Glory Bee Attitudes

As we studied the "whatsoever things" of Philippians 4, we covered things that we choose to think on.  As we make volitional choices in our lives, there are often "better things" that we find in God's Word. Here are some of them. Our Better Choices   Luke 10:41-42 New International Version (NIV) 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[ a ]Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”   Our Priorities   1 Samuel 15:22King James Version (KJV) 22 And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. Our responses   Psalm 84:10 Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the ho...

Women's Bible Study Thursday August 17 at Boulevard Apartments in Largo.  Bring a friend! See below for info on how to find us.  For those who wish to come early and buy some Mexican Food for dinner or a snack, the St. Pete Taco Lady food truck will be at The Boulevard clubhouse. Just let Linda know and we can dine in the outdoor living room if the weather permits. Now for the REAL food:  For those who wish to prepare or meditate on the passage, we will be studying what it means to think on “things that are lovely”. Reference text:  “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things" - Philippians 4:8 Companion text: " How lovely is your dwelling place,    Lor...

Women's Bible Study Thursday August 3 at Boulevard Apartments in Largo.  Bring a friend! See below for info on how to find us. For those who wish to prepare or meditate on the passage, we will be studying what it means to think on “things that are pure”. Reference text:  “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things" We look forward to seeing you and fellowshipping around the Word of God.  How to Find Us Women's Bible Study and Fellowship at Boulevard Apartments Largo (Seminole Blvd just north of Ulmerton).  Address is 2098 Seminole Boulevard. We meet the first and third Thursdays of every month at 7 PM. Here's how to get in:  As you drive in, lo...

These are my unedited prep notes.  Philippians 4: 8-9 Think on These Things - Things that are honest (honorable, noble) 8  Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,  whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. Intro & Quick review: ·          The whatsoever things are not positive thinking. They refer to thinking with God about who we are in Him and what He has done for us. They are motivated by the Holy Spirit who discerns truth. ·          Colossians 3:15, let peace rule in our hearts. Peace is an umpire. That’s how we can “live up to” P...

Philippians 4: 8-9 Think on These Things - Things that are Just These are my unedited prep notes.  Apologies for the various fonts - copy/pasted scriptures from various sources 8  Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,  whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. Intro & Quick review:         Thinking (logizomai) means to take an inventory of, count of, estimate, reckon.      We have discussed thinking on things that are true and things that are honorable and noble.         We have discussed why thinking these thoughts is key to fulfillment in our Christian...

Women's Bible Study Thursday July 20 at Boulevard Apartments in Largo.  Bring a friend! See below for info on how to find us. For those who wish to prepare or meditate on the passage, we will be studying what it means to think on “things that are just”. Reference text:  “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things" We look forward to seeing you and fellowshipping around the Word of God.  How to Find Us Women's Bible Study and Fellowship at Boulevard Apartments Largo (Seminole Blvd just north of Ulmerton).  Address is 2098 Seminole Boulevard. We meet the first and third Thursdays of every month at 7 PM. Here's how to get in:  As you drive in,...

Women's Bible Study Thursday July 6 at Boulevard Apartments in Largo.  Bring a friend! Click here for more info. on how to find us. For those who wish to prepare or meditate on the passage, we will be studying what it means to think on “things that are noble”  (depending on the Bible version you use, the word may be honest, honorable, noble, venerable, or grave). Reference text:  “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things"