Paul could pat himself on the back in so many ways, instead he approaches this from a little different perspective.

Paul reminds the Philippian church that his imprisonment isn't for nothing and that when we have the right focus (Jesus) then even the hardest times are manageable.

The story of Abraham is one of calling one man out of the crowd of many. It's a reminder that God knows our story and meets us in the midst of our story to invite us into His.

When we have the right 'why' then we'll be able to endure some pretty interesting things. If we're in it for ourselves, then we'll likely not stand the test of time.

Paul reminds us that the gospel has unique power and ability and its intended recipients are a broader group than we might think.

When we gather for a time of Thanksgiving, we sometimes need some help with the particulars for the three things that help keeping us focused this time of year.

The three pillars of faith of a follower of Jesus are found in Ephesians 2:8-9. Check them and see why they're important.

Paul reminds us that if we really believe what we say we believe, it should make us look different in the world.

Paul reminds us exactly what we get when we see Jesus.

If there was ever a psalm that really tied a bow on what it means to be a follower of Jesus of this particular Lutheran tribe, I'd say it's this one.