Author: Phil Rehberg

Spiritual learning, thinking

Spiritual Learning – Imitation Of Christ Chapter Five

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Spiritual Learning – Imitation Of Christ Chapter Five When we read scripture we should focus on the purpose of the passage, not on ideas for irrelevant debates. We should look for truth and edification. Pointless curiosity often blocks us from gaining from scripture. We stop and ruminate over something that doesn’t really matter instead of moving on to something that does matter. We should read books that are simple and godly as well as some that are deep and challenging. God speaks through many kinds of people; it shouldn’t matter if an author is educated or uneducated. We shouldn’t gravitate to an author’s reputation but rather to the truth that they write. We shouldn’t gravitate to an author’s reputation but rather to the truth that they write. Don’t read to build a reputation for yourself, rather read with humility. And when you find someone who is mature ask them many Continue Reading →

Weekly Word Of Encouragement – All Things Are Ours

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“All things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours” I Cor. 3:21b-22 (NIV) This is one of the most unusual and comprehensive promises in the Bible. Because we have God and because He has us everything is “ours”. Nothing possesses us; we possess everything. The world, true life, victory over death, this present day and all future days belong to us. Application: pick one or two words from the verse that help you and repeat it to yourself throughout the day or week. We Shall Inherit The Earth – Weekly Words Of EncouragementJuly 27, 2026I Am A Child Of God And An HeirJuly 24, 2026The Truth Will Be Known – Weekly Words Of EncouragementJuly 21, 2026

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On Becoming Wise – Imitation Of Christ Chapter Four

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Today’s post is an interpretation of the fourth chapter of the most popular devotional book in the history of Christianity, The Imitation of Christ. It was written by a monk (or possibly several monks) in the 15th century named Thomas a Kempis. You can view all the posts in this series by selecting “Imitation of Christ” in the categories listing. On Becoming Wise – Imitation of Christ – Chapter Four Find a counselor who is a better Christian than you. See that they are wise and full of integrity. Don’t just depend on your own wisdom for living your Christian life. You will deceive yourself by being too harsh and too lenient. You will overlook important truth and overemphasize less important truth. Many Christians stumble because they did not humble themselves and find a godly counselor. “If you’re not humble, you will stumble.” It is great wisdom to avoid hasty or Continue Reading →

Weekly Word Of Encouragement – We Are God’s Temple

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“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” I Cor 3:16 (NIV). We are the dwelling place of God. He is with us and united with us. Thus, we can always live and make choices in that reality, whether we feel it or not. We walk by faith, not by sight. Application: pick one or two words from the verse that help you and repeat it to yourself throughout the day or week. We Shall Inherit The Earth – Weekly Words Of EncouragementJuly 27, 2026I Am A Child Of God And An HeirJuly 24, 2026The Truth Will Be Known – Weekly Words Of EncouragementJuly 21, 2026

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Living With The Living Truth – Imitation Of Christ Chapter Three

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Today’s post is an interpretation of the third chapter of the most popular devotional book in the history of Christianity, The Imitation of Christ. It was written by a monk (or possibly several monks) in the 15th century named Thomas a Kempis.You can view the first post in this series here. Chapter Three – Living With The Living Truth What good is it to spend time debating things that haven’t been revealed by God and don’t affect God’s judgment of our lives? How foolish it is to give in to idle curiosity, and neglect what is essential and edifying in scripture. When the Word of God speaks to us we don’t need to ask endless questions. As we come to see that all truth is one in Him this gives us strength and peace. All truth comes from the Living Word and all truth speaks of him. “God, you are the truth, make Continue Reading →