I’m a person of order. I like schedules and lists that keep me focused and on track in fulfilling life obligations and responsibilities. I have never “flown by the seat of my pants” very well and have flirted with falling off the edge of everything reasonable over a missing calendar. Continue reading “In Order for Joy”
Category: Devotional
Sometimes It’s a Sacrifice
Today I’m sharing a PIC that God brought to mind as a follow-up to last’s week post- In All and Through All- Joy! In Philippians 1, Paul writes from chains in a prison cell, rejoicing and offering thanks even for this circumstance because it was furthering the gospel and exalting the name of Jesus. Continue reading “Sometimes It’s a Sacrifice”
In All and Through All- Joy!
My weekend devotional from Journey Magazine (Lifeway Press, 2019 July) focused on a familiar passage in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18.
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
These verses are included as part of the final instruction Paul gives as he closes his first letter to the church at Thessalonica. The ESV study Bible notates this section of scripture, 4:12-22, as final instructions as to how the body of believers there should conduct themselves in life and relationships. Continue reading “In All and Through All- Joy!”
Partners in Joy
When I have occasion to write a note of thanks, quite often Philippians 1:3 comes to mind, and many times I’ll include it in the text-
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy . . .
As Paul greets the Philippians, he wants them to know how much they mean to him. In fact, they serve as a source of joy as he remembers his partnership with them and God’s good work in them. Continue reading “Partners in Joy”
Journey in Joy
I’ve just begun a summer study in the book of Philippians. This has been a goal in my mind and heart for some time, but recently when I arrived at the beach for a week having forgotten my usual devotional material, I decided there was no better time than the present to begin. Continue reading “Journey in Joy”
Daily PICs for Life 