Lessons 4 and 5 in Colossians were overflowing in their description of Jesus. Colossians 1:15-20 describes him in poetic form that gradually builds to a crescendo in verse 20. He is: The image-bearer of the invisible GodFirstborn of all creationCreator of ALL thingsBefore all thingsThe One who holds all things togetherHead of the body (the …
Overflowing with Gratitude
Who of us doesn’t love a good fairy tale? There’s a bright beginning . . . “once upon a time,” then the middle is adventure and crisis . . . romance and tension . . . , but we can endure any number of plot twists because we know the “happily ever after” ending is coming. …
God’s Breath of Wisdom
“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith just as you were instructed . . .” Colossians 2:6-7 As a leader of this ministry committed to instructing women in God’s Word, “just as you …
Our Faith Confirmed
Our weekly look at spiritual markers in Colossians 2:6-7 has brought us this far: “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith. . . ” You have received salvation through Jesus Christ . . . you can walk …
Faith takes Root
Last week, I shared Colossians 2:6-7 which began with this phrase, “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,” and we walked together along Apple Road. That same verse continues, “having been firmly rooted.” When we receive Christ Jesus as Lord—He plants us into a place where we are firmly …
Our Witness Post
My road to freedom has involved walking with God. I mean literally walking WITH God along a road near my house—just me and God along Apple Road. As I walk, I usually take verse cards with me. I pray . . . I cry . . . I talk. Colossians 2:6-7 is written on one …
