Episode for April 29, 2020

God ignoring my prayers? Can prayer extend life? Is salvation eternal? 9/11 suicides, mental distress--will they be saved? Kind enough to be saved?

Why hurricanes? Fear God vs fear not. Helping child with parent's death. Remarriage after divorce. Want marriage, not kids. Will Jesus save animals?

Living with Christ explores how followers of Jesus can experience real change by seeking the things above and embracing the new life He offers. Paul reminds believers to let go of harmful attitudes and actions, allowing Christ to renew their hearts. He calls the church to clothe itself with compassion, humility, patience, forgiveness, and love. By letting God’s Word dwell richly within and by relying on the Holy Spirit, Christians grow in strength and spiritual focus.

Colossians 2 points believers to Christ as the One in whom all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found, calling them to remain steadfast in their faith. Paul expresses deep concern that persuasive false teachings could draw them away from the simplicity of the Gospel, reminding them that rituals or human traditions cannot complete them—only Christ can. He urges them to walk in Jesus as they first received Him, grounded, rooted, and knit together in love.