"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." Philippians 4:8 The mind is a very powerful part of a human being. Doctors have yet to fully understand the brain. The brain can work... Continue Reading →
Philippians 4:6-7 Get The Peace Of God
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, 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." Philippians 4:6-7 Peace is something people want everywhere in the world. This is not the... Continue Reading →
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice, Rejoice…REJOICE!
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" Philippians 4:4 As Paul is finishing out his letter to the Philippian church he gives some final words of encouragement and direction. The first is to rejoice in the Lord. He felt this was so important that he repeats it again. The word rejoice... Continue Reading →
Philippians 3:16 Act Your Age
"Only let us live up to what we have already attained." Philippians 3:16 After finishing talking about pressing onward towards the goal God has in him and every person, Paul tells the people to live up to what they had already attained. As the people are running the race and making progress going forward, they... Continue Reading →
Philippians 3:12 Pressing For The Goal
"Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me." Philippians 3:12 Paul states that he did not obtain "all this". What is "all this"? It is the full righteousness of God, the... Continue Reading →