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 [...]

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 [...]

Words for the Wise – No. 13

Joe | September 14, 2009

This entry is part 13 of 14 in the series Words for the Wise

Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth; therefore let your words be few. –Ecclesiastes 5:2.
I think we, as Christians, can sometimes be a little flippant with our prayers to God.
There needs to [...]

9/11: It’s Been Eight Years

Joe | September 11, 2009

The morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, I was sitting at my kitchen table eating breakfast and reading the morning paper before getting ready for work. Such as my “custom” was, I also had the TV news on that morning as well.
Just after 6:03 a.m. (PDT), as I was watching the news coverage of “a [...]

Running Away From God – Part II

Joe | July 29, 2009

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Running Away From God

On Monday, we looked at chapter one of the book of Jonah.
The chapter ended in verse 1:17 by God appointing “a great fish” to swallow Jonah where he would remain for three days and three nights. Of all the things found in this book (and maybe the entire Bible for some), Jonah 1:17 is most likely [...]

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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.