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 [...]
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Tags: Prayer, sin, worry
Joe | August 31, 2009
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 [...]
Category: 1 Timothy, Christian Living, Encouragement, Job, Philippians | 3 Comments »
Tags: Job, sin, suffering, trials
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 [...]
Category: 2 Corinthians, Deuteronomy, Encouragement, Matthew, Philippians, Prayer | 1 Comment »
Tags: chuck missler, faith, hope, peace, Prayer, priorities, suffering, testimony, trials, work
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 [...]
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Tags: positive mental attitude, priorities, truth, wisdom
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 [...]
Category: 1 Peter, Christian Living, Encouragement, Philippians, Prayer | 2 Comments »
Tags: hope, humility, peace, Prayer, pride, suffering, trials