Blog Entries for: February, 2010

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The Ultimate Wish List

~~Colossians 1:9-14

I'm reading through the book of Colossians this month as a study I'm doing with a dear friend--a college student (formerly my HS student) who's has the most searching spirit. I'd like to say I knew exactly what we'd get from our study of this book, but I didn't. I basically skimmed for a 4-chapter book that could be handled easily in a short month. But God is amazingly wonderful, and He knew exactly what we needed to hear--yes, "we." I may be the mentor in this relationship, but God's word is perfect, perfect for every moment in your life.

So, I was struck, blown away by these verses. Paul tells the people that his prayer is that they:

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February 2, 2010 | 0 Comments | View or add comments

Grace and Peace be with you

(from Colossians 1:2)~~Grace and peace be with you from God our Father

A friend and I are reading through the book of Colossians during the month of February. It's a lovely, power-packed short book, ideal for a month's study. Right away I'm struck by his greeting: Grace and peace be with you from God our Father. I have a note in my margin defining "grace" in the context of this verse...undeserved daily experience of God's favor. Whoa. I don't see this as a matter of Paul wishing this for the people, but as a reminder that this is what they have.

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February 1, 2010 | 0 Comments | View or add comments

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