Strengthened in the Faith

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. — Colossians 2:6-7 

This past weekend, we put up our Christmas tree.

A reminder that we are about to celebrate Advent, the coming of Jesus' birth.

God asks us to continue to live our lives in Him.

Rooted and build up in Jesus.

Strengthened in the faith as the Bible teaches.

And as our parents and Sunday school teachers taught us.

Overflowing with thankfulness for Jesus' sacrifice.

A Town Built on a Hill

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. — Matthew 5:14, 16

Jesus told us that we are the light of the world.

And the salt of the earth.

He commands us not to hide our light under a bushel.

Reminding us that a town built on a hill cannot be hidden.

We are to share the Good News about Him wherever we go.

Letting the light of Jesus shine through us.

And reflecting His light to everyone we meet.

Welcome, August!

Like Living Stones

You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. — 1 Peter 2:5

Today I met my friend Lainie for lunch.

She treated me to Greek food at cafe Athena. Yum.

Then we walked around her neighborhood, admiring the new construction.

And the tangerines on her tree.

She has a green thumb.

Here are some of the air plants she grew.

We are being build into a spiritual house.

To be a royal priesthood, offering sacrifices to God.

Continue to Live Your Lives in Him

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. — Colossians 2:6-7

It is not always easy to live my life in Christ.

I have a short temper at times.

I get frustrated and impatient.

This week I apologized to a coworker for getting upset.

I was disappointed when some features we had asked for on our new blog rebuild were not included on our checklist.

Later I apologized for losing my temper.

Jesus continues to work in me to mold me into someone who can be more patient and considerate of others.

He strengthens me in the faith.

I am overflowing with thankfulness for His mercy.