Sometimes things happen and we can’t make sense of them. They seem to be so wrong, so out of His will, so ridiculous or hurtful or unnecessary that the very circumstance sends us reeling. Paul probably felt that way when he was thrown into prison for preaching the Gospel of…
Look what happens when we ask for His wisdom and discernment and then exercise it: We become filled with the fruit of righteousness! We grow more Christ-like every day! And our lives become an orchestra of praise that brings glory to the One who designed us to do good works…
Verses 9-11 are all one long sentence, but I’ve divided it up. This follows our instruction to rely on God’s wisdom and discernment for our love to abound. When we rely on His wisdom rather than the world’s (which is foolish in His eyes!), we can determine the excellent things…
HYMN DAY! This is more contemporary, but I love the words to “He Who Began a Good Work in You” by Jonathan Mark Mohr (and sung by Steve Green—you can listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsynL7m_1VE). The chorus has spoken assurance to me many times in my life. He who began…
Verses 9-11 are Paul’s prayer for the believers in Philippi; they are my prayer for myself, my children and grandchildren, and all future generations. The way the world defines “love” and the way God defines it is very different. The world’s love is often for self-gratification; God’s love, on the…
It’s a new month, so how about spending it in one of my favorite books of the Bible? There is such depth of knowledge and practicality in Philippians. The certainty we find in verse 6 always gives me the good kind of shivers. God makes good plans for His children.…
My dad is an amazing gardener. His backyard looks like something out of Better Homes & Gardens. There is always something in bloom. A flower in bloom seems so cheerful. They aim their faces to the sky and spread their colored petals wide for all to see. We can learn…
If you feel lost or like a failure, there is a better pathway. It’s the pathway of God’s will. When we are in HIs will, we are at peace with ourselves and with our Maker. God’s Word is the map that leads us to His will. Find the good way…
HYMN DAY! “Be Not Dismayed Whate’er Betide” by Civialla D. Martin. Be not dismayed whate’er betide, God will take care of you! Beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you! God will take care of you, Through every day o’er all the way; He will take…
I’ve felt bamboozled by life and uncertain what to do. But in those times of uncertainty, I also know to whom to run: my Father. When I ask Him for wisdom and guidance, He never scolds me for being silly or tells me to figure it out for myself. He…
