All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. . . . Only let us live up to what we have already attained.Philippians 3:15-16God’s amazing salvation changes us so much that we devo...  Read More

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.Philippians 3:14People who win medals at the Olympics do not achieve that by sheer grace or because s...  Read More

I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resur­rec­tion and participation in his sufferings. . . .Philippians 3:10If we are honest, we’ll admit that we do not usually, if ever, hope for suf...  Read More

I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.Philippians 4:11Contentment  is a learned behavior. You are not born with it. It does not come easily for anyone. But by grace we grow, we learn...  Read More

If anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things.Philippians 4:8How much of our conversation includes hashing over bad things going on at work or in the church? If we are ­honest, we m...  Read More

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!Philippians 4:4This is all part of our witness for Christ. We need to radiate joy, gentleness, and a sense of peace that comes from knowing who...  Read More

I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.Philippians 4:2I find this scripture text very interesting. I suppose Euodia and Syntyche were pretty embarrassed at th...  Read More

Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who . . . will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.Philippians 3:20-21...  Read More

All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. . . . Only let us live up to what we have already attained.Philippians 3:15-16God’s amazing salvation changes us so much that we devo...  Read More

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.Philippians 3:14People who win medals at the Olympics do not achieve that by sheer grace or because s...  Read More

I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resur­rec­tion and participation in his sufferings. . . .Philippians 3:10If we are honest, we’ll admit that we do not usually, if ever, hope for suf...  Read More

I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. . . . I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ. . . .Philippians 3:8Earlier in his life, his status...  Read More