Every time a school year begins, I’m reminded that I’m a teacher at heart. Getting organized with books and notebooks and preparing a classroom for a new group of students was something I approached with excitement. I worked hard to equip students with goals and strategies so that they would have a successful year. I wanted them to learn, to work hard, and to accomplish all that they could. Even though I don’t currently have a classroom to prepare, every year about this time, I’m excited and ready for the return of routine and schedules that fall brings. Continue reading “Gaining What Matters”
Tag: Philippians
Taking the Land
I’m taking a pause in Philippians this week to share a personal testimony of God’s work in my life.
As I’ve written before, my sister and I share the responsibility of helping and caring for our dad who not long ago celebrated 92 years. We have been encouraging him for the last two years to move into an apartment in a senior community, but every time a unit has come available, he has refused. Continue reading “Taking the Land”
The Therefore Transition
This week I’ve continued to read and meditate on the final portion of Philippians 2:12-30. Here Paul narrows the focus on what a life looks like when we choose the mind of Christ and how rejoicing comes as a natural outflow of that choice.
In Philippians 2:12, Paul transitions with therefore, meaning that he is getting ready to identify the consequence or result of something previously stated. Here he’s identifying the result of having the mind or attitude of Christ Jesus. Continue reading “The Therefore Transition”
In Order for Joy
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”
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”
Daily PICs for Life 