Category Archives: Philippians

Learn the Secret

A little bit of Paul and a little bit of Psalms combine this morning to awaken awe and promote peace. How come? Because through my readings, the Spirit drives home a secret. First, Paul. He’s wrapping up his letter to … Continue reading

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Let Your Reasonableness Be Known

Rejoice in the Lord alwaysAnd again, I say rejoiceRejoice in the Lord alwaysAnd again, I say rejoice Rejoice, rejoice,And again, I say rejoiceRejoice, rejoice,And again, I say rejoice Okay, not a lot to that little song. But from what I … Continue reading

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An Upward Call (2013 Remix)

I think it’s true to say that I am always inspired and challenged by Philippians 3. Inspired by the thought of counting all things as loss against the gain of “the surpassing worth of knowing Christ” (3:8). Challenged by the … Continue reading

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Honoring Such Men (2013 Rerun)

This morning, I’m obeying a command-to-obey. “Honor such men,” writes Paul. So, I will by re-posting something from 2013. But as I do, I’m reminded that believers should be an honoring people. In fact, Paul tells another church that when … Continue reading

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The Same Mind

They were a big deal, so IT was a big deal. Don’t know how many people assembled at the church in Philippi, but you sense they all knew who these two ladies were. Euodia and Syntche — “Fragrant” and “By … Continue reading

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His Own (2015 Rerun)

“Christ has made me His own” Read those six words this morning and decided that rather than try and write on them, I’d just rest in them. Meditate on them. Marinate in them. Letting what is unbelievably true sink deeply … Continue reading

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Honor Such

I read the verse, and then I read it again. I hover over Paul’s description of a brother highly esteemed by Paul and highly regarded by the brother’s church family. And as I read the verse repeatedly, I think to … Continue reading

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All I Need, In Thee I Find

To quote the famous hymn, Just As I Am, it would seem that within the church at Philippi they were “tossed about; with many a conflict many a doubt” and were experiencing “fightings and fears within without.” Philippians 1 deals … Continue reading

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A Gift That Keeps on Giving

As I read the word on the page, a question forms in my mind. Even before I look up the word in my lexicon, I’m pretty sure I know what the answer’s going to be. Sure enough, the origin of … Continue reading

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Able-Bodied

Not exactly sure why, but oh, the difference two words can make. Hovering over a few verses in Philippians 4 this morning, verses I have known since near the beginning of my walk with Jesus over 45 years ago. In … Continue reading

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