Philippians 4:6

Joe | March 3, 2010

I’m sure most of you know what Philippians 4:6 says.
In case you don’t, it says:
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. –Philippians 4:6.
I like the translation of this verse that I heard recently:
“Worry about nothing, pray about everything, and give thanks [...]

Job: Tragedy, Repentance & Restoration – Part VII

Joe | August 31, 2009

This entry is part 7 of 11 in the series Job: Tragedy, Repentance & Restoration

Job’s friend Bildad, the “voice of tradition,” accused Job of being a sinner and that is why he is suffering so. We looked at this last time.
Two of my favorite chapters in Job are next. We’ll look at Job’s reply to Bildad. What’s so exciting is that Job asks questions that can only be fulfilled [...]

A Week of Change

Joe | July 13, 2009

Today begins my final week for my current employer. This is the first job I’ve had where I know for sure I’ll be out of work on a certain day. At my last job I had no warning. Sure, the signs were there but I had no idea that I was going to be axed.
And [...]

God’s PMA

Joe | July 8, 2009

I don’t care much for the “think positive thoughts” thing. What I mean to say is, the practice of attempting to think “happy thoughts” all the time to bring about some result.
Don’t misunderstand me. I’m not saying the opposite: that we are to dwell on negativity.
I heard an old message comparing the mind to a [...]

High Anxiety?

Joe | May 6, 2009

I heard a message today partially on Philippians 4. It comes at a poignant time in my life as this month I’m facing a salary reduction as a cost-cutting measure at my “tent making trade.” Part of me is concerned because I know it’s going to be painful. But then part of me is putting [...]

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Joe

I am a born-again Christian who believes the Bible to be the inspired Word of God, the final authority for faith and life, inerrant in the original writings, infallible and God-breathed. I am a husband, father and stepfather who eagerly waits for the return of Jesus, the Meshiach Nagid.