Philippians 3:17-21 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “17Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you. 18For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19Their end is … Continue reading Following the Right Examples
Inspirational
Don’t Let the Raindrops
Don’t let the raindrops spoil your day.Don’t let the clamoring get in the way.Don’t let opinions and thoughts of the millionsImpact how you’re feeling. Trust God, bow and pray. Don’t let your feelings rule what you do.Don’t let misgivings affect your life, too.Don’t let the stages of life with its phasesLead you through the ages. … Continue reading Don’t Let the Raindrops
Watch Out for Those Workers of Evil
Philippians 3:2-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “2Watch out for those dogs, those workers of evil, those mutilators of the flesh! 3For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— 4though I myself could have such … Continue reading Watch Out for Those Workers of Evil
If Any Fellowship with The Spirit
Philippians 2:1-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition … Continue reading If Any Fellowship with The Spirit
Test and Prove What is Best
The Context The apostle Paul was writing to the church (to the saints in Christ Jesus) in Philippi. And he was writing to encourage them in their walks of faith in obedience to the Lord because of their partnership in the gospel of Christ. And what was the gospel message that Paul preached? He preached … Continue reading Test and Prove What is Best
The Fruitless Deeds of Darkness
Ephesians 5:11-17 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “11Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself. 14So it is said: “’Wake up, … Continue reading The Fruitless Deeds of Darkness
His Gentle Whisper
In the stillness of the moment,As I sit here in the silence,I am talking with my Savior,And I’m listening for His kindness. I can hear His gentle whisper,As He breaks through all the hush,And He tells me that He loves me,Which He does, so very much. As He tenderly instructs me,In what He is all … Continue reading His Gentle Whisper
Deceivers Among Us
Ephesians 5:1-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, 2and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. 3But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, … Continue reading Deceivers Among Us
Churning, Burning
Heartless, callous, given to pride,Cruel masters side by side,Churning, burning, inside out,Leading people, God to doubt. Winsome lovers of the flesh,Oh, their sins they do caress.Given to mockery, for a laugh,Then, on purpose, make a gaffe. Hiding all their sins in pride,They take people for a ride.Big deceivers, known for tricks,They hurt people just for … Continue reading Churning, Burning
Run With It 