Philemon 1:7 (New Living Translation) Your love has given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God’s people. Paul is thanking Philemon. Philemon has allowed God to work through him to refresh hearts with joy and comfort through kindness. Philemon didn’t have to do that. Philemon […]
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Refreshing the Hearts
December 22nd, 2019 · No Comments
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A Christian’s Generosity
February 2nd, 2019 · No Comments
Philemon verse 6 (New Living Translation) And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ. Philemon, the recipient of this letter, is a Christian. His “faith” mentioned above is a belief in Jesus as […]
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Charging Someone to Work for God
December 2nd, 2017 · No Comments
Philemon 1:21 (New Living Translation) I am confident as I write this letter that you will do what I ask and even more! Note the quiet, easy-to-miss charge Paul states here. Paul has told the person what he wants the person to do. Paul then tosses in this extra statement. I am sure you will […]
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