Instructions for Christian Households Colossians 3:18-4:1 These are some of the words of Paul that sometimes cause some challenges. They mirror his words in Ephesians. Wives to husbands, husbands to wives, children to parents, parents to children, slaves and their earthly masters, and earthly masters to the slaves. A different time and a different culture, […]

Colossians 3:1-17 Paul gives guidance on living as a new creature in Christ. We put away, put to death, the sinful earthly things in us—and live free of all that. Even to the removal of the normal distinctions of Jew and Gentile. And there’s a good bit of directive about relationships as a Free New […]

Freedom from Rules! Colossians 2:6-23 We sometimes forget the controlling nature of the rules of those who wished to impose all the laws of Judaism on the early church. As followers of Christ, we are called to live in obedience to him, not in obedience to traditions—shadows that were pointing to the reality we now […]

Paul’s Letter to the Orlandonians: Agonizing for Others In Paul’s letter, he agonizes over people he’s never even met. He wants to be sure people are told the simple truth of Christ and Christ alone, and that this gospel is for everyone. —

Jesus Christ is Supreme Colossians 1:15-23 Here is one of the great doxologies, great words of praise of Jesus Christ. What Paul says here is almost mind-blowing: the work of God in Christ making peace for and with fallen humanity. We are reminded of how much salvation is not our work, but that of God […]

Colossians 1:1-14 By extension, we may think of Paul’s conversation about his prayers for the Colossians as prayers for us. However, are the things he says and praises about the Colossians true about us? How will it impact us to think about the content of this prayer and what we might want for one another […]

Whole Life Church Easter Service – Social Distancing and Socially Distant by Greg Creek and Andy McDonald

FINDING HOPE: Psalm 62: 5-6 How do you move towards hope?  In our current world with all that is going on, there can easily be a move to cynicism. Christians are called to be people of faith and faith, exercised well, leads to hope – a change in direction from cynicism. How can we make […]

Mark 6:30-31 We live in uncertain times, and life isn’t always what we expect. Even during the turmoil currently invading our lives, is it possible to experience rest? Is a day to stop and put our trust wholly in God exactly what we need right now?

Exodus 20:8 It seems clear from the commandment that at least part of what “keeping Sabbath” means has to do with the day being “different” from the other days of the week. Six are designed for working, and one designed for rest. It wasn’t just for the patriarchs, but for the entire household and visiting […]