Wide and Deep
Colossians 1:2-6 “To the saints…who are at Colossae…We give thanks to God…because of the hope reserved for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the word of truth, the gospel which has come to you, just as in...
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Prov. 27:23-24 “Know well the condition of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds. For riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to all generations.” To “know well” means you consistently take the time to investigate...
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Colossians 2:5 (NASB) For even though I [Paul] am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ. Jim Collins in, “Good to Great,”...
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1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 “We always give thanks to God for all of you…constantly keeping in mind your work of faith and labor of love and perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” The Apostle Paul commends the Thessalonians...
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Colossians 4:2-3 “Devote yourselves to prayer…praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I have...
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