How many of us can say that if we were imprisoned, we would be inspired to write to fellow Christians with encouragement and love? It may seem hard to grasp, but for Paul, it was second nature. While imprisoned, Paul pens this letter, encouraging the church in Colossae to keep their eyes on Jesus and to keep following the righteous path. How? Paul offers them a simple solution: bear good fruit, be strengthened through God’s power, have patience in God’s timing, and give thank

Be Encouraged: An Advent reflection for Sunday, December 3rd by Rev. Julia Styles. 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 is a greeting from Paul to the church