Posted by Renae on Nov 21st, 2007 | 0 comments 
Philippians 1:3 “I thank my God every time I remember you.”
Posted by Renae on Nov 20th, 2007 | 0 comments
Philippians 4:18 “I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.”
Don’t you just love the smell of hot, fresh apple pie, straight from the oven, laced with cinnamon? I do. I love it so much, I invest a small fortune in candles...
Posted by Renae on Nov 19th, 2007 | 0 comments
Philippians 4:17 “Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account.”
My son, Foster, will turn six years old in a few weeks. He has been dropping hints about what he wants for his birthday. He wants a guitar. And a race track. And a tent. He is not shy or embarrassed at all about what gifts he would like to receive. But Paul . . . Paul was...
Posted by Renae on Nov 18th, 2007 | 1 comment
Philippians 4:15-16 “Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again when I was in need.”
Paul was a tentmaker. He knew what it was to work hard, and to earn...
Posted by Renae on Nov 16th, 2007 | 2 comments
Philippians 4:14 “Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.”
A group of ladies just left my house. Tonight was our first Bible study together. As we went around the circle sharing a little about ourselves, each one shared the need for friends, for a support system. It is good to have someone with whom to share our troubles, isn’t it?
So many times, we drudge our way...
Renae Brumbaugh is an author, humor columnist, pastor's wife, mom, seventh grade English teacher, and undercover superhero. Her articles have appeared in publications such as In Touch, Vista, Live, Focus on Your Child, and others. In her free time, Renae enjoys keeping her dear husband in line, carting her children around, and single-handedly ridding the world of the color chartreuse. She drinks entirely too much coffee, in an effort to boost the economy and keep Brazilian farmers in business. Renae writes Bible studies, mystery novels, and lots of other stuff. Learn more about Renae at www.RenaeBrumbaugh.com.
