I’m taking a brief break from Philippians because it’s my blog and I can do what I want. We’ll be back to Paul soon, but in the meantime, shall we dive into Jonah? The word of the Lord came to … Continue reading
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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 can’t be sure, can you? Laughter, tears, … Continue reading
For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:21) Is it? Is your purpose, every day, to get closer and closer to Jesus? To bring him honor and glory with your every breath? To know him, … 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 that … 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, Beloved? With words? With actions? With tenderness, kindness, compassion? With … 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 Contractor, … 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
I thank my God every time I remember you (Philippians 1:3). When I was in college I had a prayer wall. This was an area of my room where I had pictures of friends and family posted. There was no … Continue reading