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A text – Philippians 4:1-9 4:1 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.4:2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.4:3 Yes, and I ask you also, my loyalContinue reading “The Peace of God – Philippians 4”

A text – Matthew 22:1-14 22:1 Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying:22:2 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son.22:3 He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come.22:4 Again heContinue reading “Remain Humble and Wear the Robe – Matthew 22”

Psalm 19 19:1 The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.19:2 Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge.19:3 There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard;19:4 yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words toContinue reading “The Gift of the Law – Psalm 19”

Philippians 3:4b-14 3:4b If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more:3:5 circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;3:6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as toContinue reading “As Perfect As Possible – Philippians 3”

A text – Matthew 21:33-46 21:33 “Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watchtower. Then he leased it to tenants and went to another country.21:34 When the harvest time had come, he sent his slaves toContinue reading “Ferociousness – Matthew 21”

A text – Psalm 25:1-9 25:1 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.25:2 O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.25:3 Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed whoContinue reading “Promises and Patience – Psalm 25”

Philippians 2:1-13 2:1 If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy,2:2 make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.2:3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humilityContinue reading “Even If It Killed Him – Philippians 2”

A text – Matthew 21:23-32 21:23 When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?”21:24 Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; ifContinue reading “It Must Have Been Hard – Matthew 21”

A text – Psalm 145:1-8 145:1 I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.145:2 Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever.145:3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable.145:4 One generation shall laud your works to another,Continue reading “Meditate On That! – Psalm 145”

Good afternoon! A post got away from me today while I was trying to schedule it for next week. So you can skip it now and wait for it later, or enjoy it twice! Entitled “Even If It Killed Him,” it was meant for next Wednesday. Sorry for the mixup. Peace to your house. Pat