Think about them...

Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.
Philippians 4:8

Well, we've gone through all the things we are supposed to think about according to this verse.  But, one of the things I've learned is to not assume that I know what a word or phrase means.  There are so many layers to discover when one goes back to the original languages when studying the Bible, which is why I enjoy word studies.

The phrase let your mind dwell on these things means think, to take an inventory (a list of traits, preferences, attitudes, interests, or abilities used to evaluate personal characteristics or skills), reason (to use the faculty of reason so as to arrive at conclusions, the power of comprehending, inferring, or thinking especially in orderly rational ways).  So by studying this verse and thinking on these things, we are to take an inventory, arrive at some conclusions, and understand the power of thinking in orderly rational ways.  It's not easy, but that kind of thinking is becoming more and more necessary in today's world.  There's so much deception out there.

Tomorrow we will look at the peace that we find in the verses before and after this verse.  Interesting!

Vacation Pics
Biltmore Estate is on 125,000 acres.  There is a farm and a village on the grounds, as well.  The following pictures were taken at the village. So pretty!

Today's Recipe - Spinach, Carrot, Apple Slaw
My own original recipe
So refreshing on a hot summer day!  Delicious with grilled chicken.

3 carrots, shredded
3 apples, shredded
2 cups spinach leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried cranberries.
raspberry vinegarette 

Combine all ingredients in a serving bowl and toss.