By Jesus did and taught much more than is recorded for us in the four Gospel accounts (John 21:25). John specifically mentions that reality and points us to pay attention to the things that are written for they are written down purposefully (John 20:30-31). Like John, the historian Luke carefully selected
Philippians 2:2 simply explained
complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Philippians 2:2 (ESV) Finally, after the four things in verse 1 that make every Christian a really happy person, the main point comes with a bang in verse 2—”complete
Philippians 2:1 simply explained
So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, Philippians 2:1 (ESV) This verse is our family memorisation verse for the week. Take one phrase per day, repeating the phrases already learned, and by the weekend even a
A weekly plan for godliness – Saturday
“train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” (1 Tim 4:7b-8) Saturday: DO SOMETHING ELSE Ecclesiasters 3:12-13 I perceived that there is nothing better
You, Your Trials, and Your Bible
Trials never seem right when we experience them. And yet the believers who have gone before us by 2000 years were encouraged by words like “Count it all joy when you meet trials” (James 1:2). In more recent years a Christian woman, after the loss of a child, contemplated the