Monthly Archives: January 2021

able to cope

able to cope Philippians 4:10-14 (JDV) Philippians 4:10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. Philippians 4:11 I … Continue reading

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unlocking joy

unlocking joy Philippians 4:4-9 (JDV) Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:5 Let your restraint be known to every human. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:6 Don’t worry about anything, but in … Continue reading

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coming to agreement

coming to agreement Philippians 4:1 So then, my dearly cared about and longed for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown, in this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear cared about ones. Philippians 4:2 I urge Euodia and I … Continue reading

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transformers

transformers Philippians 3:15 -21 (JDV) Philippians 3:15 Then, let all of us who are mature think these thoughts. And if you think other thoughts about anything, God will reveal this also to you. Philippians 3:16 In any case, we should … Continue reading

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his invitation — our goal

his invitation — our goal Philippians 3:9-14 Philippians 3:9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ – the righteousness from God based on faith. … Continue reading

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new math

new math Philippians 3:1-8 (JDV) Philippians 3:1 From now on, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write to you again about this causes no trouble for me and is a safeguard for you. Philippians 3:2 Watch out … Continue reading

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selfless servants

selfless servants Philippians 2:19-30 (JDV) Philippians 2:19 Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon so that I too may be encouraged by news about you. Philippians 2:20 You see, I have no one else … Continue reading

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fourth gain

fourth gain Philippians 2:12-18 (JDV) Philippians 2:12 For this reason, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, so now, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, work out your own rescue with fear and … Continue reading

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emptying our expectations

emptying our expectations Philippians 2:1-11 (JDV) Philippians 2:1 If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of care, if any partnership with the Breath, if any affection and mercy, Philippians 2:2 make my joy complete by thinking … Continue reading

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contending together for the faith

contending together for the faith Philippians 1:27-30 (JDV) Philippians 1:27 Just one thing: live your lives worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are … Continue reading

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