As we close our study on Philippians, we take a look at how our thought-life impacts us, as well as the idea of contentment.
Category: Bible Studies
Philippians Study: Part 3
Where do you find your identity? In Chapter 3 of Philippians, Paul covers the idea of identity, knowing Christ, and the concept of pressing on versus perfection.
Philippians Study: Part 2
Frustrated with all the division within the church? Paul addresses that same issue with the Philippians and teaches us some important lessons we can still apply today.
Philippians Study: Part 1
Join me as we kick off week 1 of our 4-part study on the book of Philippians!
Part 4: It’s Really ONE BIG Story!
As I referenced in the Intro, somehow I came away from my adolescent years of church and Sunday school with a very fragmented view of the Bible. I am embarrassed to say it was closer to my mid 20s when, through studying on my own accord, I began to connect some of the dots, particularly… Continue reading Part 4: It’s Really ONE BIG Story!
Part 3: Why Context Matters
What comes to mind if you hear: “It’s brick outside.”? What about: “Can I get those fries animal style?” Or perhaps: “that’s sick!” Well, the way you interpret those words will largely be dependent on where you live and the generation in which you were born. If you live on the East Coast, you know… Continue reading Part 3: Why Context Matters
Part 2: Why Genre Matters
Now it’s time to look at why paying attention to the genre you are reading is helpful. Genre is another way of saying the category or classification, characterized by the same form, style, or subject matter. Genre is one of the first things I make sure to pay attention to because it can shape your… Continue reading Part 2: Why Genre Matters
An Intro: Why It’s Not Just For Your Pastor
I wrote my first rough draft to this series 4 years ago. Four! I was perhaps newly pregnant with our youngest child. But in my typical perfectionist fashion, I tucked it away and sat on it. Newly inspired, I polished it and planned to release it last Spring. Then COVID hit and all of our… Continue reading An Intro: Why It’s Not Just For Your Pastor