Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Joy is something that most people think they know and have a grasp on, but they have no idea. When I say joy to many people, they think I'm talking … Continue reading SPIRIT SLICES: Joy
Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NKJV) 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 And you will seek Me and find … Continue reading Never Underestimate God
I write on a Saturday, following a tornado earlier this week on Monday. The speed of the recovery efforts in this town has blown my mind! In less than a week's time, the streets are clean, debris is largely gone, and signs have even been fully replaced in some locations. I've, personally, never seen a … Continue reading AFTERMATH: The Rebuild
Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. I've been going over these two verses at length with the children in our church the last several weeks, and I know I will continue the next few weeks as … Continue reading SPIRIT SLICES: Love
Yesterday, I experienced my first tornado firsthand. I've seen the aftermath of several on television and heard many stories from those I know about what it's like, but while readying a movie review for this site, colbybryant.com, I began receiving messages to be cautious; I hate to say I wasn't concerned, but I've been through … Continue reading AFTERMATH: What’s Truly Important?
I pastor what many would consider a small church. I've been there going on seven years in August. The length of time I've been there, we've gained some people and lost others. I can't say that my first pastorate has turned the world upside down as some others appear to, but I can say, without … Continue reading DON’T Limit God
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Due to my work schedule and outside-the-home responsibilities, it isn't often I'm allowed the opportunity to watch my son for the day. My wife is a stay-at-home mom, and it is a blessing in many ways. Still, many days I long for time at home. Today, I have that. As I work on my homework, … Continue reading The Wonder of a Child
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