“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Strengthened will all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
Giving thanks unto the Father…”
Colossians 1:9 – 12
These are the words that Paul wrote to the new believers in Colosse. I read this passage to our children the other morning during devotions. We talked about God’s great power and how He wants to share that power with us to strengthen us not according to the kind of power and strength that the world recognizes, but to give us strength to “walk worthy of the Lord”.
We’ve been talking about “patience and longsuffering with joyfulness” and what that looks like in our lives. Rather than complaining, we can be thankful; rather than being impatient, we can be patient when we are strengthened with God’s glorious power to resist sin in our lives.
Together, we are learning to run to Jesus moment by moment when temptation comes. He has power to make us like Him.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
I'M RIGHT! I'M RIGHT! I'M RIGHT!!!!!!!
I talked with a friend from a church we used to attend some years ago. She told me the sad news that church members are squabbling over doctrinal issues ... in church!
Fighting in Church?
I just don't get it. Christ said people would recognize Christians by their love for one another. So how can two groups within the church fight over anything?!
To me it doesn't matter how right your doctrine is, if you use force, coercion, intimidation, etc. to convince others of your "right" and "correct" position... YOU'RE STILL WRONG!!!
Parents' Greatest Gift
Which brings me to this point: Parents, the greatest gift you can give your children, is a loving home in which to grow up in. Turn your pride over to Christ and learn what unconditional love is - in your home, first. Then practise Christian love outside the home at church, at work, in the grocery store parking lot, etc. Who ever said following Christ's example was going to be easy?
If people are fighting in church, what are they doing in their own homes, behind closed doors, when their wills are crossed??? Poor kids!
Fighting in Church?
I just don't get it. Christ said people would recognize Christians by their love for one another. So how can two groups within the church fight over anything?!
To me it doesn't matter how right your doctrine is, if you use force, coercion, intimidation, etc. to convince others of your "right" and "correct" position... YOU'RE STILL WRONG!!!
Parents' Greatest Gift
Which brings me to this point: Parents, the greatest gift you can give your children, is a loving home in which to grow up in. Turn your pride over to Christ and learn what unconditional love is - in your home, first. Then practise Christian love outside the home at church, at work, in the grocery store parking lot, etc. Who ever said following Christ's example was going to be easy?
If people are fighting in church, what are they doing in their own homes, behind closed doors, when their wills are crossed??? Poor kids!
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