What People Think

Continuing in my study of Philippians I didn’t move far from where I was in my last post; in fact, I only made it to the next paragraph!  Paul’s writing is so full of wonderful treasures for us as believers that you can’t escape each passage’s weight and meaning.  In Philippians 1:15-18, I discovered another [...]

Gospel of Joy

In my study of Philippians I have been carefully looking at each paragraph of Paul’s letter, written during his imprisonment in Rome.  This morning as I read Philippians 1:12-14, I wondered at what he had to say to the blossoming church in Philippi: “I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me [...]

When the Sun is Shining

Learning to praise God in the storms of life is one of the harder disciplines to learn as a Christian, but for many of us, there is one harder still:  it is learning to acknowledge Him when all is well.  Trials teach us dependancy on God.  It is during those times that we run to [...]

Lord, Only You Can Change Me

“Why? Why did I do it again?  Why do I fail You every time?” It seems that those words have filled my prayers more often than not.  I thought I was strong in one area, only to give in to temptation as soon as it tipped its cap my direction.  Frustration and tears were my constant [...]

The Lord is One?

“The Scripture tells us, “Hear, O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one.” And you are the compassionate and merciful one. And you are loving to everyone you have made.”  Many of you know that Rick Warren is the author of the acclaimed Purpose Driven Life, and is also the pastor of [...]