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 [...]

An Outpouring of Grace

Joe | February 10, 2010

It amazes me still, how many times the Bible states that we are saved by grace and not works.
It amazes me still, how some churches will teach a doctrine that differs than what is plainly taught in the Bible.
Paul writes to Titus:
But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, [...]

The Father Who Listens

Joe | February 8, 2010

If my boys came to me and asked me for help, would I help them? Yes, to the best of my ability but also I would do my best to guide them into figuring something out on their own. Be a coach, of sorts. It really does them no good to do for them what [...]

The Danger of Pride

Joe | February 5, 2010

God hates pride.
God really hates pride.
Why? Have you ever wondered why God hates pride so much? The answer may surprise you.
When we are prideful, we become like Satan. In fact, it was pride that was Satan’s downfall.
“How you have fallen from heaven, O star of the morning, son of the dawn! You have been cut [...]

True Worshipers

Joe | February 3, 2010

What is true worship?
Ever ask yourself that? Have you ever wondered what it means to worship God?
Luckily for us, Jesus Himself tells us in the book of John. He is having a conversation with a woman at a well. Jesus and this woman have an interesting dialog that initially finds the woman being quite terse [...]

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About the author

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.