“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought … Continue reading Through Him Who Strengthens Me
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
What are You Thinking About?
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace … Continue reading What are You Thinking About?
Treat All People with Fairness
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will … Continue reading Treat All People with Fairness
Sanctification
I looked up the word "sanctification" today. It means the process of making or becoming holy, set apart, different from the world because we are progressively being transformed by the Lord into His likeness. And then I looked at four different Scriptures which define sanctification, or else the opposite of sanctification, and the results of … Continue reading Sanctification
One Day All This Will Be Over
“Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and … Continue reading One Day All This Will Be Over
The Upward Call of God
Okay, so Paul spoke to the Christians in Philippi about how they needed to watch out for those who were trying to get them to follow after some of the Old Covenant liturgical, ceremonial, and dietary laws and restrictions, who were telling them that they must be circumcised (men only, I believe). And then he … Continue reading The Upward Call of God
For the Sake of Christ
The apostle Paul had just finished warning the Christians about “dogs” (false teachers, in particular the Judaizers, in context) who were trying to convince the Christians that they needed to be more like Jews and that they had to adhere to some of the liturgical and ceremonial and dietary laws of the Old Covenant, which … Continue reading For the Sake of Christ
Look Out for the Dogs
“Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. “Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and … Continue reading Look Out for the Dogs
Signs of the Times
Based on what the Scriptures teach are the signs of these last days before the return of Christ, we as Christians should be careful that we are not being led astray by liars with seared consciences. So, again, please do not believe everything you hear or read or think you see, or everything coming from … Continue reading Signs of the Times
They All Seek Their Own Interests
Paul was in prison writing to the Christians in Philippi to encourage and to strengthen them in their walks of faith in Jesus Christ. And so he was giving them instructions and exhortations in Christian living. And then he said: “I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I … Continue reading They All Seek Their Own Interests
Run With It 