Finding contentment for myself. Being happy. Discovering my divinity. These are characteristic of self-worship — making the chief end of one’s life the fulfillment of one’s own interests. The spirituality of this post truth world can be best described as self-worship. Organized religion is nixed, but replaced with elements of spirituality like yoga, meditation, healing, … Continue reading Why Self-Worship Fails and Only Christ Matters?
Who are the Chosen, Holy and Beloved of God?
Former things have passed away and all things are being made new. Genesis tells of Paradise lost whereas Revelation anticipates Paradise restored. Presently, God is delivering people out of domain of darkness and bringing them into the kingdom of the Son (Col. 1:13). Like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, Christians are to shed the … Continue reading Who are the Chosen, Holy and Beloved of God?
Ready for 2022? Living as Jars of Clay.
I have to say that 2021 was a wild ride. Although things are beginning to open up again, our COVID troubles still linger. People who I am closely connected to have gotten the virus. A few have passed away. I got vaccinated, though I still can contract COVID; albeit, with a better chance of recovery. … Continue reading Ready for 2022? Living as Jars of Clay.
Lies Divide: Reflections on Colossians 3:9-11
Lie. Deceive. Obfuscate. Such words denote a suppression or distortion of truth. What is truth? Truth is “that which corresponds to or adequately expresses what is real.”[1] Any proposition that corresponds to reality is true, whether or not anyone embraces accepts it. Any proposition that fails to correspond to reality is simply false. Most undesirable … Continue reading Lies Divide: Reflections on Colossians 3:9-11
On the Vices to Put Away in Colossians 3:8
Washing cloths is regular chore that needs to get done. All the dirt and grime from daily use needs to be cleansed from our apparel. Cloths that become too tattered and torn to wear are thrown out and replaced with new attire. New dress replaces the old dress. The old is thrown out and the … Continue reading On the Vices to Put Away in Colossians 3:8