• Think About… Whatever Is Honorable #Philippians4:8

    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. ~Philippians 4:8~ Did you realize that God knows you even better then you know yourself? It’s true! Psalm 139:1-2 records David exclaiming, “O Lord, you have searched me and known me!…you discern my thoughts from afar.” Created by God, you are known and loved by Him. Through entrusting your life to Jesus Christ, He redeems you, comes to live in your heart, and leads you to honor Him with everything you do, even with the thoughts you…

  • Think About… Whatever Is True #Philippians4:8

    “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” ~Philippians 4:8~ Tricky and misguiding, lies disguise themselves in our lives like chameleons camouflage in a tree. Both of their counterfeit appearances seem reliable, but a trained eye can reveal their true colors. For instance, dishonesty can stealthily weave its way into our belief system about God, about ourselves, or about others without us even knowing. They can warp our thoughts and lead us away from the everlasting Truth. The slightest deception we believe…

  • 5 Ways to Immediately Refocus Your Thoughts #Jesus

    Sometimes, thoughts of worry, guilt, hatred, and more can trap our minds in chaos and anxiety. These thoughts are the result of our sin. Although emotions like anger or fear seem overwhelming, God is bigger than all of them combined. He is mightier than sin, and He is more powerful than death. He even promises to fill our hearts with “power and love and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7). I want to share some ways to live that beautiful Truth. Here are 5 ways to immediately refocus your thoughts on Jesus: 5 Ways to Immediately Refocus Your Thoughts: When you struggle with anxiety or dishonoring thoughts, pray about them, first. Ask God to…

  • Think About… Directing Our Thoughts On Jesus

    “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” ~Philippians 4:8~ Are you struggling with anxiety? Is fear, sadness, jealousy, or the like overwhelming you? Thoughts can be a pit of darkness, or they can be a source of light. Philippians 4:8 encourages us to direct our thoughts to the Light, Jesus! His name isn’t written specifically, but His entire personality is a perfect representation of the qualities mentioned. By God’s Spirit, lies can be turned into Truth, anxiety into peace, and fear into hope. Discontentment…