Recently reading Paul’s letter to Christians at Philippi, I was struck by something he expressed in the first chapter. It is clear in his introduction, the relationship he had with these fellow believers was a close one. Reading verses three through eleven makes that clearly evident. Despite his imprisonment … [Read more...] about DEEP AFFECTION!
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A TELLING THING! (Part 2 of 2)
A telling thing in this world is that some only like to hear what they want while others are open to having others tell it like it is. Which are we? What would bring the most benefit. Yesterday we considered the first of these. Let us now consider the … [Read more...] about A TELLING THING! (Part 2 of 2)
A TELLING THING! (Part 1 of 2)
A telling thing in this world is that some only like to hear what they want while others are open to having others tell it like it is. Which are we? What would bring the most benefit? Let us consider the first of these two today and, Lord willing, we will consider the second … [Read more...] about A TELLING THING! (Part 1 of 2)
WHAT GOOD?
James asked and exhorted. . . “ (14) What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? (15) If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily … [Read more...] about WHAT GOOD?
MORE AND LESS!
Paul had been called to be an Apostle. (1 Corinthians 1:1) He had been given a second chance after being a persecutor of the church. (1 Timothy 1:13-16) He focused on the greatness of God’s grace toward him and accepted its sufficiency as he urged others to accept it as well. (1 Corinthians 15:9-10; 2 Corinthians 12:9; 1 … [Read more...] about MORE AND LESS!
