In This World But Not Of It
I’m grateful and thankful to God that I can be in this world but not of it. It’s an increasingly dangerous place to be, and it’s a great relief to my soul and spirit to know I don’t have to … Continued here
Category Archives: Philippians
Press Toward The Goal
The only way you’ll ever achieve a goal on purpose is if you continue to press toward the goal…even when it seems impossible to get there. In basketball, the “full court press” is a term used to describe the extra … Continued here
The Excellence of the Knowledge of Christ
If there was ever anyone who knew and experienced the excellence of the knowledge of Christ…it was Paul. In Philippians 3:1-11 Paul describes some of his credentials as a Jew. He could confidently say he was a credible source of … Continued here
Supply What Is Lacking
Are you willing and/or able to supply what is lacking in others? That’s not a question that requires any false humility because we’re actually called by God to supply what is lacking in the lives of others. Think about it…if … Continued here
All Seek Their Own
When Paul said “all seek their own” in Philippians 2:21, he didn’t mean every person in existence. It was a figure of speech…sort of like how we might say “all our friends are going to the game”. We don’t necessarily … Continued here
Shine As Lights In The World
Christians need to “shine as lights in the world” because, as you may have noticed, it’s getting darker and darker with each passing day. If we’re rejoicing in our own Christian love but keeping our lights under baskets, can we … Continued here
Humbled And Exalted
Is there a way to be both humbled and exalted? There sure is. The “humbled” part is something you can do. In fact, true humility should come from you and not be forced upon you. The “exalted” part will be … Continued here
Having The Same Love
Are we Christians having the same love? Are we “being of one accord, of one mind“? I have to say I don’t see it. I look around and see Christians in confusion and discord. The Apostle Paul, who suffered time … Continued here
With One Mind Striving Together
We can be stronger and more than conquerors when we work with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel. Do you find yourself listening to preachers, or teachers, or wonderful Christian speakers…and getting all pumped up from the … Continued here
Supply of the Spirit, it’s time to get near it
Can you know that you know? Are you confident of your deliverance from this mean world into an eternal paradise? Do you have earnest (diligent) expectation and hope about anything? Does the boldness of any absolute truth have a place … Continued here
My Chains Are In Christ
“My chains are in Christ”…sounds like a prison. Right? And why would anyone actually desire to be in chains? Of course, this is a metaphor used by Paul in Philippians 1:12-18 to describe how he is bound to Christ and how … Continued here
Every Remembrance Of You
Here’s an awesome example of Christian love that I know I need to work on. I need to thank God with every remembrance of you…my Christian brothers and sisters. Yep, every time I think of any other Christian, I should … Continued here
Be Anxious For Nothing
You’ve probably heard someone say “don’t sweat it”. Or maybe something like “hey, don’t worry about it”. In the Bible, God inspired Paul to write “Be anxious for nothing…”, so I’m guessing even God thinks we shouldn’t sweat it. The … Continued here
Christian Doubt
Doubt: a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction When you have doubt about something in your life, you either aren’t sure it applies to you (or you to it)…or you just can’t seem to commit to it for some … Continued here
No Condemnation For Those
Are you one of “those?” You should be. Because there is no condemnation for those. But who are “those” there is no condemnation for? Well, they’re the ones who are “in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the … Continued here
A Secure Love Relationship
When you get right down to it, we humans have a fairly short list of true needs. Food, water, shelter, clothes, warmth when it’s cold, and coolness when it’s hot. Oh yeah…and one more thing…a secure love relationship. Pretty much … Continued here