Study of Colossians, continued In recent studies, we have seen that the apostle Paul has been instructing Christians to put off certain sins. Now in Colossians 3:12, he tells them that they are also …

                                   Study of Colossians,  continued The past several verses in …

Study of Colossians  (continued) Before getting into a new study this month, let us briefly review the last few messages from Colossians 3:9-10:  “Do not lie to one another, …

God’s blessings be with you! It is that time of year when we are celebrating with our graduates as they complete another milestone in their lives. This past Sunday we honored our graduates. It …

As I write this, an apartment complex in Bismarck is burning. One report said there could be as many as 68 families displaced by this fire. Part of the building has already collapsed. At least one …

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We pick up our study of Colosians 3, where Paul is instructing believers to put away specific sins of the tongue. Today we arrive at verse 9: “Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the …

Study of Colossians, continued In our study of Colossians, we have been considering various sins that God  commands His people to put away. We read in Colossians 3:8: “But now you …

     In our study we continue looking together at Colossians 3:8: “But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your …

The last time in our study, we began to consider Colossians 3:8: “But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.” This verse …

     Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ.  To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered... (1 Peter 1:1, NIV).      The above text introduces the New Testament …

“Return to the Lord, your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love; and He relents over disaster.” (Joel 2:13b) There are two passages of Scripture …

“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him in with songs of …

When Toner Runs Out and Iron Floats Some mornings begin exactly as planned. Others start with an empty printer and a blinking light that screams, “Replace toner.” This was one of those …

Every year, I choose a theme dedicated to spiritual growth and guidance for our church. This year’s theme and challenge: Revival, Marurity, and Wisdom—Faith without Compromise.  As we …

We are already in the second week of Advent. Already there have been a number of community Christmas celebrations as a part of the many ways we get ready to celebrate Christmas. It is easy for the …