Warnings are important, and they usually come from those who know and love us the most. The Apostle Paul wanted the Philippians to understand that there were threats to their ongoing influence for Christ. There would be those who arrogantly pointed to a “list of do’s and don’ts” attempting to force the Philippians to comply to what wasn’t Biblical. It is no different in our culture today – it just...  Read More

When was the last time you received a letter in the mail? No, not a bill, financial statement, or a postcard promotion for a new roof or landscaping services. A letter! With the advances in technology, email, text messaging, and social media, the art of letter writing delivered via snail mail has greatly diminished. I wonder how many of us recall the days of having a “pen pal”? Today as we read, I...  Read More

I remember the first computer programming class I had a long time ago (44 years ago to be exact). It was an introduction to data processing, teaching the basics of the “BASIC” computer language. The first time I had the computer count to ten on its own, using “yes” and “no” questions, I thought I was a rocket scientist. The programming took some trial and error, but I finally got it to do what I w...  Read More

Let's start the day with a mind-blowing discovery. The word team is not spelled with an I! The Christian lifestyle is not about yourself but what Jesus did in our place. Today's Bible verses tell us:“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” Philippians 2:...  Read More

If I am being completely honest, this is a very difficult devotional to write. With lots of prayer, many discussions with my wife, and wise counsel from trusted friends and family, this devotional will be my last. Over the last 6 months, God has been stirring our hearts towards a direction that I never expected to happen. Hannah and I have had the desire to be at church within our community, where...  Read More

Philippians 2:25-30 “But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs. 26 For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sor...  Read More