The Myth of the Greener Grass Part 1
June 11, 2008
If anyone had a reason to lament his circumstances, it is the Apostle Paul. He suffered repeated beatings and imprisonments, and he was in jail as he wrote to the Philippians. Yet, he expressed contentment.
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The qualities listed in Philippians 4:8-9—- true, noble, just, pure, and so on—- are a perfect description of Jesus Christ Himself. So, as you practice these qualities, you are emulating the Lord.
June 10, 2008
You will do whatever you habitually think about. That's why Philippians 4:8--9 tells us to think about things that are good, pure, noble and true. As Solomon said, "As a man thinks in his heart, so is he."
June 9, 2008
Skip Heitzig is in the studio for a "First Friday" interview with Dr. Tom Fortson, president and CEO of Promise Keepers.
June 6, 2008
God's solution to the problem of our worry is simple: It is prayer. He invites us to bring our requests to Him. In return, He promises His peace, which will take away our fears and our anxiety.
June 5, 2008
Why is it wrong to worry? For one thing, it is unbecoming of a child of God, because God promises to care for us, just as Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount. Also, worry is not productive--and it's unhealthy.
June 4, 2008
Paul's command to the church at Philippi, in the midst of their internal battles, was a simple one: "Rejoice." He made it a command, because joy isn't an automatic response to trouble. It's a decision.
June 3, 2008
There are sometimes battles within a church, as Paul wrote about in Philippians 4. Paul exhorted the church to battle against instability by standing fast, and against disunity by being of one mind.
June 2, 2008
As believers in Christ, our citizenship is in heaven. We should be excited about that fact and eagerly await the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Further, we should encourage others to become citizens.
May 30, 2008
Paul urged the Philippians to follow the example of those whose "citizenship is in heaven." He warned them that certain false believers might lead them astray - and these he called "enemies of the cross."
May 29, 2008
Too many Christians spend their time regretting past failures or reminiscing about past triumphs. To run the race well, you must focus on what's ahead, rather than looking over your shoulder.
May 28, 2008
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