If you were with us at our gathering this past Sunday, you know we spoke about Colossians 1:24-29. Here are just a few thoughts that have been stirring in me. As you read them, consider with whom you might share them. Who in your life needs to know one or more of these?…   •  Spiritual maturity is measured not by the number of…

     Every year it’s good to look back and see what God has done. As we begin our 12th year as a fellowship, it’s amazing to consider how God has let us join him as he changes the lives of people. Here are just a few of the recent highlights: ·         Escuela Viva, our child sponsorship ministry, supports over…

In Ecclesiastes you find the famous monologue of Solomon about there being a time for everything. I don’t often say this, but I want to ask you to take time to catch up. Our walk through the book Colossians has been significant and I think you need to catch up with is if you’ve missed.…

     A few years back I got a letter in the mail from American Airlines informing me that my miles were expiring. (Don’t travel much now, but when I was in the corporate world, I did a lot of flying.) When I looked at how many miles were expiring, I was surprised to find that there were enough for two round trip tickets and a rental car for six…

    So much, so little describes how I feel about our study of Colossians. There’s so much God has for us in Colossians, but I’m always a little frustrated by only having 30 minutes on Sunday to teach (okay, okay, so it’s 40+ minutes.) The only way around this problem is either for me to teach longer (Can I get an Amen?) or for you to be…

     You know how almost every video game has some sort of bonus power or way to get more “life”? You run over something or pick some heart object up, hear a little chiming noise and there you have it…more power. How sweet life would be if we could run over to HEB and pick up a little more power or maybe drive our car over a glowing…

     Sometimes we believe something at one level but believe something contrary at a deeper level. In every case, the deeper belief wins out. For example, sometimes we believe at one level that “God loves me,” but at a deeper level we struggle with thoughts of “I’m not good enough.” Know what I mean? We have an amazing…

     Know of anyone who’s not good at receiving? They won’t ever let you pay, or maybe they’re not very comfortable receiving compliments or gifts. Humankind as a whole is somewhat like that. That’s why over the centuries whenever we decide to create a religion, we always include a common tenet:  You must make up for all…

     Like for real, what do you want for Christmas? I’m talking about physical gifts, you know, the fun stuff? I’ve sort of got my eye on a sound bar for the big honkin’ TV I won last year. I mean, it just seems like poor stewardship to have that awesome TV and not have an equally awesome sound bar. (Now don’t go buying me gifts or anything, you…