Month: November 2017

Colossians 3:1-3 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above . . . Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. If I have been set free, why do…
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Colossians 2:18,19 Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels . . . not holding fast to . . . God. As we are practice driving with our kids, we frequently attempt to impress upon them the reality that little distractions can have drastic consequences. No phone. Don’t mess with the…
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Colossians 2:13,14 You, who were dead in your trespasses . . . God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the debt . . . nailing it to the cross. The predicament of the drug addict is similar to that of others. The drug addict wants sobriety sometime. Right…
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Colossians 1:15-22 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation . . . You, He has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death . . . As an addict, my opinion regarding my need for pain medications is suspect. If I came to the clinic with a…
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Colossians 1:13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. I have mistakenly thought this passage meant that I was delivered from my addiction when I came to Christ. I paid a painful price for…
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Philippians 4:19 God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Life does not always go according to my plan. God does not always answer prayer exactly as I hope. Sometimes, God disappoints. What do I do with my faith when I feel God has let me down?…
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Philippians 4:11-13 I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content . . . I have learned the secret . . . I can do all things through him who strengthens me. If there was a pill that would allow me to eat or do whatever I wanted, and still be healthy and…
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Philippians 4:8 Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. I would very much like to think of myself as having recovered from addiction to become a spiritual giant.…
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Philippians 4:7 The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. I have, with heart pounding and mind racing, begged God for his peace. In my self-inflicted disaster, I have sought comfort and calm in Him. God, I have made a mess of life. I am…
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Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Some Christians will use this verse to say that it is a sin to feel anxiety. While anxiety can lead to constructive or destructive behavior, anxiety is an involuntary emotional…
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