Category Archives: Philippians

The Way Up is Down

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Pete

It is the greatest “rabbit trail” in all of Scripture. Paul’s going in one direction when, led by the Spirit of God–the Promoter of Christ, he heads down another. One moment he’s exhorting the Philippians to be like-minded, the next … Continue reading →

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Far Better

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Pete

I’m thinking that, sometimes, the difference between a portion of Scripture being familiar and fantastic is simply your season. Your current life experience creating a filter, or perhaps more aptly a magnifying glass, which takes something you’ve read, memorized, and … Continue reading →

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Prayer, Praise, Practice, and Peace

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Pete

Continuing to hover over Paul’s exhortation to the Philippians in the first part of chapter four. He’s writing to faithful believers who have faithfully supported him. He’s writing to fearful believers who are worried about Paul and the implications of … Continue reading →

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The Command in the Shadow

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Pete

Three commands in rapid succession. That’s what I notice as I’m reading the first part of Philippians 4 this morning. And though they should carry equal weight, I’m thinking the reality is that the command in the middle is overshadowed … Continue reading →

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Proven

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Pete

“I’ll take lesser-appreciated New Testament people for 800, Alex.” “Ok. And the answer to the question is: Paul said of him, ‘For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. They all seek their … Continue reading →

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Our Gain

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Pete

My media world exploded with death over the past couple of days. A Facebook “friend” who lost a husband, a Voice contestant who we followed a few years ago, a nightclub full of people we have no connection with other … Continue reading →

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Just Like Jesus

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Pete

A thought out of Colossians has my mind spinning this Monday morning. If I’m reading it right, it’s a truth I’ve never really thought about a lot. A reality that I’d probably do well to have more at the forefront … Continue reading →

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Help These Women

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Pete

This week I was talking to my daughter and she came across a short poem that she remembered hearing as a little girl: To live above, with saints we love, O’ won’t that be glory. But to live below, with saints … Continue reading →

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His Own

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Pete

The people of God are referred to in many ways in the Scriptures. We are saints, and we are His disciples. We are sheep, and we comprise His body. We are family, and we are also His bride. And this … Continue reading →

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We Are The Circumcision

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Pete

Paul calls them dogs. He labels them evil doers. You’ll know them, he says, because they are those who mutilate the flesh. And to the believers at Philippi he says, “Look out for them.” They won’t come with snarling teeth … Continue reading →

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