Colossians 3:1-3 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:1-3 NKJV There is an intentionality these scriptures bring up for believers. Seek the things that are above. Set your minds on things that are above. If we have Christ, and we've been raised with Him, and we are hidden in...

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 What does bravery look like to you? Maybe it's exhibiting strength in the midst of a difficult diagnosis. Perhaps it is the men and women who jump into burning buildings and war zones to find and save the innocent. What if bravery was having the faith to push through another hard day? The young church in Corinth was full of different people who had...

1 Corinthians 11:1 Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1 Taking the time to encourage fellow believers is not something that we as Christians think about on a daily basis. Being involved in a church can sometimes include the very important act of needing to encourage others who are also in ministry. Paul had a skill of always taking the time to write to other churches to encourage them to keep pressing on in their faith. Paul calls us to imitate him as he...