I love the book of Philippians. I hope that you will sit on your back porch during a nice sunny day this summer and read the entire book. I believe Paul enjoyed writing Philippians more than any of his other letters. I enjoy reading the book of Philippians for the same reason that Paul enjoyed […]
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The Apostle Paul writes to his disciple Timothy: Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them (2 Timothy 2:14, NLT). Have you ever spoken words that you immediately wished that you could take back? Have
This could be the worst way to start a Monday. I had a health review recently and a financial review. But a sin review? We should start the week with something positive. Even the Apostle Paul didn’t pass the sin review; he summarized his test with the following comment: Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves
Oh, that my people would listen to me, that Israel would walk in my ways (v. 13). One commentator describes this Psalm as – it might have been. I have listened to many discuss their lives and the saddest phrase is, “What would have happened if I hadn’t done this?” Psalm 81 describes Israel after
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For regular readers of Interruptions (yes, they do exist), you might notice verses of the Bible I list as “OGV” after the verse. For example, in Interruptions #594, you can read 2 Peter 1:4: God has given us promises through which we can have fellowship with Him and experience all that He desires for us.
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For all who are being led by the Spirit of God are children of God (Romans 8:14). The Spirit softly nudges you daily. Are you aware of this leading? I grew up in a church with an inadequate theology of the Spirit. Yes, we believed in the Spirit of God, but He existed in the
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving (Colossians 4:2, ESV). Don’t give up! Steadfast praying doesn’t stop. I’ve met a few prayer warriors that are consumed by their prayer requests. They don’t give up. When my wife and I first went to Russia, we had the opportunity of preaching the gospel publicly for
In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15, ESV). Sooner or later, you will encounter a conversation in which someone seeks to ridicule your
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The Grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen (Revelation 22:21, NASB). God’s grace is unlimited, but it must be released. All followers of Jesus would agree that the grace of God is sufficient. Those of us who experienced deliverance received forgiveness, or had hope restored despite death – we know God’s grace by
When someone offends you and when you are hurt by the actions of others – read Psalm 62. If you are innocent and living your life at work, at church, at a family gathering, or on social media, sometimes you will be betrayed. What will you do? Again, read Psalm 62. This Psalm has great
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