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. . . The knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments. Colossians 2:2-4 Occasionally, when faced with a viewpoint that is in opposition to mine, I can’t help but plunge…
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For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me. Colossians 1:29 At one point during my using years, when I was struggling, but still staying sober for most days, I attempted to serve in church by teaching an adult Sunday School class. I knew I had my problems, but…
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Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. Colossians 1:24 (NIV) I’ve recently mentioned that our gym has been participating in its annual worldwide competition, which is now finished.…
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. . . 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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