Bible Brainwork
Bible Brainwork is where I share my thoughts daily about Bible passages and how they pertain to the modern Christian’s walk. The term brainwork is defined as mental activity or effort, and it is used to imply that I put much effort and thought into every blog post I put onto my site.
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Nothing Stopping Me: Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13 NIV We need to have the same mindset that Paul does here, that no matter how difficult the situation, we can always do whatever task God assigns us to do. There is never a mountain too high or valley too wide
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Don’t Believe What You Hear: Philippians 4:12
“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” – Philippians 4:12 NIV Here Paul turns worldly wisdom on its head
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Contentment in All Situations: Philippians 4:11
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” – Philippians 4:11 NIV We need to be mindful of the contentment that Paul has in God. It is only through Paul’s relationship with God that he has contentment in all circumstances. We can have
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Think About These Things: Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8 NIV Here in Philippians Paul commands us to focus our thoughts on the things that follow the parameters he lays out. This
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Prayer and Petition: Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7 NIV If you read my post yesterday, you’d know that this is
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Rejoice in Our Awesome God: Philippians 4:4
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4 NIV Now we arrive at one of my favorite passages, Philippians 4:4-7. It’s also one I have it memorized at that. Paul calls us Christians to rejoice in the Lord always and repeats it. Honestly this should be obvious. Our God
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Figure It Out!: Philippians 4:2
“I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.” – Philippians 4:2 NIV Paul shows here even if not directly speaking into the issue and picking sides, that saying pretty much “Please figure it out because you guys should be of the same mind in Christ”
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Don’t Be an Enemy of the Cross: Philippians 3:18-21
“For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven. And
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