Philippians
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A life worthy of the gospel
“Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Phil. 1:27a). Cory Edwards, coach of the Paseo Verde, Nevada, Little League team, could see it coming. The team’s members were fighting off tears, beginning to sulk, and pointing fingers as they realized they were only a few more balls and strikes… Continue reading
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The bottom line
After I had delivered a particularly open-ended sermon, someone approached me and asked, with a look of friendly but serious frustration, “So what’s the bottom line?” Apparently she had been expecting an insight that would help her understand something about life, a teaching that would answer her questions, or an application that would inform her… Continue reading
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