Monthly Archives: September 2012

        Text:   Col. 2:6-23; Titus 2:11-12; Gal. 5:13-25 In a Nutshell: Regulations according to human precepts and teachings have an appearance of wisdom in promoting a self-made religion, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh. Elsewhere Paul said, “For the grace of God … Continue reading →

Text:  Philippians 4:10-20 & Mt. 19:13-26 In a Nutshell: Contentment is somewhere between a discipline and a gift.  If at any point you decide it can only come from within you and not from God you have lost your true source and … Continue reading →

Text: Phil. 2:1-13 (4:2-3) In a Nutshell: Growing up since the cradle in American culture, and hearing how special you are “just for being you” is cute for a while.  But at some point personal responsibility and becoming a servant of others needs … Continue reading →

Title: “Grace is More AMAZING than Me” Amazing Grace by 50 artists Texts: Phil. 4:4-9; Eph. 3:13-21; Col. 4:2-6; Phil. 3:9-11 IN A NUTSHELL: “Paul focuses much in these letters on our thought life, calling us to a grateful attitude, which then … Continue reading →