Our garbage disposal died. To fully grasp my sadness, you must understand that the garbage disposal is one of my all-time favorite household appliances. It has one, simple purpose—to eat—and it does that exceedingly well. It does not seek to … Continue reading
Whatever happens, conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. (Philippians 1:27) What will happen to you today? Oh, you can probably guess a good portion of it, but you don’t really know, do you? Laughter, tears, … Continue reading
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. (Philippians 1:20) The word … Continue reading
The important thing is that in every way, from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of that I rejoice. (Philippians 1:18) How will you preach Christ today? With words? With actions? With tenderness, kindness, compassion? With love? … Continue reading
Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in … Continue reading
Broken AC. Broken door locks. Broken door. Broken window. My car has issues. … Continue reading
…filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. (Philippians 1:11) Notice that the “Fruit of Righteousness,” the right behavior expected of you as a Christian, comes from the same source as … Continue reading
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of … Continue reading
…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6) Hear that, Beloved. God is at work in you. He’s the Cosmic Contactor, … Continue reading
In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now… (Philippians 1:4-5) Who did you pray for yesterday? Were you able to pray with … Continue reading