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Continue reading →: Standing Firm in Unity: Learning to Agree in the Lord(Philippians 4:1–3) If there’s one thing we all know by now, it’s that disagreements are a part of life. We have them at work, in our families, even in our marriages. But when disagreements creep into the church, the place that’s supposed to be our refuge and family of faith,…
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Continue reading →: Pressing On: Knowing Christ More DeeplySo often I get stuck looking back—at my mistakes, my regrets, or even my past victories. But Paul reminds us in Philippians 3:10–14 to forget what is behind and press on toward what is ahead. Knowing Christ means change. It means releasing the past, sharing in His power and even…
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Continue reading →: Faith in the Flesh or Faith in Christ? (Philippians 3:1–9)Paul starts Philippians 3 with a warning: “Put no confidence in the flesh.” (v. 3) That’s a bold statement, but it’s one we all need to wrestle with. He’s reminding us that anything we do in our own strength, by our own achievements, or even in our own religious efforts,…
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Continue reading →: Soldiers of the Gospel: Serving Like EpaphroditusThere are some passages in Scripture that don’t get as much attention as others, but when you slow down and sit with them, they shine a bright light on what it means to follow Jesus. Philippians 2:25–30 is one of those passages. Here Paul writes: “But I think it is…
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Continue reading →: Serving God or Serving SelfHave you ever noticed how much of life feels like one big competition? It’s everywhere—at work, in school, in our friendships, even in ministry. Who’s the most gifted? Who’s the most liked? Who’s getting the attention? Who’s building the biggest platform? We live in a world where self-promotion is celebrated…
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Continue reading →: Stop Complaining, Start ShiningPhilippians 2:12–18 Have you ever found yourself in a situation where things were being said or done that you simply couldn’t agree with from a biblical standpoint? I’ve been there. I once sat in a group teaching a false theology. I loved the people, but I knew I had to…
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Continue reading →: Living Like Jesus Means Serving Like JesusAt my last church, we honored our volunteers every year with an appreciation celebration. The goal was simple: we wanted them to relax, hang out, and have fun. We decorated, prepared food, and told them, “Tonight is about you. Just come and enjoy yourselves.” But without fail, guess what happened?…
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Continue reading →: The Mind of Christ: Choosing Humility in a Me-Centered WorldPhilippians 2:1–5 Have you noticed how much of our culture is centered on me? We even call it the “me-generation.” The mantra of our day is, “But what about me?” We’re conditioned to put ourselves first—our needs, our wants, our plans. Commercials tell us, “You deserve this.” Social media tells…
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Continue reading →: Living a Life Worthy of the GospelPhilippians 1:19–30 Have you ever had someone identify you—or maybe you even identified yourself—by what you live for? We hear it all the time: There’s nothing wrong with loving these things, but they aren’t meant to be the foundation of who we are. They aren’t the ultimate reason we’re here.…
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Continue reading →: Turning Prisons into PurposePhilippians 1:12–18 Have you noticed how quick we are these days to throw around the label false prophet? A quick Google search will bring up blogs, articles, and social media threads calling out everyone from Billy Graham to Rod Parsley. Local pastors, famous ministries, big names and small names—all of…






