The primacy of prayer is in view in the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Paul wrote that since he had heard of the faith of the Colossians, he had been praying for them without ceasing. The Apostle was in prison and could not go to the church in Colosse but he knew that even if he could, his greater work was prayer. And he … Continue reading How to Pray Like Paul
Paul wrote to the Colossian church, “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven.” Remember, Paul is in a Roman … Continue reading Living Between the Steps
Ben Sasse, former Senator from Nebraska, is dying with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. But he is fighting to stay alive as long as the Lord allows. He is writing, he is podcasting, and he is continuing to love his wife and his daughters of 24 and 22. And he has a son. He said in a … Continue reading Men as Priests in their Homes
“I commend to you our sister Phoebe.” That’s how Paul started the end of his letter to the Romans. In Paul’s personal greetings, he mentioned 29 people and commended them for their work in the gospel. Phoebe was first. Then, “Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give … Continue reading Spiritual Mothers and Grandmothers
The answer is simple: whatever we are sowing, whatever we are cultivating, that is what’s growing. Paul said in Galatians, “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” Some see this as connected to his admonition before that, to pay the laborer (those who teach the Word) his wages. But others see it as a reference … Continue reading What’s Growing in Your Garden?
In just five simple verses in Galatians 6, Paul blows open our lens on what life in a biblical community of faith looks like. In very practical ways, he shows us what happens when the Holy Spirit is growing people up in the church. He doesn’t mention spiritual gifts here, though they are important. He doesn’t mention signs and wonders, though they … Continue reading The Ministry of Restoration
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