Since . . . you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above. . . . Colossians 3:1In my work as a campus minister I spend a lot of time with international students. Each year hundreds of students come to our community college from ar

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2Being born again to live in the kingdom of God calls for a dramatic shift in our thought patterns. God comes to us and says, Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

Our old self was crucified with him so that . . . we should no longer be slaves to sin. . . . Romans 6:6Obtaining my Canadian citizenship was easywell, for me, at least. (It took more effort on my mothers part!) Being born in Canada qualified me fo

The God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. . . . It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever. Daniel 2:44Long before Jesus came, God gave King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon an

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Where can I go and meet with God? Psalm 42:1-2Our relationship with God is a journey of seeking and drawing near to him.Like a dee

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. . . . Psalm 46:1-2Life is filled with unexpected twists and turns, but in the mid

I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. . . . Isaiah 42:6Changes and transitions can bring uncertainty and stress, but they also present new opportunities for growth and transformation. In times of change, we c

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4As followers of Christ, we are called to embrace

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord. . . . Colossians 3:23Work is not merely a means of earning a living; it is an opportunity to serve God with excellence. Whether its in our job or career, our studies, or our d

Who is like you, Lord God Almighty? You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you. Psalm 89:8Uncertainty can leave us feeling vulnerable and afraid. But in the midst of lifes unknowns, we have a trustworthy anchor: Gods unwavering pres