Paul is writing to a church that is distracted by playing in the shadows; spoken and unspoken rules, rituals, and ways of life that run contrary to the way of Jesus. A shadow points to a greater substance, Paul reminds the church and us, that Jesus is the substance and the reality.

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Shadows and Subtance

The letter to the Colossians makes it clear; Jesus is supreme, sufficient, preeminent, and over all things. Writing to a church that was facing distorted and false teaching, Paul seeks to set the record straight about who Jesus is, why He is sufficient over any other human philosophy, and what that means for how we should live in every aspect of our lives. Paul helps this young church discover what it means to believe in Jesus and what it looks like to follow Him. What Paul was proclaiming to them is for us as well. When we understand who Jesus is, it changes every aspect of life. All things: In Him, With Him, and For Him.

Captive

The letter to the Colossians makes it clear; Jesus is supreme, sufficient, preeminent, and over all things. Writing to a church that was facing distorted and false teaching, Paul seeks to set the record straight about who Jesus is, why He is sufficient over any other human philosophy, and what that means for how we should live in every aspect of our lives. Paul helps this young church discover what it means to believe in Jesus and what it looks like to follow Him. What Paul was proclaiming to them is for us as well. When we understand who Jesus is, it changes every aspect of life. All things: In Him, With Him, and For Him. 

The Way of Wisdom

Hardship, sorrow, and suffering are all a part of the human experience. As Paul is writing this letter from prison, he reminds his readers that our hope is not in ourselves but rather the good news is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Through Jesus, we are able to rejoice even in suffering and to see our sorrows used to point others to the hope we have in Him.

Christ in Me

In the section known as the hymn of Jesus or the Song of Jesus, Paul speaks to who Jesus is. Paul also reminds us that when we have a right understanding of Jesus we better understand who we are in Him.

The Song of Jesus

When a light switch is flipped, it exposes the dark and brings about new possibilities. Paul speaks to the transforming power of being transferred from the domain of darkness into the Kingdom of light. His prayer is that not only would we know this, but that we would live this, experience this, and bear the fruit of this.

The Path of Prayer

The letter to the Colossians makes it clear; Jesus is supreme, sufficient, preeminent, and over all things. Writing to a church that was facing distorted and false teaching, Paul seeks to set the record straight about who Jesus is, why He is sufficient over any other human philosophy, and what that means for how we should live in every aspect of our lives. As we enter in this short but profound letter we walk through the doorway of grace and peace that Paul so often begins his letters with.

Through the Gates of Grace and Peace

Resolute Love

The story of Christmas captures our attention every Advent season. Jesus’ birth marks a glorious moment in history. But the story of Christmas is not an isolated event. The story begins at creation and points to new creation. And the beauty of Advent reminds us that from the beginning, in our failure, through our process, to new life, God has always been present with us.

Present: To the End

Present: Through the Process

Present: In Our Failure

Present: From the Beginning

The themes of doubt and despair find expression in the questions of the prophet Habakkuk. Standing as an advocate between humanity and God, Habakkuk gives voices to some of the questions that we are afraid to even whisper in the dark. But God is not afraid of these questions, He is not afraid of our past, present, or future. Instead, we are encouraged to embrace a hope that is lived in faith in Him.

The Righteous Shall Live by Faith

The Perspective of Prayer

The themes of doubt and despair find expression in the questions of the prophet Habakkuk. Standing as an advocate between humanity and God, Habakkuk gives voices to some of the questions that we are afraid to even whisper in the dark. But God is not afraid of these questions, He is not afraid of our past, present, or future. Instead, we are encouraged to embrace a hope that is lived in faith in Him. 

Idol Fun

Demonstrating our passion for God and his passion for people.