Thoughts By Phil Ware

2026-05-03

God Wants to Hear our Prayers

"...but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God." Philippians 4:6-7

2026-04-26

The Knowledge of God

God's plan to save us is incredible. His blueprints for the creation of our universe are beyond our imagining. He is so rich in wisdom and knowledge. What else can we do but go to him and ask him to open our minds to his work and his will in our lives.

2026-04-13

The Lord is My Shepherd

"...he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” Psalm 23:1-3 My that sounds so good. But it is more than talk. When we've reached that point that we can't go on, God blesses us with strength to just keep on walking.

2026-03-27

Bad Stuff Happens

Satan has a part to play in the bad stuff. Our own sins and their consequences also play a part. The rebellion against God and the spiritual weakness in those we love bring hurtful things into our life. Continue reading...

2026-03-09

Love that Surpasses Knowledge

Love that surpasses knowledge. When you have loved your spouse for decades you experience what this means.

2026-01-18

No Condemnation

"Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" Becoming a Christian means we have been liberated from law keeping.

2026-01-11

His Wonderful Light

“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9

2026-01-10

Have Patience

“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.” Romans 15:1

2025-12-14

All Your Needs

“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

2025-12-08

His Word

How often do you let God do major surgery on your spirit as his Spirit uses the Word to encourage, judge, motivate, convict, instruct, and inspire?

2025-10-13

Come Away

"Come away." We need to withdraw, not just once-in-a-while, but often, daily! Withdraw with Christ to a quiet place and rest with him.

2025-10-01

His Appointed Time

God sent his Son to be a woman's son. He emptied his home so he could send a redeemer to our home. He did it so we could be his children -

2025-09-30

The Right Word

Knowing the right word at the right time is a great gift. But even the best of speakers has to admit that the best of his or her words are not nearly as good as those the Spirit gives.

2025-09-18

I Take Refuge

“O LORD my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me...” Psalm 7:1

2025-08-14

You are Worth More

"Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." Luke 12:6-7

2025-08-06

The Truth of our Commitment

The truth of our commitment is often best shown to the skeptical when we are "under fire."The truth of our commitment is often best shown to the skeptical when we are "under fire."

2025-07-30

Our Hope in Him

How many times have you been disappointed by someone for whom you voted, betrayed by a friend, been abandoned by a loved one, or let down by a church leader?

2025-07-27

Let Your Light Shine

Our goal is not to call attention to ourselves, but to help others see the glorious grace of our Father.

2025-07-06

Before the Mountains were Born

So many things about our lives are uncertain. This one thing, however, is sure: no matter where, when, or how long, God will be there and will be with us.

2025-07-04

God’s Purpose

Prayer: O Sovereign God, help me discern today what my life is intended to fulfill in your plan. Thank you for loving me and promising to walk beside me every step of my life

2025-07-01

In Our Weakness

Sometimes our prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling and fall to the floor. Other times, we are overcome with emotion and the words of our prayers can't capture what's in our hearts.

2025-06-04

Call out to God

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." Jeremiah 33:3

2025-05-29

Unfolding Your Words

Sometimes the right path is not so difficult to find, we just need to know where to begin our search

2025-05-07

Perfect Love Casts Out Fear

God longs for me to draw near him. He has shown me his heart by sending Jesus. . If he loves me that much, then I can trust that his desire is to save and bless me.