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 advertizing. They say that the stuff is 99.44 … Continue reading
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right… (Philippians 4:8). “Right” is kind of like “Truth.” The world will tell you that it is subjective, that what is right for you may not be right … 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 I like it. 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 … 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 guilt–and will–and make us what he has called us … 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 … 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 … 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– No..not like that. Please. Paul’s not talking about happy-clappy-fakey-smiley-insipid nonsense. Because sometimes life hurts. alot … Continue reading
I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the Gospel… … Continue reading
…and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body (Philippians … Continue reading