Let’s breakdown Colossians 2:6-7 Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV) 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Live Your Lives In Him The Apostle Paul is reminding us to live IN Christ. Not just […]
Romans 10:17 (NKJV) So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. When I was in high school, we had a massive snowstorm two weeks before Christmas break, which resulted in a total of four weeks off school! As a teenager, this seemed like a dream come true, but I quickly […]
Just as a house needs a strong foundation to build upon, our future must be built upon faith’s firm foundation. The stronger our faith, the higher we can build. When our life is built upon Christ, the Solid Rock, we can withstand the storms of life and grow into the fullness of our destiny. Jesus shared […]
Our expectations are typically based on the assumptions we have about people or groups of people. The same is true of us. Have you ever noticed how your expectations become a reality in your personal life? Expectation is literally a self-fulfilling prophecy. We do this consciously and subconsciously. Remember the kid in grade school who […]
Life is a series of experiences that can shape and teach us for our betterment if we allow them to. Do-ers embrace the life lessons they learn from every encounter…good or bad. They see experiences as a stepping stone to the refinement of their character and are willing to take risks as a result. They […]
When our two daughters were younger, we surprised them with a family vacation to Walt Disney World. We had an enchanting experience enjoying the sheer magic of Disney. Not only did we have a blast riding the rides, meeting characters, eating at fun restaurants, and seeing great shows, but we also learned so much. Disney […]
Declaring affirmations about yourself in terms of who you are in Christ is POWERFUL. I truly believe that if we did this more often we would undoubtedly have less depression, anxiety, and fear running through this world. It is vital that we establish our identity in Christ. In fact, the enemy is attacking the world […]
Not long ago, our family was taking a walk around our neighborhood when I noticed a giant black scary-looking dog running at us with the intent to eat! We were passing a house with a large yard, and out of nowhere, this K-9 was now sprinting with a tongue-wagging determination at our two little dudes […]
Christianity is known for what it is against, not what it is for. We need to change that perception. You don’t lead someone by being angry at them; you lead someone by inspiring them. So instead of shouting about what we’re against, we need to be focusing on what we’re for. People change because they are […]
Revelation 12:11 (NIV) 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony. Your testimony is one of the most powerful tools you have to help others see Christ. You don’t convince people to follow Jesus because of your wisdom and theology; you compel them to Christ by showing […]