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9 mins read|03/10/19
Epistle: Philippians 3:17-4:1 (Lent 2: Series C)
Everything in the text sets up the polarity of earth and heaven, mortification and glorification, humiliation and exaltation. We preach the cross, because it is the only way to glory. Just look at Jesus, who set His face toward Jerusalem, endured the cross, despising its shame, and is now seated at the right hand of power, with all things under His feet. -
10 mins read|01/02/19
The Two Lies
Jesus’ coming and death and resurrection guarantee us the victory over the lies, the desire to be pitied, and the appeal of stuff. -
14 mins read|12/09/18
Epistle: Philippians 4:4-7 (Advent 3: Series C)
We enter into the brief respite of the penitential season of Advent with the call “Gaudate!” The theme of rejoicing appears beautifully in our Epistle and in the Old Testament from Zephaniah. -
12 mins read|03/15/17
(Dis-) Contentment
If I'm honest, when I survey my life I don't exude much contentment. -
6 mins read|04/25/13
Whatever is True
This verse is often applied like a Band-Aid over a gushing wound. Someone is depressed? Tell them to think about whatever is honorable. Someone is angry? Tell them that they should think about what they justly deserve.
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