Paul had decided to preach to gentiles apparently out of his ... Some place over in, say, Colossae or maybe up toward the interior in Galatia. So we have to imagine the Pauline mission as a ...

Heavenly Father, help us in encouraging and strengthening one another in our faith in Your Son, Jesus. Help us stand strong in the midst of any pressure for us to compromise our faith. In Jesus’ name.

For to be free is not merely cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” - ...