Philippians

Content focusing on or referencing the book of Philippians

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The Rage Monster

by Ryan Rasberry on

Although we may not give full vent to our anger in a public way, the hard truth is that a rage monster lives inside each of us and raises its head in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. The tendency is to minimize it, excuse it, rationalize it, even justify it, but try as we might, we know that we have an ugly problem, and we need to face it and deal with it.

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Getting Scripture to Speak

by David Daniels on

God speaks through His Word, but sometimes when we're reading it, He seems frustratingly silent. It’s enough to cause some to throw up their hands and abandon their study. But Scripture holds beautiful treasure to be discovered, even if it doesn’t give up some so easily. Here are a few “hacks” to get to the meaning of the text. 

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Practicing Church Hospitality

Everyone Helping Everyone Else Feel Welcomed

by Toney Upton on

Our hospitality reflects the hospitality of God who embraces all people with love and grace. And just as we prepare our home and family when guests are coming, our church should do the same. Here are nine simple things we all can do so that everyone helps everyone else feel welcomed.

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Loving Our Persecuted Brothers and Sisters

by Roger Sappington on

It is estimated that 365 million Christians are persecuted because of their faith—that's 1 in 7 Christians worldwide. Here are the 10 most dangerous countries in the world in which to be a Christian, and 4 ways we can support persecuted Christians. 

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God's Gift of Gospel Suffering

by David Daniels on

To willingly accept the likely inconveniences that come with the Gospel mission—large or small—is to embrace Christ, our suffering Savior. We are never more like Jesus than when we endure the harder thing in our attempt to make known Jesus and His Gospel.

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A Standing Ovation for the Older and Wiser

With Words of Wisdom from the Elder Generations

by Libby Slaughter on

 Our older generation has endured much with grace and a brave face and they deserve respect and attention. Their wealth of knowledge has been gained through risk, failures, successes, sweat and tears. Pull up a chair to read the collected advice of many older adults for the younger generations.