I'll be back soon!

Hey everyone!
I'm sorry it's been a few days since I've blogged. I'm taking about a week's break, because I just got my wisdom teeth removed and I'm very swollen and sore. I should be back to blogging next Wednesday or Thursday though. ;)
So I thought I'd just give you a head's up to let you know. I'm doing a lot better now. I got them removed last Wednesday, and my swelling is going down some now.
:)
I'll be back soon!
Have a great day!

~Katie

Philippians 4 Bible Study

Hey everyone! How is your day going? Today I have the final chapter of Philippians Bible Study! Enjoy!

Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!

I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Final Exhortations

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 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.

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. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Thanks for Their Gifts

I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 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. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 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 more than once when I was in need. Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. I have received full payment and have more than enough. 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. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings

Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings. All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

 

Discussion:

They wrap the book up very nicely in this last chapter, in my opinion. I love the Thanks For Their Gifts section. I love how he says:" 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. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

This is a really good lesson. We have to learn to be content in any situation. This may sometimes be hard. I know it is for me, but whenever I find myself discontent for any reason, I think back to this passage.

Any questions or comments?

Would you like me to do another Bible Study of a different book? If so, what book would you like to hear?

:)

 

~Katie

 

 

 

 

 

My Celestial Journey

Hi everyone! I have another poem I would like to share with you guys today...I just finished writing it!

My Celestial Journey

The beautiful heavens glitter from above,
Reminding me of the glorious Saviour I love,
Moonshine reflects off the silvery stream,
Like one beautiful starry dream,

Oh how I wish I could be up there,
Soaring oh so high without a care!

The gleaming moon now crosses my way,
Thoughts fly through my head, on the crisp, green grass I lay,
Under my celestial blanket, I start to fall to asleep,
Now I'm shooting through space with my memories I'll always keep.



Did you enjoy it?

~Katie

Announcements! Poll ends in 10 days! Vote now!

Hey everyone! Hope your day is going well!
So I have a few announcements to share with you.
   First off, I have added another poll! The question is: "How many posts would you like to read from me per week?" I would really love it if you would check it out and vote. :) I don't want to overload you with posts, but I don't want you to be bored with no posts. So just take a look at it please. ;)
   Next, I have added a subscription gadget so if you are enjoying reading my blog, but don't want to keep checking to see if I've written more, you can then just subscribe and you'll get an email when I've posted again.
   Lastly, there are only 10 days left to vote on my first poll: "What kind of animal person are you?" ! So if you haven't checked it out, just scroll down to the bottom of the page and it's there.
Thank you guys for stopping by today!
Have a great day!
Questions or comments?
~Katie

The Devil's Snares

   Temptation is probably the biggest thing I struggle with. We all struggle to resist it, and Satan knows that. The devil is constantly trying to catch us in his snares. Every single day. We just have to have the courage to stand up to him. The thing is, we can all do this, we just have to have faith in God.
    The devil is sneaky, and he disguises himself a lot. These things may seem good at first, but then they turn bad. By the time we realize this, it's too late. You've already done it. This is when you need to turn to God, and repent of your sins. And guess what? God will be waiting for you with arms wide open. The devil has set many, many traps for you, just waiting for you to fall in. For example, this could be an alcoholic drink, and before you know it, you're addicted.
    We just have to stay close to God's side, and He'll protect us from all evil. And if you're suffering now from Satan's work, don't worry, God is still by your side and cares about you.
So if you've been caught in one of the devil's snares, Repent now.
Don't wait any longer, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, (Philippians 4:13).
   God is with you always.

~Katie
Thoughts or comments?

Friends

Hey there! I have a poem I would like to share with you guys today! I probably wrote it a few months ago.
Hope you like it!

Friends

Keep your friends close to your heart,
And with them you shall never part,
If they are true you will know,
They bring you back up when you are low,

Everything is better when there are two,
Makes it a better world for me and you,
Friends surely are a gift from above,
Someone you can trust, and cherish, and love.


Did you like this poem? Would you like to hear more sometime?

Philippians 3 Bible Study

Hey everyone! Today I'm bringing you the Philippians chapter 3 Bible study!
Enjoy!
 

No Confidence in the Flesh

Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. ² Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of the flesh. ³ For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— ⁴ though I myself have reasons for such confidence.

If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: ⁵ circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; ⁶ as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless.

⁷ But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. ⁸ What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ ⁹ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. ¹⁰ I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, ¹¹ and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.

¹² Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. ¹³ Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, ¹⁴ I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Following Paul’s Example

¹⁵ All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. ¹⁶ Only let us live up to what we have already attained.

¹⁷ Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. ¹⁸ 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. ¹⁹ Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. ²⁰ But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, ²¹ who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.


Discussion:
Isn't this a powerful passage? Verses 17-21 talk a lot about keeping our eyes on heaven not on earthly things. The bottom line is: Jesus will take care of us, we just have to believe in Him. Any thoughts or comments?