What makes Paul happy? The fact that the message about Christ is being told. So, he’s rejoicing at the same time that he wants a get-out-of-jail card. What does he know? That his friends are praying for him and the Holy Spirit is helping him. That’s why he has hope. That’s why he can rejoice… Read More
Philippians 1:15-17 What are your motives?
Paul says, “The Good News is the Good News no matter who’s doing the telling or why.” I want to have regular checkups on my heart. Does it match the words of my mouth or am I in need of a transplant? Philippians 1:15-17 (New Living Translation) It’s true that some are preaching out of… Read More
Philippians 1:12-14 Circumstances
We may not like our circumstances, but we don’t have the same overview that God has. He’s right there with us no matter where we are, and we are sometimes amazed to find that the circumstances that we have been complaining about have a purpose we could never have imaged. Philippians 1:12-14 (New Living Translation)… Read More
Philippians 1:8-9 Overflow with Love
Paul doesn’t mince words–his friends in Philippi are very dear to him. They haven’t deserted him while he is in prison, and they share his faith. Paul isn’t concerned about circumstances, but about people and how they are so filled with God’s love that it overflows. Philippians 1:8-9 (New Living Translation) So… Read More
Philippians 1:6-7 Special Favor of God
Have you ever tried to draw a picture of the verses you have just read? Go through the book of Philippians with me and draw your own pictures. What is God showing you? God plants the seed–you–and gives you what you need to grow to be more like him: sunshine, water, soil, fertilizer, weeding,… Read More
Philippians 1:1-5 Paul’s Greeting
Do you doodle? Are you a visual learner? If so, drawing the Bible may help you incorporate God’s words into your mind, soul, and being. Similar to rewriting scripture passages in your own words, drawing the Bible helps you digest the words you are reading. I encourage you to ask God help you hear his message… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 