At the name of Jesus every knee will bow, . . . and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. – Philippians 2:10–11 – The wonderful hymn of Christ’s …
Giving People a Chance to Grow
Not too long ago, I ran into an old college friend. Sadly, to my shame, we didn’t get along that well in college. As we caught up, it dawned on me what a cool guy he was and how the Lord had been …
Obedient unto Death: Looking to Good Friday
Jesus’ food was to do the will of His Father (John 4:34). He had come down from heaven, not to accomplish some sort of independent, personal agenda, but to carry out the will of the One who had sent …
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Investing in Your Crown of Exultation
“Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown . . .” – Philippians 4:1 – The way Paul addresses the Philippians in this verse is unparalleled in his writings. It is a piling up …
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Longing for One Another
Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. – Philippians 4:1 – Over the last few weeks, I’ve been examining each term of …
Beloved Brethren
Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. – Philippians 4:1 – As glorious as it is to be brothers and sisters in Christ, …