In the book of Colossians, Paul writes for three chapters in building a theological and philosophical base for the Christian life. Then he suddenly turns to direct application of that foundational base. What does it look like to live by the philosophy about which he has been writing? He starts where

Why is thankfulness to God a foundational characteristic of the Christian life? What do we have to be thankful for and when should we be thankful? Paul caps off this section in Colossians on changing our identity into the image of God with a command to be thankful.

As Americans, we hold to a model of self-government passed on to us by the founding fathers. What does it mean to be self-governed? Is there a ruler within us? Is the ruler outside of us and, if so, how does that ruler have control? Paul has some thoughts given to us in Colossians 3:15.

There are many virtues we ought to have present in our lives. But is one more important than another? How do we apply them correctly and in the correct proportions? Paul teaches that there is a foundational characteristic which we ought to put on – which should clothe ourselves covering all ot

Do you know who I Am!?! Maybe you have heard this sentiment from someone. It’s usually full of disdain for the person being berated. This lowly person is about to find out who they are as a load of status and personal accomplishment is unloaded. As we continue in Colossians 3, we will begin wi

There is much good in the world but who gets the credit? Did it come from releasing the core of human potential to lift the world out of confusion, despair, and poverty? What does the Bible say about tending a flourishing garden of self esteem and self actualization?

Many decades ago philosophies of human potential took a turn toward self-esteem. It was a philosophy that each individual was divine at heart, just needing the encouragement to release it. What it lead to is generations of people chasing their own desires in the belief that they are a god. What lies