Showing posts with label Philippians. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philippians. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

CONSIDERING SPARROWS!

Rarely do we find ourselves reading the same book at our house.
But God used "birder" hubby and I who keeps Philippians on many devotional selections each year to join together in reading "Considering Sparrows."  "What Birds Teach Us About Who We are, Where We're Going, And the Joy of Following Jesus" clearly spoke to both of us.

We follow the recommendation of the author as we try to read it together outside when possible. Think a  on a bench at Deep Creek where our seeing often comes through our ears. Hubby knows Carolina Chickadee  one chirps 3 times in a row.  If it's raining we can read on the porch!

A blustery day might have us inside but sitting beside our double open windows and watch birds flit from tree to tree. Just the mountains in the background remind us of God's absolute ownership of all creation in Scripture. "I know all the birds of the mountains, and wild beasts of fields are mine."
Even Psalm 11:1, NKJV reminds of protection: In the LORD put I my trust: How say ye to my soul, flee as a bird to your mountain?"
We take turns reading and we even mark references in the book in green and red depending on bird info or Scripture verses or Biblical analogy's
  
CONSIDERING SPARROWS---I give a 5**** review on the parts We have read sp far!

Monday, June 1, 2026

PHILIPPIANS' FODDER!

How I love to "feed" on God's word!
Especially in the 13 Pauline epistles in the New Testament.
Four of my favorites are the mnemonic General Electric Power Company which have been my way to keep those books straight in my mind. Thanks to a bible Study teacher's suggestion years ago.

If anyone remembers her name, I would appreciate the reminder.
Galatians. Ephesians. Philippians. Colossians.

Today hubby and I start a new book, Considering Sparrows,* by Kevin Burrell, a PCA pastor (Presbyterian Church of America) in Charlotte, NC. It's a book which blends creation's beauty with Scripture's depth from the book of Philippians. The subtitle of the book clarifies it well.
What Birds Teach Us About Who We Are, Where We're Going, and the Joy of Following Jesus.
Hubby, being an avid bird watcher, will keep me grounded as I'm one who would prefer flying away. (Psalm 55:8)

*A 2026 summer book study at First Evan, in Memphis, to be led by Anne B. and Mary E.. 

Friday, September 26, 2025

FRIDAY IN PHILIPPIANS!

Philippians: an encouraging epistle.
Ask self, "Do others see Christ in me" daily? 
Is my identity with Jesus Christ more than surface?
Certainly as others view believers through the lens of life, it's important that they see the life and hear the lips of Jesus. Lips that promote instruction. (Proverbs 16:23)

Manner of life is important. Being of same mind with other believers, who see others more significant than self. (Philippians 2:3)

Jesus Christ, dwelling deeply in me/you, is magnified by sacrificial, self-emptying servanthood. (Found in Philippians this Friday.)