Paul continues his instructions and encouragement for us to live lives that are in-line with our reconciliation with Jesus. He begins the section: “let Jesus Rule…” Then he seems to describe a worship service; teach each other, sing together, and show gratitude to each other. We understand that worshipping God is our whole lives (and… Read More »Grow Together (March 22, 2026)
Last week we looked into the practices, attitudes and behaviours that tear a community apart — through idolatry and, finally, rage which leads to division. This Sunday, we’ll focus on our new ways of living — our new clothing. Paul describes and names ways of living that breathe life into community and places the church… Read More »A New Suit (March 15, 2026)
Paul’s purpose for writing Colossians is to build up the community of Christ — the church — to live a life that is growing in knowledge of God, that is growing in fruit of the gospel to our communities, that is standing in contrast to the idols and empires of the world around us. In… Read More »Put Off…the Old (March 8, 2026)
We are in the time often called Lent. Traditionally it is a time for us to give-up or sacrifice something we value to help us remember Jesus’s sacrifice for us. What Paul tells us to do — set our heartson things above, where Christ is seated — is exactly what Lent is intended to help… Read More »Set Our Minds Above (March 1, 2026)