Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (Philippians 4:8)

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honor
purity
pleasure
commendable
praiseworthy---
Incense of blessing
Rises to fill the earth.

Seen above (and on mastheads): “God Numbers the Stars” by Judith McManis in the current ECVA Exhibition: "Recognition & Return"

Readings are from Streams of Mercy: a meditative commentary on the Bible by Ann Kristin Haldors Fontaine (used with permission of the author.)