God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 1st Thessalonians 1:4 NIV It was nearly the last day of a Christian summer camp. The children had done a number of exciting activities like BMX racing and rock-climbing in Yosemite National Park. But this day was special for two young people. ... Continue Reading →
Tell Archippus: "See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord." Colossians 4:17 NIV The man was not overly intelligent. When he got a new job, he would learn how to do it. Then he would go on to figure out a cleaner and more efficient way of making... Continue Reading →
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2 NIV Her children had grown up and moved out. Her husband was gone a lot for work. She worked as a secretary to pay the bills. But she dedicated her time to prayer. She prayed for her loved ones. Her children did not attend... Continue Reading →
Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven. Colossians 4:1 NIV A newly appointed manager took his job seriously. He had a family and knew how important it was for his employees to know their schedules ahead of time and have... Continue Reading →
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, Colossians 3:23 NIV A manager lined out a few garden chores for a young worker to do one day. It was hot. When the manager came back to check on his progress he brought him some... Continue Reading →
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 NIV The wind was rushing through the open side of the plane. “Go!” He heard the shout and he dove into the void with eyes... Continue Reading →
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 NIV His friends burned him bad. They had entered a business venture together, but he had carried the financial responsibility. They begged him to keep them out of the taxes and gladly... Continue Reading →
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV A couple once had the joy of marrying off two of their boys. One of the boys married a sweet caring young lady that happily joined in whatever the family was up to. ... Continue Reading →
Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Colossians 3:11 NIV Landing at a small airport in a central African country, two pilots found that there was going to be a wedding that evening. The people who kindly offered... Continue Reading →
and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Colossians 3:10 NIV On a trip to visit family, the discussion came up several times by non-believers. The problem that those with no faith had with Christians was hypocrisy. They could not get over the... Continue Reading →
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