“I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done” (Philippians 3:7 NLT). Every time you give, you reveal what matters to you. Tell me how you spend your money and your time, and I’ll tell you what matters most to you. Your schedule might reveal that... Continue Reading →

“At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me . . . They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God” (Philippians 4:18 NLT).   You earn a living by what you make, but you earn the respect and gratitude of others by... Continue Reading →

“Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand” (Philippians 2:4 The Message). The starting point for all happiness is the moment you shift the focus away from yourself. If all you think about is yourself, you’re going to be a pretty miserable person. If you truly want... Continue Reading →

“I thank God for the help you gave me” (Philippians 1:5 NCV). Paul wrote the book of Philippians to the church that he started in Philippi, where a woman named Lydia opened up her home and, along with others, welcomed Paul to the city. The Philippian church even helped fund Paul’s missionary journeys. In Philippians 1:5,... Continue Reading →

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God” (Philippians 1:3 NLT).   If you want to have healthy relationships, start with an attitude of gratitude. You will be far happier and enjoy your relationships more if you develop the habit of being grateful for the people in your life.Philippians 1:3 says, “Every time... Continue Reading →

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21 NIV). Happiness comes from service and giving your life away. Until you understand this, you’re not going to be happy for much of your life. Happiness does not come from self-gratification. It comes from self-sacrifice.Paul knew that to be happy, he had... Continue Reading →

“If by continuing to live I can do more worthwhile work, then I am not sure which I should choose. I am pulled in two directions. I want very much to leave this life and be with Christ, which is a far better thing; but for your sake it is much more important that I... Continue Reading →

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace” (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT). In Philippians 4:6-7 we find one of the most difficult teachings in the entire Bible to obey: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about... Continue Reading →

“Sing out your thanks to him; sing praises to our God” (Psalm 147:7 TLB). Learning to thank God for what he has given us is an important part of our spiritual journey. So how do you make gratitude to God an integral part of your life?One of the most important ways to do it is by... Continue Reading →