Christi Bowman

I've found myself addicted to many things that have hurt me spiritually, but with the help of an AMAZING God, a WONDERFUL husband, and a few good friends I am overcoming. I have what some people call an addictive personality, and I have heard it said that when one addiction is given up it can be quickly replaced with the next best thing that comes along...all I can say is I HOPE SO.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Buried Treasure.

3:36 PM by Christi Bowman

"And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge (greek: discernment) and in all judgment (greek: perception); That ye may approve things that are excellent (greek: differ, surpass, more value)...Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God." ~ Philippians 1:9-10a-11 ~

As our love abounds we become more discerning and perceptive so that we may approve (or allow) things that differ, things that surpass, and things that are of more value.

I like word studies, it is like searching for buried treasure.

I have a very generous orthodoxy. I accept things as true that would make many of my institutional church brothers and sisters cringe, but I like the fruit.

Verses like Philippians 1:9 & 10 make me extremely happy as I feel they give me permission to go deeper and believe in a much more compassionate Jesus.

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