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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WRITTEN WHERE?
Where, how and on what a message is written sometimes tells us something about it. For example, the expression “the writing on the wall” often refers to something doomed for failure. For King Belshazzar -- during the days of Daniel -- he literally saw a hand actually writing on the wall and it caused him … [Read more...] about WRITTEN WHERE?
IT IS WRITTEN!
When our Lord was tempted by the devil in the wilderness, Jesus responded to each of the three challenges on the foundation of, “It is written.” (Matthew 4:4, 7, & 10) For us also, what is written by God is the foundation on which we should stand and live and from which we should respond to the … [Read more...] about IT IS WRITTEN!
PEOPLE PLEASER?
A “people pleaser” is one who feels compelled to please others even to their own hurt. It often stems from a desire for the approval of others and can lead one to becoming a prisoner of the opinions of whomever they are around. It is to allow the desires of others to determine how life will be approached. That … [Read more...] about PEOPLE PLEASER?
IN THE CROSSHAIRS!
Focusing in the “crosshairs” refers to the aiming of a weapon on which are “crosshairs” in which the target is centered. Being in the “crosshairs” is also used figuratively for one who is in a position of having the focus of attention, scrutiny, or criticism centered squarely on them. In either case, … [Read more...] about IN THE CROSSHAIRS!
