May 2025
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(Read Philippians 2:9-11) True humility is based on and leads to glorifying God. Plain and simple. Thinking of yourself is hard when your mind is fixed on God and His will and glory. This was Jesus’ ultimate goal in the incarnation and crucifixion. Praise God Jesus came to save us! What a win for you and me!
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(Read Philippians 2:6-8) Many people have exemplified humility. Some point to the well-known like Mother Teresa. Others look to the overlooked like a mother who changes diapers, wipes noses, and cares for every need of their children without recognition. Ask someone to list the qualities of humility, and you’ll get a mixed bag of characteristics, such as
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(Read Philippians 2:5) I’ll never forget the day I surrendered my life to Christ. I was seven, and after a week of hearing the gospel at church camp, I listened to my pastor preach Sunday on John 3:16, and it was like a light bulb went off not just over my head but in my
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(Read Philippians 2:4) When my mom became very ill with Parkinson’s, my dad served her selflessly. He not only cooked for her, but when she could no longer feed herself as her tremors increased, he fed her. He did the same for bathing, dressing, and other things he had to do for himself. Serving her
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(Read Philippians 2:3) A reporter interviewed an old man on his 100th birthday and asked, “What are you most proud of?” The old man said, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” The reporter replied, “What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!” “Yep,” noted the old man, “I outlived every last one of them.” There
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(Read Philippians 2:2) Unity is very different from uniformity. Unity comes from inward Christlike character like humility and selflessness, aims to promote Christ and His mission, and results in joy. Uniformity comes from outward Christless character like pride and selfishness, has the goal of promoting flesh and greed, and results in division. Those desiring unity willingly do the
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(Read Philippians 2:1) My son loves collecting different trading cards. He knows so many facts about them that he can hold long, in-depth conversations about the cards with adults at the card shop. I’ve seen him spit out details about cards they didn’t know. A couple of weeks ago, he wanted to sell or trade
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(Read Philippians 1:30) There’s nothing that forms a friendship like someone who says, “Me too.” I’ve noticed a deeper connection to people when I have a common bond. Anytime I meet someone who’s been adopted, I can identify with them. We usually talk about how that experience has affected us. There’s an instant connection when I see
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(Read Philippians 1:29) I hate watching others suffer from a debilitating disease. When my mom suffered from Parkinson’s, she agonized for ten years with tremors and neurological damage that eventually produced an inability to walk, talk, and even chew her food. I remember all my dad could do to help alleviate her suffering her last few days
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(Read Philippians 1:28b) Signage is important. Disregarding a sign can get you lost and into much trouble. Several years ago, when my wife was pregnant with our son, we were at a checkup appointment with her doctor. I needed to use the restroom, and the nurse said, “Let me show you the way because it’s pretty confusing as
stephen R Harrison 