Category Archives: Philippians

The first eleven verses of Philippians 2 never cease to grab me . . . they always cause me to slow down and consider the high calling of humility on the life of a believer . . . and the … Continue reading →

To say that Paul lived a driven life probably would be an understatement. I’m guessing that, if they had used the term then, he’d have been considered a “Type A” personality. Even before his encounter with the risen Christ on … Continue reading →

I heard a sermon years ago on cassette tape (. . . tells you how many years ago . . . ). It was entitled “Legions of the Un-Jazzed.” The preacher talked about the difference between ho-hum Christianity (the un-jazzed) … Continue reading →

Put a dollar bill in my right hand and a hundred dollar bill in my left and tell me to choose one . . . I’ll take what’s in my left hand. Or tell me there’s an ’88 Toyota Tercel … Continue reading →

He’s kind of a background player in the overall story of the New Testament. Saved as a young man, he and Paul developed a very strong bond and he faithfully accompanied Paul on many of his travels . . . … Continue reading →

That Paul desired unity among believers is evident in a number of his letters. In Paul’s view, salvation was about so much more than just securing “fire insurance” . . . it was the launching pad for a life with … Continue reading →

Paul was less worried about the destination and more concerned with the journey . . . he seems to have cared more about the process than the outcome . . . focused more on how he did life than on … Continue reading →

Ever been involved in a “one way hug”? . . . either as the hugger or the huggee? You know . . . when you’re so glad to see someone that you rush up to them and wrap your arms … Continue reading →

My first car was a ’55 Chevy. Beauty. My parents gave it to me. For free! They said it was mine . . . and that I could drive it as soon as I could pay for putting a new … Continue reading →