As we emerge from this widespread pandemic, it is apparent that much of how we have conducted our lives in the past has been altered. Many are paralyzed by fear and not just a few are great frustrated, annoyed, or downright angry. However, none of these events or their effects change the mission of the follower of Christ that of making disciples. If anything all of this amplifies its importance and gives even more credence to the instruction Jesus and the early Apostles gave to their disciple-makers. Of particular import is the directive to put new wine into new wineskins, our theme for this month’s messages, today with takeaways from Colossians 3.
Preachers often focus on the importance of having a purpose in life. They all tell you that a life without purpose is not the...