Citizens of Heaven – This section is Paul’s final thoughts for helping the Philippian Church focus on the most important areas of their faith. I can think of many other important concepts that Paul could have chosen to mention. However, he was inspired by the Holy Spirit to leave the Church with the following list,…
The Sufferings of Christ – Christ’s death was an investment into others’ healing, deliverance, and salvation. We were called to partner in His suffering. This kind of suffering denies our carnal desires and positions us for right-living. In other words, the pursuit of God’s desires is synchronous with the laying down of our own carnal…
Following Others as They Follow Christ – The Bible tells us to pattern our lives after other’s. God surrounds us with the family of God so that we can learn from each other, grow together, and become examples to one another. This concept is called discipleship. He gives us fathers in the Lord to exemplify…
The Like-Minded Family of God – God’s heart for His family is that we work well together and share a likeminded approach in purpose and love. Having the heart and attitude of Jesus means we must walk in humility as we look out for the interests of others. We are commanded to work hard toward…
The Importance of Godly Connections – This section of Scripture shows an example of a beautiful heart shaped by the Holy Spirit’s refining process. Paul is in jail with the possibility of an execution. He is literally struggling between two priorities: Living to serve the people of God vs. receiving his eternal reward. Part of…
An Introduction to Motives – God is interested in getting to the motives of His people. He doesn’t like the times we imitate or perform for our own benefit and opportunity. God is transforming a bride without spot or blemish. He loves purity and blamelessness. Our motives matter in all forms of ministry and relationship.…
There is a battle that rages on in the Spiritual realm that affects the physical realm we live in until Christ’s return. Satan has a full-court-press on our lives to deceive and divide and is meant for our destruction. How are we supposed to survive this battle going on all around us? It’s time to…
Jesus uses an opportunity with the Pharisees to relay an important spiritual truth – when He says to them – There is nothing outside a person, that by going into him, can defile him. The things that come out of a person are what defile him!
Parable of the Ten Brides – Jesus tells the Church very plainly that He is actively developing her to be a spotless bride without blemish. He deeply desires a passionate, intimate help-meet who shares His heart and can be trusted with all that He holds dear. However, the people of God are often busy and…
Parable of the Ten Brides – Jesus tells the Church very plainly that He is actively developing her to be a spotless bride without blemish. He deeply desires a passionate, intimate help-meet who shares His heart and can be trusted with all that He holds dear. However, the people of God are often busy and…
