Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Living with joy” Our Bible verse for today: “If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more.” Philippians 3:4 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Pride comes before a fall” Pridefulness is a joy-stealer. It is selfish and self-centered and results in a person being preoccupiedContinue reading “Pride comes before a fall”
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Watch out for those dogs
Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Living with joy” Our Bible verse for today: “Watch out for the dogs, watch out for the evil workers, watch out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the (true) circumcision, the ones who worship by the Spirit of God, boast in Christ Jesus, and do notContinue reading “Watch out for those dogs”
Embrace grace and live free in Christ
Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Living with joy” Our Bible verse for today: “Watch out for the dogs, watch out for the evil workers, watch out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship by the Spirit of God, boast in Christ Jesus, and do not putContinue reading “Embrace grace and live free in Christ”
Live free and joyfully
Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Living with joy” Our Bible verse for today: “In addition, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write to you again about this is no trouble for me and is a safeguard for you.” Philippians 3:1 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Live free and joyfully” Today is “Veteran’s Day”Continue reading “Live free and joyfully”
Legalism is a joy-stealer
Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Living with joy” Our Bible verse for today: “Watch out for the dogs, watch out for the evil workers, watch out for those who mutilate the flesh.” Philippians 3:2 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Legalism is a joy-stealer” Bible commentator Max Anders tells the story of how once when he wasContinue reading “Legalism is a joy-stealer”
Living on the edge
Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Living with joy” Our Bible verse for today: “Therefore, welcome him in the Lord with great joy and hold people like him in honor, because he came close to death for the work of Christ …” Philippians 2:29-30 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Living on the edge” I once read aContinue reading “Living on the edge”
Thank God for the encouragers!
Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Living with joy” Our Bible verse for today: “But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus – my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need – since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because youContinue reading “Thank God for the encouragers!”
A kingdom perspective
Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Living with joy” Our Bible verse for today: “Now I hope in the Lord to send Timothy to you soon so that I too may be encouraged by news about you.” Philippians 2:19 (CSB) Our thought for today: “A kingdom perspective” In recent devotionals I have referred to the mission tripContinue reading “A kingdom perspective”
Good partners are a source of joy
Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Living with joy” Our Bible verse for today: “Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon so that I too may be encouraged by news about you. For I have no one else like-minded who will genuinely care about your interests …” Philippians 2:19-20Continue reading “Good partners are a source of joy”
Make your pastor happy
Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Living with joy” Our Bible verse for today: “…shine like stars in the world, by holding firm to the word of life. Then I can boast in the day of Christ that I didn’t run or labor for nothing. But even if I am poured out as a drinkContinue reading “Make your pastor happy”