The Colding Group

02/22/2025

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12/22/2024

Welcome to our channel! In this video, we share our experiences and adventures living in Merida, Mexico. Join us as we explore the vibrant culture, beautiful...

12/22/2024

Mérida, Yucatán México

Welcome to our channel! In this video, we share our experiences and adventures living in Merida, Mexico. Join us as we explore the vibrant culture, beautiful...

10/27/2024

02/19/2024

The idea of rebuke grates against our flesh. We neither like receiving it nor giving it. Still, if we are to live wisely in how we disciple our children (and each other), we must learn to not only accept the idea of rebuke, we must *embrace it* and learn to do it well.

What does the Bible say about rebuke and sin?

1.) Correction keeps hearts soft.
Ignoring sin and disobedience does no good. Beyond the chaos caused by sinful behavior, unchecked sin causes hearts to be hardened. Hebrews says, "But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin." (Heb 3:13) When we lovingly and consistently correct our kids, we "exhort" them toward God's way and not their own.

2.) Rebuke exposes sin for what it is.
It's easy to gloss over sin; we grow weary into minimizing, dismissing, and distracting from what's really going on. Except, if we have a right view of sin—as rebellion against God—we realize the urgency in calling it out. Paul writes, "Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them." (Eph 5:11) Would you call your toddler lying about eating their broccoli a "work of darkness"? Probably not. Still, lying is rebellion. As parents, we must discern how to lovingly, persistently correct.

3.) Rebuke with patience.
Paul, while instructing Timothy about preaching says, "reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching." (2 Tim 4:2) What does this say about the manner with which we are to rebuke? With complete patience. Easier said than done!

4.) Rebuke AND exhort.
The above verse from 2 Timothy includes "exhort" for a reason. The greek word used there means to invite and encourage by coming alongside. When we rebuke our children, we must not do so coldly. Instead, we are to come alongside them, inviting them into obedience to God as the absolute best path for them to take.

Much more can be said, but word count is limited. As you instruct your children, don't be afraid to rebuke them lovingly and patiently. In fact, embrace rebuke as a valuable tool for keeping their hearts soft toward God and toward you.

Stay fierce,
Ryan & Selena

11/03/2021

Call ALL Women Entrepreneurs…

The Bank Of America program through E-Cornell University is taking submissions again.

You’ll earn a certification in Women’s Entrepreneurship. It’s a 12 week program (6 classes). I’m on my last class!

The class is free! This is an awesome program!

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01/04/2021

Stop limiting your successes by living up to another’s expectation of who you are & what you should be doing with your life! .

12/31/2020

Happy Kwanzaa!
, a celebration of heritage and African‑American , was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. This seven day holiday begins on December 26 and encourages 7 core principles, 1 for each day.

Today’s principle is , or Creativity, which highlights innovation in giving back to the community. Above all, Kwanzaa is a celebration of , , and .

Happy Kwanzza to everyone that’s .

12/30/2020

You have ...
want to build ...
and achieve ...
don’t let what others say deter you from doing either—put in the work; make the sacrifices and BE your own cheerleader! Your reward is just over on the other side of your struggle.

12/29/2020

Small Business owners need your support... and can be so valuable to your business needs. Small/Independent Business Owners provide expertise, personalized service, all while supporting the infrastructure within their communities and keeping unemployment rates down.

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11/27/2020