Timothy and Epaphroditus Please read these verses in your own Bible or on Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A+19-30&version=NIV v 19-24: Timothy is unique in three ways: 1) he truly cares for the needs of the church, 2) he puts the Lord’s interests first, and 3) he works with Paul as son and father. He is going to…
Author: Pam R
The Ask…
Man: “God, how long is a million years?” God: “To me, it’s about a minute.” Man: “God, how much is a million dollars?” God: “To me, it’s a penny.” Man: “God, may I have a penny?” God: “Wait a minute.”
Philippians 2: 12-18 NIV
Please read these verses in your own Bible or on Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A+12-18&version=NIV v 12-13: Christ was obedient (Philippians 2: 8); Paul modeled obedience. As His followers, the Philippians are to obey as well (no matter if anyone is watching or not), as they work out their salvation; not in order to gain what’s already…
Butterfly
The changes in my lifeAre causing me much pain;I mourn for what is lost, What cannot come again.The present days are dark, The storm clouds thunder near;I doubt I’ll ever find A place of refuge here. And then I lift my eyesAnd see against the skyIn graceful gossamer,A golden butterfly.I hear my Savior’s voice,“My child,…
The Birds of the Air
(Note: this was many years ago, before the Emerald Ash Borer.) We were becoming quite concerned about the Mountain Ash trees in our front yard that early autumn. The huge number of berries on the trees were causing the branches to bend down almost to the ground. Was this a sign of some disease? Could…
The Chosen
You did not choose me, but I chose you… John 15:16 NIV So we were going to choose a cat. Against all the odds we were going to have our own cat. In spite of the excitement, I was nervous. This was a big step and would change our lives. What if it was a…
Philippians 2: 5-11 NIV
Please read these verses in your own Bible or online at Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A+5-11&version=NIV This passage is considered by some scholars to be an early church hymn. v 5: Paul continues the theme of practical unity by citing Jesus’ example. We have been given the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16); we are to use…
Life According to Groucho Marx
I’m not a Groucho Marx fan at all, but I went looking for this first quote and found the others. Who knew he could be so wise? Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana. – Groucho Marx Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog…
Speaking of Trouble…
Sometimes when we get overwhelmed, we forget how big God is. A.W. Tozer “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes. Matthew 6:34 MSG God…
The Land of the Free, the Home of the Brave
The Declaration of Independence: The Want, Will, and Hopes of the People “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Thomas Jefferson And you will know the truth,…