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Read Philippians 4 “Finally, brothers, 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) Thoughts… Do you want to know the key to everything in your life? Here it is: [...]
Read Philippians 3 “Rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard to you.” (Philippians 3:1) Thoughts… Paul is saying that the joy of the Lord is such a critical piece to an authentic experience with [...]
Read Philippians 2 “Do everything without complaining or arguing…” (Philippians 2:14) Thoughts… Christian author Evelyn Underhill writes that a well-trained sheepdog will lay at the shepherd’s feet, looks intently into his eyes, and listen without budging until the dog has understood the mind of his master. Then the dog jumps [...]
Read Philippians 1 “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6) Thoughts… I really love this verse—it is one of my favorites. You probably love it, too. If you don’t, just [...]
Read Philippians 4:1-23 “Finally, brothers, 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) Thoughts… Do you want to know the key to everything in your life? Here it is: [...]
Read Philippians 3:5-21 “But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that [...]
Read Philippians 2:19-3:11 “Rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard to you.” (Philippians 2:14) Thoughts… Paul is saying that the experience of authentic joy in the Lord is so important to the believer that [...]
Ray Noah
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