Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. Colossians 3:1-4, NASB

There are two ways to consider Christ: according to that which is on the earth or according to that which is above. That's pretty simple, isn't it? The mind of religion, despite all its spiritual overtones, stands firm with its feet upon the earth. That fleshly, religious mind will argue doctrine and quote Bible verses (even about the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ), but when faced with the actual truth of Christ, it will balk. And isn't it obvious as to why? After all, the good news of Christ is found outside the framework of our arguments. It is found where Christ is: above. The same man who wrote the above statements, also claimed to have known what it was to recognize Christ according to the flesh ... but no longer. Those who want an earth-bound Jesus, let them have him. Don't feel threatened by their high-minded words when they call your view of life in Christ "ethereal" or "esoteric". That's just another way to describe the vast chasm between life and death. After all, you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. I mean, that's out there, isn't it? But if you are in Christ, that is the essence of your life. Jim :)

The ShovelAudio

This past Sunday, Adam and I recorded another Shovel Audio program, entitled Christ and my job. Stop by and check it out, and as always, we'd love to hear back from you. :)