We are to love others, but we aren’t called to willy-nilly love everything about everyone and everything they do. We aren’t called to love the SIN of others, nor simply ignore it and act like it never exists. As I turn again to Philippians, Paul prayed for those reading his words (that’s us), for ourContinue reading “Love, but with Purpose”
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Shall we just destroy them all?
I laughed out loud as I read this passage in my Bible. This doesn’t usually happen, but sometimes, I find myself chuckling. Luke describes the time Jesus healed a boy possessed by a demon after His disciples failed to do so. He, then, prophesies His coming death and steadfastly sets His face to go toContinue reading “Shall we just destroy them all?”
Let’s do this hard thing and give Jesus some GLORY!
This passage, Phil 2:6-11, is a deep theological statement, foundational to the Christian faith, but also has practical application. This application is especially helpful as we seek to live out our faith as Christ followers around others. Let’s remember, this letter to the Philippians was initially sent to a young church Paul had started aboutContinue reading “Let’s do this hard thing and give Jesus some GLORY!”
