Category Archives: Philippians

Peace and Unity

Honor Christ and let him be the Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope.  Give a kind and respectful answer and keep your conscience clear.  This way you will … Continue reading

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Hope: For I Am A Sinner

Out of the depths I have cried to you, Yahweh. Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my petitions. If you, Yahweh, kept a record of sins,Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness … Continue reading

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New Thanks

Grace to you, and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God whenever I remember you, always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy, for your … Continue reading

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Winning Team

from Henry Neufeld Only conduct yourself in a way that is worthy of the good news about Christ, so that whether I come and see you or whether I’m away and hear about you, you’ll be standing in one spirit, … Continue reading

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Patience IS A Virtue – from God!

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.        2 Peter 3:9 (WEB, my emphasis) Too … Continue reading

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To Go On LIving Is Christ

Dear Devotion Readers, Today I want to share an excerpt of a communication  from a friend I have yet to meet.  She is BeckyLynn Black, wife of David Alan Black.  You can find her note in its entirety online.  May … Continue reading

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Jesus, Son of God, Servant of All

Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he came forth from God, and was going to God, arose from supper, and laid aside his outer garments. He took a towel, and wrapped a … Continue reading

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Family Protection

Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (WEB) Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!” Let your gentleness be known … Continue reading

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Strength for Any Challenge

I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for … Continue reading

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Bills to Pay

(27)  Which of you can add a single hour to his lifespan by worrying?  — Matthew 6:27 The other day I needed to pay my cell phone bill.  Now my usual procedure is to go to the carrier’s web site, … Continue reading

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