Philippians – Apprentice 2 Jesus

All that matters

Notes from Philippians 3 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain ChristContinue reading “All that matters”

We are called to humility

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambitionContinue reading “We are called to humility”

The Lenten Journey — Day 2

Readings for today: Psalm 37 Habakkuk 3:1-18 Philippians 3:12-21 John 17:1-8

“Eat This Book” — Galatians and Ephesians led by Pastor Dan

Deliver us from anxiety

Painful words from Paul that challenge me: Do not be anxious about anything (Phil. 4:6)

The Surrendered Life

20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Phil. 1:20-21) To reach that level ofContinue reading “The Surrendered Life”

The matter of prayer

18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (Eph. 6:18)

Words that are capturing my heart

But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found inContinue reading “Words that are capturing my heart”

The settled heart leads to powerful action

Let rejoicing replace anxiety.

Drifting into godliness

On Wednesday nights our adult Bible study group is going through a video series on Philippians led by Matt Chandler. It is simply good stuff. Reflecting on Philippians 3:12-15, Chandler said this at one point: No one has ever drifted into godliness. We need a hunger. We need a striving. We need to keep asking,Continue reading “Drifting into godliness”