May your love abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. (Philippians 1:9-11) This post builds on The Faulty …
Think and Practice Whatever is Right
Jesus says: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied….Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven….Seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness, and your other needs will be met as well. (Matthew 5:6,10, 6:33) This post builds on The Faulty Walnut and God’s Remedy and …
Think and Practice Whatever is Noble
Help those who have trusted and relied on God to be careful to devote themselves to do good and honorable things. These ways are excellent in themselves, and good and profitable for the people. (Titus 3:8) This post builds on The Faulty Walnut and God’s Remedy and Think and Practice Whatever Is True Healthy Thinking and Living is Needed Dr. …
Wisdom From Earlene
I love the Lord, for He heard my voice. He heard my cry for mercy. Because He turned His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live….When I was overcome by distress and sorrow I prayed: “Lord, save me!” He is gracious and righteous and full of compassion. The Lord protects those with childlike faith. …
Think and Practice Whatever is True
Brothers and sisters, whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned, or received, or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:8-9) This post builds on The Faulty Walnut and God’s Remedy Our Brains Are Lazy In …
Favoritism is Wrong
They said to Jesus: Teacher, we know that you speak and teach what is right, and that you do not show partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth….The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in …
Understand the Lord’s Will
Be very careful, then, how you live (and walk), not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17) This post builds on Be Wise, Not Unwise and Make the Most of Every Opportunity Doing God’s Will Judy was …
Make the Most of Every Opportunity
Be very careful, then, how you live (and walk), not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17) This post builds on Be Wise, Not Unwise Edward’s Resolutions Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) was an American pastor. As a young …
Be Wise, Not Unwise
Be very careful, then, how you live (and walk), not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17) A Classic Film Many of you know the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” made in 1946. It’s a fictional story …
The Faulty Walnut and God’s Remedy
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:8-9) The Faulty Walnut Alain de Botton is a British author and public speaker who …