The Christ-Centered Marriage

Paul is very short and to the point here in verses 18 and 19: “Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.”   Wives These are controversial in some circles, in fact in many circles, and that causes some Christians to dismiss…

Freed From Manufacturing My Own Identity

In Christ, our identity has changed. That’s why our mission statement at Raintree is “Guiding People to a Christ-Centered Identity and Influence.” Today, we’re going to see what that Christ-centered identity looks like, and what it means to put on the new self. Let’s read Colossians 3:11-17. 12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy…