The Scriptures teach that giving thanks to God is just as important as doing things by the authority of Christ. Paul said, “Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father” (Colossians 3:17). The reason why we are to give [...]
Giving Thanks to God for Our Spiritual Blessings
Posted on November 24, 2010 at 3:17 pm by Andy Sochor
Know Well the Condition of Your Flocks
Posted on November 24, 2009 at 12:57 am by Andy Sochor
Our country is in the midst of a recession. The economic outlook for the future is uncertain. Unemployment continues to rise. The national debt is ballooning at an astronomical rate. Naturally, people are worried about their financial situation, both for the present and the future.
Despite all of this, we have the responsibility to provide for [...]
All Spiritual Blessings in Christ
Posted on November 21, 2009 at 3:55 pm by Andy Sochor
Paul begins his letter to the Ephesians by offering praise to God. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:3). There are many reasons why God is worthy of all praise and honor. But in this passage, Paul directs our attention to the spiritual blessings we have from Him. We [...]
Contrasting the Righteous and the Wicked: A Brief Examination of Psalm 1
Posted on October 22, 2009 at 9:25 pm by Andy Sochor
In the first psalm, we are told of the sharp contrast between the righteous and the wicked. As we strive to be righteous and avoid wickedness, let us briefly consider the words of the psalmist.
“How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of [...]
The Good Shepherd
Posted on September 24, 2009 at 11:30 pm by Andy Sochor
Throughout the gospel of John, Jesus describes Himself in several different ways. One term He uses is the good shepherd (John 10:11). In the context surrounding this claim, Jesus shows us what His work as a shepherd entails, how He can be called the good shepherd, and why no one else is more qualified than [...]
God Knows What We Need Before We Ask
Posted on March 23, 2009 at 9:14 pm by Andy Sochor
In teaching about prayer, Jesus tells us to avoid using “meaningless repetitions.” He explains that using “many words” does not mean that God is going to hear us any better (Matthew 6:7).
Jesus goes on to explain one reason why repeating the same thing over and over is meaningless. “Your Father knows what you need before [...]
Giving Thanks to God
Posted on November 24, 2008 at 10:37 pm by Andy Sochor
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday in this country, we tend to be more mindful of the blessings we have. We have many things to be thankful for, and we ought to recognize God as the source of these blessings (James 1:17).
With this in mind, I want to briefly look at Colossians 3:15-17. These three [...]
