The need for wisdom is without a doubt one of the greatest needs in our church today. We know the Bible is very clear, that, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” (James 1:5) What was…
It is hard to please people. As I was studying this verse, I began to do a word study of the word “please” which is used in a variety of ways. Please, pleased, pleaseth, pleasing, etc. I was amazed at how many times and in how many ways the word is used. For example, in…
Habakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I…
Influence is a fascinating subject to me. As a husband, a parent, a pastor, a Christian, my entire life is pretty much wrapped up in my success or failure to influence. Definition of influence Merriam-Webster’s: the power to change or affect someone or something the power to cause changes without directly forcing them to happen…
Paul had heard from Epaphras, the pastor of the church at Colosse, about the love and faithfulness of these people. Paul didn’t start this church. In fact, Paul had probably never met them. But their testimony had reached Paul and this letter was his response to what he had heard about them.