I was delightfully surprised by what I found while looking at what may be called the most popular verse in the Bible—John 3:16. You
The Communion of Thanksgiving
I've always been fascinated by word studies. Perhaps because I'm a nerd at heart or because of the tremendous insight one obtains plowing the depths
Whatever … 6-part series in Philippians 4:8
Pause for just a moment and reflect on your day. What have you thought about? What has taken residence in your thinking? Is it pure? Is it virtuous?
Whatever (Part 6: Virtuous & Praiseworthy) … a Study in Philippians 4:8
For as [a man] thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7a In our culture today it is far too easy for our minds to wander aimlessly. Even when we
Whatever (Part 5: Lovely & Good Report) … a Study in Philippians 4:8
Whatever … Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever
Whatever (Part 4: Just & Pure) … a Study in Philippians 4:8
Think back to the last few days. What has your thinking been like? What have you given time and focus to? If someone were to take every thought you've
Whatever (Part 3: Noble/Honorable) … a Study in Philippians 4:8
Sadly, the days of heroic knights riding in on majestic steeds, scaling castle walls and rescuing fair maidens is no longer in vogue. It appears that
Whatever (Part 2: Truth) … a Study in Philippians 4
Whatever … In the previous post, we began our study with an overview leading up to Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true,
Whatever (Part 1) … a Study in Philippians 4
I took Argentinean Tango dancing lessons.* Allow me to be blunt: I can’t dance. In fact I purposely did not attend dances or the prom when I was in