In case you don’t already know…I’m gonna show you how to be happy where you are right now. How’s that for a pitch? Maybe where you are right now is a place full of anger, bitterness, and turmoil. There’s a way to be happy instead. Or maybe your life is going great, but you think something is missing, and you can’t quite put your … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Philippians
Focus in on better things so you’re equipped to guard your hearts and minds. In Philippians 4:8-9 Paul shows us how focus is so important. Focus is a buzzword, nowadays, used by many motivational speakers and marketing gurus. But the focus they talk about almost never helps you to see how the God of peace will be with you. Paul actually uses a synonym for … The rest of the story…
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 spend eternity here. It even inspired a song. Hit the blue button to listen. I previously mentioned how the Apostle Paul had dual citizenship … The rest of the story…
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 pressure a team puts on its opponents. It’s both a defensive and offensive strategy because it has a two-fold goal…to keep the other team … The rest of the story…
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 information for that faith. He said he was… circumcised the eighth day of the stock of Israel of the tribe of Benjamin a Hebrew … The rest of the story…
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 you’re a parent, you do this daily. Your children would be lacking nourishment, nurturing, cleanliness, shelter, and a giant list of other things if … The rest of the story…
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 mean every friend we have or have ever had. So Paul was talking about some he thought he might choose from…someone he could send … The rest of the story…
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 truly say we have Christian love? I don’t think so. And here’s why. Think, for a second, about how you came to know Jesus … The rest of the story…
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 done by God for those who love Him. Just think…a reward of exalted, eternal life, and we did nothing to earn it except love. … The rest of the story…
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 and time again for his faith in Jesus, mentioned in Philippians 2 that it would bring him consolation, comfort, and joy if he could … The rest of the story…