Paul’s last words to the Colossians are secret, sacred rest for our exhausted souls: Remember my chains. Not my triumphs or strengths or talents. Not my sermons or letters or fame. Remember my chains. Focus on these things that are …
We’re almost done with Colossians, but not before we unpack one of the most important lessons it has to teach us: And say to Archippus, “See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord” (Colossians 4:17). …
At the end of Colossians, we stumble upon a Bible mystery, one that still hasn’t been solved to this day: Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. And when this …
Paul lists two final people among his co-workers at the end of Colossians, and one of them is among the Bible’s most tragic figures: Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas (Colossians 4:14). Luke we’ve heard of; he’s …
For those who long for a steadier year ahead. We can’t go back. That thing we did, that place we loved, that peace we felt — it’s a look back over our shoulder now, done. Maybe our job or relationship …
Calling. Everyone wants one these days — the blueprint answer to what was I born to do? As followers of Christ, we have the highest calling built right in — to bring glory to the One who chose us and purchased …
