Pastor Dale Thornton continues a study in Philippians. One of the problems we have as Christians and in churches is whining or grumbling or complaining, rather than shining like a light in the world. Paul presents the Philippian Christians -- who were under heavy trials -- with a choice. They can either let their lives whine or let their lights shine.-- Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association -BMA-.