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I thank my God every time I remember you (Philippians 1:3). We all have them. You know, those people who are a pure blessing. The ones who bring undiluted joy to our lives. The very thought of them makes us … Continue reading
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…he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6). You’re not who you want to be. I get that—neither am I. That “not being who you want … Continue reading
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Here’s the payoff. I told you yesterday that when you release your stress and worries to God he would give … Continue reading
…to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:11b) It was all for the Father’s glory. Exalted to the highest place… given the name above all names… every knee bowing… every tongue confessing him Lord. Looking back at this week’s … Continue reading
…and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord… (Philippians 2:11a) I am so looking forward to this. Just imagine it. Everyone who has ever mocked Christianity, everyone who has ever scoffed at the idea of Creationism, everyone who … Continue reading
…that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, in Heaven, on Earth, and under the earth… (Philippians 2:10) We’re not real big on kings here in the good ol’ U.S. of A. Bowing the knee to anyone sort … Continue reading
…and gave him the name that is above all names… (Philippians 2:9b) We know him by many names. Jesus Christ Alpha Omega Emmanuel I Am Lamb of God Prince of Peace Mighty God Light of the World The Bright Morning … Continue reading
Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to grasped, but made himself nothing, taking on the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. (Philippians 2:6-7) He was perfect. Complete. He … Continue reading
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: (Philippians 2:5) No pressure here—just have the same attitude as the Lord of the Universe. Tomorrow we will look at what Paul means by an attitude, “The same as … Continue reading
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. (Philippians 2:3) But they’re not. Better than you, that is. Seriously, isn’t it hard to consider others better than yourself when you know … Continue reading