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You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7 In my medical training, I became familiar with the phrase: See one. Do…
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For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5 While struggling…
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And say to Archippus, “See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord.” Colossians 4:17 When I was younger, I imagined that one day I would understand my life purpose and that I would instinctively live out that purpose. My dad was a pastor, and my mom was a teacher, both…
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Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt . . . Colossians 4:5-6 Recently, while talking with friends, someone else’s name came up. It wasn’t a critical conversation until I contributed that I thought this person was quite weird. Mine wasn’t a…
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At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. Colossians 4:3-4 While in treatment back in 2014, I…
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Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 For much of my life, I’ve approached prayer like this: I usually just do whatever I think best. My main determinant in what I think, say, and do, is me. I’m in charge and I make the decisions. It’s only when I get…
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Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men . . . Colossians 3:23 While in college, I worked weekends at a racquetball court where I was supposed to arrive at 6:00AM to dust mop all the courts before opening at 7:00AM. As a teenager, getting up that early was rough…
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Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Colossians 3:21 At the gym, with my buddies, we engage in a near-constant stream of mild-mannered insults towards each other in a continual effort to outdo each other in being funny. And we are funny, or at least we think we are. We’re adults –…
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Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Colossians 3:20 When I was probably six or seven years old, my dad asked if I wanted to go to the local high school football game with him one Friday night. I didn’t because a neighbor boy and I were playing. So, he went,…
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Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Colossians 3:19 In the entryway to our home, my wife has placed a little “Welcome to Our Home” sign. It’s right next to the key hooks and catchall tray, but for some reason, I frequently plop my keys and other stuff right down on…
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