Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize. (Philippians 3:13) There are times in life when we feel worn down and wounded. We wonder if it is possible to carry forward with what each day holds, or even if it is worth carrying …
Philippi: Passion for Christ (discussion questions)
Here are discussion questions that accompany my message “Passion for Christ” from our series “Light for the City” at Eastbrook this past weekend on Philippians 3:1-14. Discussion Questions: 1. Put in simple terms, Christianity is not about religion but about relationship with the living God. How does Paul describe his former way of seeing things …
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Philippi: Passion for Christ
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church, I continued our series “Light for the City” with a message entitled "Passion for Christ." This message looked at Paul's words in Philippians 3:1-14 where Paul contrasts his former 'religious' way of approaching life with God with his current Christ-centered way of approaching life with God. A key statement …
Video: “Tears of the Saints” from Laussane Conference
Thanks to my friend, Adam, who shared this video with me from the Laussane Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. This moving and motivating. What do you say after you watch this?
What do you think?: ‘passion for Christ’
What do you think is the difference between having a passion for Christ and not having a passion for Christ?
