“We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.” Colossians 1:3 The letters of the apostle Paul overflow with affection and gratitude for his friends. Any friendship can be a gift from God. But nothing runs deeper than the relationships of those who share a bond in […]
“Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share.” I Timothy 6:18 Even if we’re not wealthy, God has called us to radical generosity. We can share what we do have and be rich in good deeds. If we have a generous attitude about money, we are […]
“Having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.” Romans 6:18 Some of the Roman believers apparently didn’t understand what it meant to be free from sin’s bondage. They thought they could go on sinning because they were under grace. So Paul reminded them of their status in Jesus by appealing to a familiar fact: […]
“Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the Word and doctrine.” I Timothy 5:17 People respect service. We honor police officers who serve. We pay homage to military personnel who serve. But do we give the same honor and respect to those who are in an even […]
“His fame spread far and wide, for he was marvelously helped till he became strong.” II Chronicles 26:15 Uzziah, king of Judah, for many years sought the Lord. While he did, God gave him great success. But things changed when “his fame spread far and wide”. Uzziah entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense […]