Philippians 3:8

This morning we were eating breakfast before school. “Mum, is there any way to take away Down Syndrome?” asked one of my children. “No,” I ……

This morning we were eating breakfast before school. "Mum, is there any way to take away Down Syndrome?" asked one of my children. "No," I ...…

I can hardly believe we have been praying scripture together every Wednesday for 20 weeks now! Praying God’s Word is so important to me and it’s a privilege to be able to share this passion with you.…

Have you ever taken a moment to watch a race, perhaps a marathon or a triathlon? The athletes in these competitions are driven by a clear goal – to clinch that coveted first place and, hopefully, snag a cash prize. This desire propels them through rigorous training sessions and hours...…

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the ……

Following the past article in this short series (Growth in God: The End of Us), this article will focus on the holy pursuit of “nothing but Christ.” Spiritual sensitivity means we pursue Christ. Him alone. As we focus on Christ, the things of this world diminish in our estimation because, as Paul says, “of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” (Philippians 3:8). These two ideas—1) dying to self and 2) seeking Christ, connect beautifully. When we come to the end of ourselves, we t…

You may not be an apologist, you may not be a theologian, you may not be a Bible scholar, but you are an expert on you.…

Following the past article in this short series (Growth in God: The End of Us), this article will focus on the holy pursuit of “nothing but Christ.” Spiritual sensitivity means we pursue Christ. Him alone. As we focus on Christ, the things of this world diminish in our estimation because, as Paul says, “of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” (Philippians 3:8). These two ideas—1) dying to self and 2) seeking Christ, connect beautifully. When we come to the end of ourselves, we t…

“The true worth of a man is to be measured by the objects he pursues.” —Marcus Aurelius What we’ve pursued—and measured our worth by—has changed over the years. What we do. We onc……

Paul was among the inner circles of the Pharisees, so he knew first hand their mindset, power and of the harm that they were able to inflict on others. Nevertheless, he saw the need to reach lost souls as more important than his own life.…