isn’t that what Jesus did when he came to earth? He became one with us—became our sin. That is how sins are forgiven. In order for us to forgive, we need to enter into the Gethsemane prayer with Jesus: “Abba,… Read More
Colossians 2:20-23 Rules or freedom?
If you had to choose one word to represent how your belief affects your life, would you choose RULES or FREEDOM? Are your actions and words a source of pride? Do you judge yourself and others and award a score for how you acted each day? Are you proud when your score is higher than… Read More
Colossians 2:18-19 Obsession is not the same as faith
Obsession is an extreme state that blocks out everything else, puts us in a rigid box that interferes with our ability to hear God’s soft and quiet voice in our heart, disconnects us from God’s nourishment. Even when we are obsessed with a good thing. Obsession is not the same as faith in the living… Read More
Colossians 2:16-17 The core
What is the core of my life? If I were to write a mission statement for the next year, what would be the central theme that I base my living on? What inspires my day-to-day actions, words, and thoughts? Colossians 2:16-17 (New Living Translation) So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or… Read More
Aggressively forgiven
. . . if the power of sin within me keeps sabotaging my best intentions, I obviously need help! I realize that I don’t have what it takes. I can will it, but I can’t do it. I decide to do good, but I don’t really do it; I decide not to do bad, but… Read More
Fundamental laws
Life is a unified whole. All dimensions of life are a part of the whole reality of God’s truth and God’s creation, with fundamental laws that operate throughout all of them. In physics we learn that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Every equation in math and every formula in chemistry… 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
Kathleen S Evenhouse 