Author: Scott

. . . He has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard . . . Colossians 1:22-23 A…
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Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation . . .  Colossians 1:21-22 (NIV) Last night, we watched the most recent superhero movie, in which the…
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He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things…
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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. Colossians 1:13-14 If you’ve read my blog for a while, I imagine you might think I’m a bit of a broken record – repeating the same message…
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. . . Being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. Colossians 1:11-12 While I was using pills, after the good times wore off and it just…
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We have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him. Colossians 1:9-10 I went to a Christian treatment program where I met other Christians…
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And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding . . . Colossians 1:9 Those struggling with drug and alcohol addictions often appear to have an uncanny ability to repeatedly make…
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All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. Philippians 4:22 Many of those who’ve struggled with addiction are prone to extremes. I’m no different. I just don’t naturally do moderation very well. If I decide I’m going to eat healthy and lose weight, I shoot for losing 10 pounds in a week. If…
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And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Hopelessly addicted to pills and unable to quit, I prayed repeatedly for God to miraculously take away the appetite, but he didn’t. I knew what it was that he wanted me to do – confess,…
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Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. Philippians 4:14 In the aftermath of my addiction and subsequent downfall, my life was a disaster and everyone saw it. At the time, I was keenly aware of the loneliness of feeling like everyone looked down on me. In almost any social setting, I understood…
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