PHILIPPIANS 1:9-11 – And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. THEME OF THE DAY.…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
PROVERBS 26:4 – Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. THEME OF THE DAY. DON’T GO THERE. It is a place no Christian should go. It produces nothing of edifying value, but it can cause significant relational and spiritual damage to others and ourselves. And it is a place easy to visit. All it takes…
PROVERBS 25:28 – A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. THEME OF THE DAY. NEVER JUSTIFIABLE. Christians are never without excuse if we lack self-controlled lives, in all areas of our lives, but especially in our speech. Yes, I know that is tall order, but it is one we may obey because Christ in us…
PSALM 4:8 – In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. THEME OF THE DAY. SLEEP WELL FOR ALL IS WELL. How did you sleep last night? Last week? Last month? During this past year? Some studies indicate 70% of adults obtain insufficient sleep at least one night a month,…
PROVERBS 13:4 – The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied. THEME OF THE DAY. HOW DESIROUS ARE WE FOR THE LORD? I read it many years ago. It was a short quote but like a small stick of dynamite, it contained a powerful punch in my life. And it has…
PHILIPPIANS 2:1-8 – So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let…