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Series Overview While theologians love to debate what the “main theme” of the Bible is, I could never narrow it down to just one thing. I think it’s helpful to understand that Scripture puts forward many themes for us to recognize, and one way it does this is through...

Giving Thanks to the Father “...giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light” (1:12). Summary of Colossians 1:9-12 In this short prayer (1:9-12), Paul has taught us to pray for wisdom and understanding so we can...

Being Strengthened for Endurance, Patience, and Joy We are looking briefly at Paul's four-part prayer in Colossians 1:9-12. I hope this prayer helps us set Godly goals and priorities in 2026 and that we learn to ask the Lord for the right things this year. The beauty...

Books & Resources to teach kids theology, help them know the truth, and get them in the Word: Tiny Systematic Theology How to Teach Kids Theology Tiny Bible Survey Foundation Worldview Curriculum Greatest Story Bible Family Worship Bundle (you can also buy each...

To Walk in a Manner Worthy of the Lord We are taking the month of January here in this newsletter to briefly look at a four-part prayer Paul records in Colossians 1:9-12. I hope that this prayer helps us set Godly goals and priorities in 2026 and that we learn to ask...

Wisdom and Understanding  As we begin a new year with the Lord, we’re going to begin our year together with a prayer. It’s easy to rush off toward new plans or old worries and forget to begin by simply coming to the Lord first. So, we are going to take the month...

A Thankful Heart and the Story of “Joy to the World” The Story Isaac Watts, an English minister and hymnist, published “Joy to the World” in a book of poems in 1719. Each of the poems was based on a Psalm and not originally intended for Christmas at all! “Joy to the...

A Quiet Heart & the Story of “Away in a Manger” The Story “Away in a Manger” is not just a kids' carol. It is powerful theology that helps us marvel at baby Jesus and recognize his Lordship. This hymn is traditionally attributed to Martin Luther because it first...

A Responsive Heart & the Story of “In the Bleak Midwinter” The Story Christina Rosetti (1830-1894) wrote “In the Bleak Midwinter” in 1872, but titled it, “A Christmas Carol.”  It was eventually renamed and then set to music twelve years after her death....