Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work. (Philippians 4:1) Old habits are terribly hard to break. As soon as you attempt to bring some necessary balance into your […]
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Shine Like Stars
Prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, holding firmly the word of life, so that on the day of Christ I can take pride because I did not run in vain nor […]
Read MoreBeing Unselfish
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. (Philippians 2:3–4 NASB) As I consider Paul’s counsel, three practical ideas emerge that may help us cultivate an […]
Read MoreThe Most Christlike Attitude
Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. (Philippians 2:1–2) As I have pored over Luke’s […]
Read MoreStanding Firm . . . Together
Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is […]
Read MoreLet God Take Charge
Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith. And when I come to you again, you will have even more reason to take pride in Christ Jesus because of what he is doing through me. (Philippians […]
Read MoreWhen Christ Is Central
Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. (Philippians 1:3–6) When Christ becomes our central focus—our […]
Read MoreTo Live Is Christ
For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance. For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust […]
Read MoreEveryday Saints
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. (Philippians 1:6) Interestingly, Philippians is a letter from servants to saints. “Paul and Timothy . . . to all the saints in Christ Jesus in Philippi, […]
Read MoreSet the Sail for Joy
For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. But if I life, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better. (Philippians 1:21–22) When you are my age—matter of fact, when you are any age—a sense of humour is essential. I once heard […]
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