Solomon

No One Will Control Me

No One Will Control Me

Are you confident, assertive, and capable? Are you generally uncomfortable with working on a team? Are your heroes rugged individualists who took life by the horns and bent the world to their will? Are you determined, decisive, and direct? If so, then you may just be a ...
Colossians 1:24–2:23 Superstition and Mysticism

Colossians 1:24–2:23 Superstition and Mysticism

Pseudo-mysticism surrounded the Colossian church. Today, if you mention to your friend that you have a headache, they may say, “Have you taken an aspirin?” or, “Have you considered going to a doctor?” In ancient Colossae, your friend may say, “Did someone put a hex on you?”, “Do you think you’ve irritated one of the gods?” or, “Have you considered calling on the angel Raphael with a spell?”