October 17 A Rock Solid Faith!

Paul's relationship with Jesus was the key to everything in his life, his ministry and in this letter. Everything was built on the priority of his relationship with Jesus. Nothing else mattered or measured up...

October 10 A Rock-Solid Humility!

Paul advocated for a mindset of humility that was patterned after the “emptying” of Jesus. Arrogance and pride were enemies to his rock solid life. (Philippians 2:1-11)

Paul didn't seem to let a "small thing" like prison to stop him from staying faithful to his primary assignment...pointing people regardless of who they were to Jesus. He was still on mission. (Philippians 1:12-19)

Paul understood that his life was intricately woven together with other Christ-followers. He was able to not only endure but also thrive in prison because he was in partnership with other believers. (Philippians 1:1-11)

September 19 Up to the Challenge!

The gap between "the me I am" and "the me I want to be" is a God-given, energizing gift. It is progress towards God's vision for my life that keeps my moving.

September 12 The Unstoppable Community of Love!

Are you enjoying rich, deep, joy-producing, life-changing, meaningful relationships? God made you for them. We flourish when we live in community and we whither when we do not.

September 5 The Energizing Impact of Scripture!

We have all heard it said, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste." What fills our mind will determine whether we waste it or not. For followers of Jesus, the Bible has huge potential for...

August 29 Changing Your Mind!

Have you caught a glimpse of God's vision for your life? Have you intentionally decided to order your life towards this vision? What practices are you engaged in that free you to become "the me I want to...

August 22 Bridging the Gap!

For Christ-followers there is a gap between the person we know God wants us to be and the person we are. Throughout the Bible, God invites ordinary people to live extraordinary lives, yet so few seem to actually live...

Genesis 3 tells the tale of Adam and Eve choosing to disobey God. It comes with God’s judgment and grace. Paradise is lost, but God extends grace and mercy to the wayward coupe. He covers their sin with the first act of redemption after they messed...