03 Why You Can’t Seek God and Avoid Christ (Colossians 1:13-23)

03 Why You Can’t Seek God and Avoid Christ (Colossians 1:13-23)

Feb 17, 2016 | 01 Podcasts, Colossians

In perhaps the most explicit teaching on the Christ in the New Testament, Paul says: 1) all that we can know of God is seen in Jesus because the visible man Jesus reveals the invisible God to us, and 2) Jesus has priority in every way as the Father has given authority over all creation to Jesus. Written to a community in danger of leaving the gospel, Paul emphasizes that Christ and the cross are essential to getting the gospel right.

02 Where Hope Begins (Colossians 1:3-12)

02 Where Hope Begins (Colossians 1:3-12)

Feb 10, 2016 | 01 Podcasts, Colossians

Paul is thankful for what God has done in the Colossian church to bring about their faith and salvation through Jesus Christ which has resulted in their faith and love of their fellow believers. What has transformed their thinking and who they identify as their people is the hope which results from understanding and believing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

06 1 Peter 3:8-17 Who is there to harm you?

Jan 20, 2016 | 01 Podcasts, Peter

Peter’s main concern in this section is how we treat others, both inside and outside the family of God. But his point is a fuller richer picture than ‘be nice.’ His advice is fix your hope completely on the grace that is coming to you. And then be...
10 Tips for cleaning your closet

10 Tips for cleaning your closet

Dec 27, 2015 | 06 Articles, Family

I finally tackled the task of cleaning my clothes closet.  In case you’re also struggling with how to lighten your possessions, here are some of the criteria I used to decide what to keep and what to donate. I tossed clothes that met the following criteria: I...