A PATTERN OF PRAYER

A PATTERN OF PRAYER

PHILIPPIANS 1:9-11 Paul has already given us several patterns. In verses 1-2, he gives us a pattern of a joyful church. In verse 3-8, he gives a pattern of a joyful life; now, he gives us a pattern for prayer. The ironic backdrop cannot be ignored, though. He is...
JOY IN SUFFERING

JOY IN SUFFERING

PHILIPPIANS 1:12-18 To many of you that thought evokes a lot of emotions. Suffering is the last place we would expect to receive joy. God obviously views suffering in an altogether different way than we do. We think suffering is intended to destroy us, but God intends...
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