Colossians 2:9-10 One God in three persons

Father, Son, Holy Spirit — One God “But I have a greater witness than John—my teachings and my miracles. The Father gave me these works to accomplish, and they prove that he sent me.  And the Father who sent me has testified about me himself. You have never heard his voice or seen him face to… Read More

Colossians 2:8-9 Empty human traditions and superstitions

I remember the song from the 1960s, “If that’s all there is, then let’s keep dancing; let’s break out the booze and have a ball … if that’s all there is.” And even though my teenage years were full of fast ascents to mountaintops followed by equally-as-fast descents to the bottomless pit, I knew it… Read More

Feeling inadequate? Pray to the Great I Am

This is a guest blog from my brother Dave Huizenga, pastor of Bridgewood Church in Savage, MN. This is a repeat of his February 25, 2013 Daily Devotional. If you are interested in signing up for his daily devotionals to be sent to your email, please go to: http://www.bridgewood.org/latest-updates/daily-devotional Jesus told him, “I am the way, the… Read More

Colossians 2:6-7 Living for Him

There’s a progression that continues throughout your lifetime here on earth. It starts when you acknowledge Jesus as your Lord and Savior; then you pursue your relationship with Him by reading His word, talking with Him, learning about Him, praising Him, thanking Him–rooting yourself in Him. And as you do, you start to live for… Read More

Colossians 2:4-5 Want to know God?

Want to know God? Read his book. Pray. Listen and look for his response. Praise Him. Repeat.  Colossians 2:4-5 (The Message) I’m telling you this because I don’t want anyone leading you off on some wild-goose chase, after other so-called mysteries, or “the Secret.”  I’m a long way off, true, and you may never lay eyes… Read More

Colossians 1:24-25 Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Is there anyone who asks God for suffering? That’s a little different from seeing it coming, knowing that if you follow God you will suffer. Even then, we hope to avoid it. But through suffering, we grow in our faith and share the gospel. Through a recent illness of an infant grandson, (he suffered physically,… Read More

The Power of an Everyday Man or Woman

This is a guest blog from my brother Dave Huizenga, pastor of Bridgewood Church in Savage, MN. This is a repeat of his January 25, 2013 Daily Devotional. If you are interested in signing up for his daily devotionals to be sent to your email, please go to: http://www.bridgewood.org/latest-updates/daily-devotional     Finally, be strong in the… Read More