Complicated Religion

Every age has its own characteristics. Right now we are in an age of religious complexity. We are told to look here and do that. We look for experts and listen carefully to their words and follow their teachings to the letter. A simple-hearted Man once came to Galilee and began teaching us that God... Continue Reading →

Word of Life

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched - this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 1st John 1:1 NIV   The children fidgeted in the pew in the church building. They had grown up... Continue Reading →

Persevere

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. Hebrews 10:36   The group of sightseers got off the bus, climbed the stairs, and assembled on top of the Great Wall of China. Before their guide released them to take photos and appreciate... Continue Reading →

Hearts on Things Above

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.  Colossians 3:1  NIV   He was raised with Christ.  His parents were believers.  When he was old enough, he went away to Christian schools.  But he had his heart set on... Continue Reading →

Fine Sounding

I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments.  Colossians 2:4  NIV   He was a nice man.  The congregation approved of the way he conducted himself in their community and the way he preached.  His sermons were not overly passionate.  But they were biblically sound and they followed the... Continue Reading →

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