As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. Jesus was… Read More
Philippians 2:1-2 We have Christ in common
We have Christ in common with each other; his Spirit lives in each one of us. This gives us a bond and a basis to get along with each other and to work together toward one purpose. Do we have to all agree with everyone, have the same ideas or preferences? No we are all… Read More
Philippians 1:29-30: Privilege of the Struggle
We have the privilege of suffering for him. Humanly speaking, suffering of any kind doesn’t sound like a privilege. But Paul wasn’t speaking in human terms, but in terms of a human being filled with the Holy Spirit. We trust, we believe, we struggle, we suffer–we are in the midst of it. And we are… Read More
Philippians 1:27-28 One in Spirit
We have enemies, but we don’t need to be afraid. We need to stand firm–together as one because his Holy Spirit dwells in us–as believers in the Gospel. We are saved by God. Philippians 1:27-28 (New Living Translation) Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of… Read More
Philippians 1:25-26 God Has a Plan for Me
Paul was convinced he would get out of prison and continue journeying to spread the Good News. But that wasn’t God’s plan. I have often had the same experience–thinking I know where God is leading me, and suddenly there’s a U-turn. But I don’t have to worry. God has a plan for me. Philippians… Read More
Philippians 1:18-24 Life or Death?
I started to make a list of the pros and cons of staying here on earth and going through some pretty unpleasant things (as Paul was experiencing) or being in heaven with God and having a glorified body. And while I look forward to heaven, I think God has instilled in us a will to… 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
Kathleen S Evenhouse 