Are we Christians having the same love? Are we “being of one accord, of one mind“? I have to say I don’t see it. I look around and see Christians in confusion and discord. The Apostle Paul, who suffered time and time again for his faith in Jesus, mentioned in Philippians 2 that it would bring him consolation, comfort, and joy if he could … The rest of the story…
We can be stronger and more than conquerors when we work with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel. Do you find yourself listening to preachers, or teachers, or wonderful Christian speakers…and getting all pumped up from the message…only to fade fast when you go back to your daily life? When that happens, you’re probably leaning on your own understanding and strength. … The rest of the story…
Can you know that you know? Are you confident of your deliverance from this mean world into an eternal paradise? Do you have earnest (diligent) expectation and hope about anything? Does the boldness of any absolute truth have a place in you? Well, you can answer “yes” to these questions if and when you learn to trust in the supply of the Spirit of … The rest of the story…
“My chains are in Christ”…sounds like a prison. Right? And why would anyone actually desire to be in chains? Of course, this is a metaphor used by Paul in Philippians 1:12-18 to describe how he is bound to Christ and how it brings confidence…both to him and to those who are paying attention to him. He wants the Philippians to see how the terrible things … The rest of the story…
Here’s an awesome example of Christian love that I know I need to work on. I need to thank God with every remembrance of you…my Christian brothers and sisters. Yep, every time I think of any other Christian, I should be thankful to God for them. Why does it matter? Because you are all “partakers, with me, of grace”. We are all beneficiaries of … The rest of the story…
You’ve probably heard someone say “don’t sweat it”. Or maybe something like “hey, don’t worry about it”. In the Bible, God inspired Paul to write “Be anxious for nothing…”, so I’m guessing even God thinks we shouldn’t sweat it. The rest of that verse in Philippians 4 says “but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to … The rest of the story…
Doubt: a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction When you have doubt about something in your life, you either aren’t sure it applies to you (or you to it)…or you just can’t seem to commit to it for some reason. This is just as true of Christian doubt and even more crucial to your well-being…here and now, as well as for eternity. Why … The rest of the story…
Are you one of “those?” You should be. Because there is no condemnation for those. But who are “those” there is no condemnation for? Well, they’re the ones who are “in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit“. OK, you pegged me. I’m one of “those”. And I’ll tell you why. Let’s assume for a moment…even … The rest of the story…
When you get right down to it, we humans have a fairly short list of true needs. Food, water, shelter, clothes, warmth when it’s cold, and coolness when it’s hot. Oh yeah…and one more thing…a secure love relationship. Pretty much anything else not in that short list I just shared falls under the categories of “wants” and “desires”. So…I’m sorry to have to tell … The rest of the story…
