Sep 9
2014
Receiving Grace: Philippians 1:25-26
Recognizing our need for God's grace is essential if we're going to receive God's gift of joy.
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COOL YA JETS
“So why are you now trying to out-god God, loading these new believers down with rules that crushed our ancestors and crushed us, too? … So what are we arguing about?” Acts 15:10-11 MSG
Keep ReadingThe Apostles and the “Uttermosts”
“God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us. He did not discriminate between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith” (Acts 15:8, 9).
Keep ReadingBoundary Lines and Border Crossings
… we should not trouble those gentiles who are turning to God … (Acts 15:19).
Keep ReadingOn Purpose, For a Purpose
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10).
Keep ReadingSep 8
2014
A Channel of Grace: Philippians 1:25
The purpose of Paul's existence - from Paul's perspective - was to serve as a channel of grace to others.
Sep 5
2014
Endurance: Philippians 1:20
Many of the most powerful answers to prayer involve the provision of strength to endure rather than provision of a path to escape. Your courage may be a sign that God's people are praying for you and that God's Spirit is at work on your behalf.
Sep 4
2014
Prayer and Outcomes: Philippians 1:19
The cause of much of our prayerlessness is that we have convinced ourselves that our prayers don't effect outcomes.
This is one of the great secrets in our battle with jealousy. If you find your jealousy meter ringing uncontrollably, you've discovered something you've pre-decided you needed in order to be joyful. You're not getting it, hence the jealousy.
Suffering wasn't a surprise twist in their story. Suffering was expected, like a deep darkness before a certain dawn.
Sep 1
2014
A Different Actually: Philippians 1:12
What if God is actually transforming you in the midst of your pain? What if he's having an effect on the lives of people around you as they witness you walk through your dark valley?
Aug 31
2014
Jealousy-Detox Boot Camp Follow-Up
Four practical steps toward cleansing ourselves from jealousy and creating space for more joy in our lives
Aug 29
2014
Love AND Knowledge: Philippians 1:9
Paul's writing helps us break the false dichotomy between head and heart.
Aug 28
2014
Joy Through Healthy Attachments: Philippians 1:8
Real joy comes as we have a healthy attachment and engagement with the things of this world--especially the people God has given to us to love.