Posts with the tag “foundation”

“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing with gratitude.” - Colossians 2:6-7 When something feels slow, it can be tempting to call it stuck. That is the challenge with spiritual growth. It rarely shows up in flashy ways. We want visible progress, fast outcomes, and...  Read More

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible… and in him all things hold together.” - Colossians 1:15-17 Most people read about Jesus and picture Him walking through dusty villages, healing the sick, and teaching the crowds. That’s true, but it's only part of who He is. Colossians makes it cl...  Read More

"But he who listens to me shall dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster" – Proverbs 1:33. Sometimes the storms in our lives do not pass quickly. Sometimes they linger. The sky stays gray, the winds keep pounding, and you start wondering how long you’ll have to keep holding on. It’s one thing to have deep roots when a storm hits suddenly and leaves just as fast. It’s another to ...  Read More

"And everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock" - Matthew 7:24. A massive storm swept through Northern California a few years back, tearing down trees that had stood for centuries. One by one, the giant redwoods and pines came crashing to the ground. All except one. There was a single tree that stood tall after the storm passed. It...  Read More

"Sanctify them in the truth. Your word is truth." - John 17:17 Truth is not something you get to decide. That might sound uncomfortable in a world that constantly tells you to find your own truth, but the reality is, truth is not up for negotiation. There are things that are subjective. Maybe you believe snakes are terrifying and should be wiped off the planet, while someone else thinks they are f...  Read More

"Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock." - Matthew 7:24 When a building goes up, the part you see is not the part that holds everything together. The real strength is underground. Before walls can rise, before glass can be installed, before anything impressive can take shape, the foundation has to be set. And not just the ...  Read More