Where is Your Focus?

Philippians 3:20 “For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:” Looking back to verses 17-19, Paul boldly exhorts the Philippian believers to follow his example, and then he warns them of those who...

Serving Self or Selfless Serving?

Philippians 2:20-21 “For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.” Did you have breakfast this morning, or are you hungry? Did you have a good night’s...

Fellowship in the Gospel

Philippians 1:3-5  “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;” It is interesting to me that Paul begins his salutation...

From Blushing to Blessing

Ezra 9:6 “And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens.” What does it take to embarrass you? Now that’s an interesting...

Prayer Changes Things

Ezra 8:21  “Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.” Each time my family leaves the Ranch to travel, you...