“If a man divorces his wife and she goes from him and becomes another man’s wife, will he return to her? Would not that land be greatly polluted? You have played the whore with many lovers; and would you return to me? declares the Lord.” (Jeremiah 3:1, ESV) I recently heard of a proposed changeContinue reading “Marital Infidelity”
Tag Archives: Philippians
Amply Supplied
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (Philippians 4:19–20, KJV) Growing up in my household, I was truly blessed. My parents were not rich as we might think, but they were alsoContinue reading “Amply Supplied”
Blessings of Giving
“For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, aContinue reading “Blessings of Giving”
The Humble Recipient
“Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again.” (Philippians 4:14–16,Continue reading “The Humble Recipient”
Strengthened Faith
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound andContinue reading “Strengthened Faith”
Blessing of Concern
“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.” (Philippians 4:10, ESV) I have not kept it a secret that I am currently amid a battle with cancer. While the battle is real and I knowContinue reading “Blessing of Concern”
Things That Produce Peace
“Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.” (Philippians 4:9, KJV) When I worked in field service engineering, customers would often call me to visit their printing plants to troubleshoot and resolve critical problems on their machinery. ManyContinue reading “Things That Produce Peace”
Profitable Thinking
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” (Philippians 4:8, KJV) There is an old idiom that goes like this.Continue reading “Profitable Thinking”
Do Not Panic (Philippians 4:4-7)
“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, willContinue reading “Do Not Panic (Philippians 4:4-7)”
It Is About Relationships
“Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.” (Philippians 4:5, KJV) Two nights ago, I had another dream that I want to use as an illustration for this thought. In this one, I was a pastor of a small church that was instrumental in a ministry that fed the poor.Continue reading “It Is About Relationships”
Renewing the Heart 