Tag Archives: Philippians

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. How could the apostle Paul say this? Did he hate life? On the contrary, Paul saw a life greater than this life. It was his high view of … Continue reading →

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. We’re very familiar with anxiety, but how familiar are we with peace? Just when we get comfortable with one … Continue reading →

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking … Continue reading →

Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I … Continue reading →

I have learned to be content with whatever I have. If you are married, do not look for a way out.  If you are single, do not become obsessed with getting married.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This … Continue reading →

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! As the Philippians were facing hardships, Paul encourages them to rejoice. Happiness based upon our surroundings is temporal, but contentment that is based upon God’s faithfulness is always available, … Continue reading →

It is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure. God expects to be a functional part of your marriage and family. He isn’t interested in a courtesy not; … Continue reading →

For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. At Any point, a Christian husband or wife can start over by simply praying, “Lord, I want to be Your kind of … Continue reading →