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The Secret to Unity, Joy, and Peace in Philippians 4:2-9, 21-23

In this posting, we are concluding the blog series with content from biblical scholar Scot McKnight. McKnight has recently published New Testament Everyday Bible Study series with HarperChristian Resources. McKnight combines interpretive insights with pastoral […]

Why Imitation is Crucial to Common Life in Philippians 3:12-4:1

In this tenth posting, we are continuing the blog series with content from biblical scholar Scot McKnight. McKnight has recently published New Testament Everyday Bible Study series with HarperChristian Resources. McKnight combines interpretive insights with […]

Why Confession is Imperative for Our Common Life in Philippians 3:1b-11

In this ninth posting, we are continuing the blog series with content from biblical scholar Scot McKnight. McKnight has recently published New Testament Everyday Bible Study series with HarperChristian Resources. McKnight combines interpretive insights with […]

Why Friendship is Vital to a Common Life in Philippians 2:19-3:1a

In this eighth posting, we are continuing the blog series with content from biblical scholar Scot McKnight. McKnight has recently published New Testament Everyday Bible Study series with HarperChristian Resources. McKnight combines interpretive insights with […]

Finding the Faith to Move Forward After Loss

By Granger Smith Is there a purpose behind your losses? How do we find the faith and strength to move forward after heartache? Granger Smith reflects on the verses he turned to for comfort and answers […]

Why Sacrifice is Vital in a Common Life in Philippians 2:12-18

In this seventh posting, we are continuing the blog series with content from biblical scholar Scot McKnight. McKnight has recently published New Testament Everyday Bible Study series with HarperChristian Resources. McKnight combines interpretive insights with […]

What Does Philippians Say about Anxiety?

By Curtis Chang You’ve heard it. The most commonly cited verse about anxiety is Philippians 4:6: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests […]

What Does Jesus Say When Nothing Seems to Be Working?

By Kyle Idleman “How’s that working for ya?” is the question I ask people who need to make a change. My executive coach therapist asked it more gently and a little less passive-aggressively than I […]

The Common Life with God | Philippians 2:5-11

In this sixth posting, we are continuing the blog series with content from biblical scholar Scot McKnight. McKnight has recently published New Testament Everyday Bible Study series with HarperChristian Resources. McKnight combines interpretive insights with […]

Heroes of Faith and The Art of Overcoming

By Tim Timberlake How do we trust God’s faithfulness through challenges, loss, grief, and hurt, the way heroes of faith did? Author and Pastor Tim Timberlake explores the lives of biblical heroes listed in the […]