Category: Philippians

Nothing can rob us of our joy or the joy of fellowship faster than conflict. Whether minor disagreements or all out fights, when brothers and sisters are at odds individuals, families, and whole churches suffer. So, fighting for joy sometimes includes being a peacemaker. Today, Paul closes the letter to the Philippians by urging peace … Continue reading Philippians Chapter 4

There are a lot of ways that Satan tries to steal our joy. Two are legalism and lawlessness. Legalism is the strategy of convincing us that there are non-biblical rules and regulations that we must live by. Lawlessness is the other extreme. This is the strategy that tries to convince us that since our sins … Continue reading Philippians Chapter 3

Besides God's word, a good example is crucial for an effective and fruitful christian life. In today's reading in Philippians we not only learn about humility and unity but we are shown examples of humble men, beginning with the God-man, Jesus Himself. Click HERE to get a copy of the reading plan. Click HERE or … Continue reading Philippians Chapter 2