Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable…(Philippians 4:8) I like a lot of people. I love some. I respect a few. Admire? Well, now you’re down into … Continue reading
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely…(Philippians 4:8) My wife is lovely. My daughter is lovely. I get to think of them all day? Cool beans The word “Lovely” means … Continue reading
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure…(Philippians 4:8). Ivory soap bugs me. Oh, the soap itself is fine–smells nice and lathers well. It’s the advertising. They say that the stuff is 99.44 percent … Continue reading
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right…(Philippians 4:8). “Right” is kind of like “True.” The world will tell you that it is subjective, that what is right for you may not be right for me. The … Continue reading
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble…(Philippians 4:8) Noble As in, “Worthy of or befitting nobility.” That’s just my definition. I don’t know if Mr. Webster would approve, but it works for me. You, Beloved, are nobility. Better than … Continue reading
Finally, brothers, whatever is true…(Philippians 4:8) “True for you” isn’t. Truth is not an opinion. It does not waver or shift with the fashion. It does not vary from situation to situation or person to person. We live in a … Continue reading
Yesterday’s conversation got me thinking about how I sometimes wish God were not so gentle with us, that he would just muscle his way past our sins and fears and worry and guilt–and will–and make us what he has called … Continue reading
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, and with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus … Continue reading
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near (Philippians 4:5). Not wimpiness Not weakness Not wishy-washy-namby-pamby-milquetoastiness Gentleness To have great strength and choose to restrain it. To reach out a hand when you want to shake a … Continue reading
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4) If you’re happy and you know it, clap your– Please. No Paul’s not talking about happy-clappy-fakey-smiley-insipid nonsense. Because sometimes life hurts. A lot If ever a man … Continue reading