Paul was “king of the mountain” in the Jewish world of his day–by birth, education, politics, religion, and actions. And even though he had worked most of his life to reach this pinnacle of human achievement, he came to the realization that it was all rubbish to be thrown out. It wasn’t his pedigree, credentials,… Read More
Philippians 3:3 Whistle While You Work
If I am a Christ follower, I know that he has a purpose for my life. So I go forward, listening and working where he puts me. And I learn to praise him while working and by working–even when it’s not fun, or it’s painful, or I’d rather not have to do this … And… Read More
Philippians 3:2 All Bark and No Bite
Is my salvation dependent on some human ritual? No, it’s a gift that only Jesus Christ can give me–there’s nothing I or any one else can do to earn it. Thank you, Jesus. Philippians 3:2 (New Living Translation) Watch out for those dogs, those people who do evil, those mutilators who say… Read More
Philippians 3:1 Rejoice
Before you read the verse, look at the picture puzzle below and see if you can figure out what it says. Hint, it’s a 4-word phrase, and it’s how we can live every day. Philippians 3:1 (New Living Translation) Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get… Read More
Philippians 2:25-30 He put his life on the line
Epaphroditus went on a mercy mission to bring help to Paul, bring him money from his friends in Philippi (prisoners had to pay for their own upkeep). It was dangerous, and he became desperately ill. He stepped forward, volunteered, for this task because he felt called by God to do so, and what happened? He… Read More
Philippians 2:19-23 Genuine, devoted friend
Do you have a Timothy in your life? Someone who you can depend on. Someone who shares your passion for God and others. Someone who loves you and others. I pray that you find your Timothy. Philippians 2:19-23 (New Living Translation) If the Lord Jesus is willing, I hope to send Timothy to… Read More
Philippians 2:17-18 Joy in adversity
I was reading Psalm 11 this morning and was struck by these words: “But the Lord is in his holy Temple; the Lord still rules from heaven.” David says this after he explains how everyone is telling him to run away so he won’t be blindsided, injured, or even killed because the foundations of law… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 