Monthly Archives: February 2012

Mark 1:40-45 40A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” 41 Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” … Continue reading →

“My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:18) Right off I see that it is God who is the one doing the work here. It is God who will meet my … Continue reading →

“I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” (Phil. 4:13) In referring to “I”, Paul is referring to himself; and yet I know this truth to be true for individuals as well. This is true for me whether … Continue reading →

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Phil. 4:6) I’m wondering if I like or dislike Paul’s use of catch-all words like “anything” and “everything”. I mean … Continue reading →

“I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” (Phil. 3:12b) The idea of PRESSING ON conjurs up a picture of someone pressing me for some vital information. This idea of pressuring me … Continue reading →

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” (Phil. 2:13 NLT) What a great verse today! The verse was given from the New Living Translation, so it wasn’t as familiar … Continue reading →

The discipline of reading and meditating on the Word of God is just that – a discipline. It requires perseverance and determination. It is also a journey. The Word of God is living and powerful and able to change lives. … Continue reading →

“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a mamer worthy of the gospel of Christ.” (Phil. 1:27a) That first word, “whatever”, encompasses everything! That includes times that are extremely difficult, times when I am treated unjustly, times when I am disrespected to … Continue reading →

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. (Phil. 1:6 NIV) The things that stand out to me in this verse are the … Continue reading →