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Colossians 3:1-17 Devotional (Part 6)
Devotional Nick Hettinger Devotional Nick Hettinger

Colossians 3:1-17 Devotional (Part 6)

In a world constantly vying for our attention, Nick Hettinger explores the biblical perspective on where we should focus our minds and hearts. Drawing from Colossians 3, it offers practical insights on how to shift our focus from fleeting earthly distractions to eternal, Christ-centered living, promising a path to true peace and meaningful existence in today's chaotic world.

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Colossians 2:16-23 Devotional (Part 5)
Devotional Bryce Vaught Devotional Bryce Vaught

Colossians 2:16-23 Devotional (Part 5)

As we continue through the book of Colossians, we see that this group of Christians was facing intense pressure from certain individuals in their community to conform their behavior to a pattern of living that was out of alignment with the gospel of Christ. How did they respond?

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Colossians 2:6-15 Devotional/Study
Devotional Bryce Vaught Devotional Bryce Vaught

Colossians 2:6-15 Devotional/Study

The lesson of this passages is that the best way to identify the counterfeit message is by being intimately familiar with the true message. The true doctrine of Christ, as Paul teaches, is centered upon both the person of Christ and the work of Christ.

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Colossians 1:24-2:5 Devotional/Study
Devotional James Isaac Devotional James Isaac

Colossians 1:24-2:5 Devotional/Study

“But, why?” A question that has been thought of or asked by everyone at some point in their life. It’s a question that often is revisited in trying or confusing seasons and it is the question that Paul answers in this particular set of verses in Colossians.

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Colossians 1:15-23 Devotional/Study
Devotional Jake Williams Devotional Jake Williams

Colossians 1:15-23 Devotional/Study

Colossians 1:15-23 reminds us about a hope that won’t disappoint us, even in times of suffering. A rock-solid hope that doesn’t shift with the ever-present changes throughout life. A hope that will never ever disappoint us, let us down, or change can be found in only one place.

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Colossians 1:1-14 Devotional/Study
Devotional Jonathan Thiede Devotional Jonathan Thiede

Colossians 1:1-14 Devotional/Study

Over the next few months, we will be exploring the book of Colossians! This book has many key themes including Wisdom, Suffering, Spirituality, and, above all, Christ himself. We pray that this devotional series is an encouragement to you as we unite in our mission of helping people find and follow Jesus.

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Boast in the Lord (Psalm 44 Devotional)
Devotional Dan Shields Devotional Dan Shields

Boast in the Lord (Psalm 44 Devotional)

We live in a boastful society. People boast about just about everything. The Bible has some harsh things to say about those who boast. Humility is a touted attribute in those who call on the name of the Lord. But we are also called to boast. It’s the object of our boasting that is different though.

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Cease Your Striving (Psalm 46 Devotional)
Devotional Dan Shields Devotional Dan Shields

Cease Your Striving (Psalm 46 Devotional)

Sometimes we forget what Christ really did for us on Calvary. We often, once we are saved and God begins the process of sanctification in us, confuse our works with Christ’s finished work. We begin to think that our right standing before God is based on our works.

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Why is My Soul Downcast? (Psalm 42 Devotional)
Devotional Dan Shields Devotional Dan Shields

Why is My Soul Downcast? (Psalm 42 Devotional)

All of us go through times of sadness, sorrow, or even depression. Scripture makes it clear that we live in a fallen world, and that because of sin, we will experience pain in this life. But the purpose of suffering is not to make us let go of life; rather its purpose is to mature us.

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