Tag: colossians 3

• For Appearances’ Sake

  Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Colossians 3:22 As church leaders, I wonder how many right things we do or say strictly for appearances’ sake? Let’s be honest, even as leaders among God’s people, we are not immune…

  Blake

  August 6, 2015

  Christian Accountability, Everyone’s a Minister, leadership, missional, prayer, Spiritual Formation

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• “Look How They Love Each Other!”

  And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother. 1 John 4:21 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. Colossians 3:15 This Summer, my younger daughter is living with my older daughter (and her husband and their dog) while she does…

  Blake

  July 1, 2014

  Church Unity, conflict, Genuine Community, missional, The Church’s Influence

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• How Many Breaths Have You Taken So Far Today?

  Tuesday Re-mix – Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:12-14…

  Blake

  August 20, 2013

  Church Unity, conflict, Forgiveness, Matthew 18, Reconciliation

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