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
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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, Beloved? With words? With actions? With tenderness, kindness, compassion? With … 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
…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, the creator of the universe, is at work in … 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 last week? Were you able to pray … Continue reading
I thank my God every time I remember you (Philippians 1:3). In college I had a prayer wall, where I had pictures of friends and family posted. There was no rhyme or reason to the arrangement—just dozens of snapshots stapled … Continue reading
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:2). Paul begins each of his epistles with these words. And always in this order. Grace and Peace Go ahead and check for yourself. I’ll … Continue reading