Paul quotes what is quite possibly an early Christian hymn in this second chapter of his letter to the Philippians. This hymn speaks of Christ becoming nothing and suffering on the cross. Look at this week’s part of this passage in Philippians 2:7-8: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Philippians 2:7-8″] In the first couple of verses in this…
Coffee Break – 07.27.2015
Here are some interesting historical tidbits for you to remember today: In 1866, Cyrus Field successfully completed the Atlantic Cable. It was an underwater telegraph from North America to Europe. In 1909, Orville Wright set a record for the longest airplane flight. He was testing the first Army airplane and kept it in the air…
Memorize Scripture: Philippians 2:5-6
After encouraging the Philippian believers, and us, to live with humility, Paul gives the ultimate example of humility in Jesus Christ. Take a look at this passage in Philippians 2:5-6: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Philippians 2:5-6″] What better incentive to humility than the example of our Lord himself? This is the example Paul gives as he stresses…
Coffee Break – 07.20.2015
Some significant things happened on this day throughout history. Here are a few of the more interesting: In 1801, A 1,235 pound cheese ball was pressed at the farm of Elisha Brown, Jr. The ball of cheese was later loaded on a horse-driven wagon and presented to U.S. President Thomas Jefferson at the White House….
Memorize Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4
As Paul moves into chapter two of his letter to the Philippians, he writes perhaps the most practical and much needed exhortation in the New Testament. His words here set up the comparison to Christ that will come in the following verses. You can see this for yourself in Philippians 2:3-4: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Philippians 2:3-4″]…
Book Review – The Fold by Peter Clines
One of my favorite genres has always been science fiction. Some of the best novels I have ever read fall into this category. Sci-fi has always intrigued me. When I received the opportunity to read and review The Fold, by Peter Clines, I wasn’t all that excited, to be honest. It was science fiction, and…