Posts from 2020 (Page 22)
Philippians Devotional – Day 12
DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | DAY 11 | DAY 12 Contentment in Christ (Philippians 4:10-23) When I was in college one of our theology professors asked us to journal three times a week for the entire semester. Journaling is a great practice. However, when college students see it as an assignment and not a spiritually…
Philippians Devotional – Day 11
DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 DAY 11 | DAY 12 More Exhortations (Philippians 3:15-4:9) Following Paul’s Example (3:15-21) As Paul transitions from his past & future in Phil. 3:4-14, he states in vs. 14, “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” He is…
Philippians Devotional – Day 10
DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 DAY 11 | DAY 12 Disciples Wanted — No Experience Necessary! (Philippians 3:4-14) “For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). During a stint of underemployment, I volunteered at CareerLink as “Dr. Résumé, the Résumé…
Philippians Devotional – Day 9
DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 DAY 11 | DAY 12 A Warning – Philippians 3:1-3 “For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh” Philippians 3:3 When I was in college I had a part time job at the boiler house…
Allentown Rescue Mission
Help FBC to support the Allentown Rescue Mission during the COVID-19 situation. Items can be dropped off at the FBC office the week of April 28; FBC will then deliver the donations to the rescue mission at the end of the week. From the Allentown Rescue Mission: Allentown Rescue Mission is remaining open in order to provide a home and meals to our men. As a precautionary safety measure, our men are being provided bagged meals in order to lessen…
Philippians Devotional – Day 8
DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 DAY 11 | DAY 12 Timothy and Epaphroditus (Philippians 2:19-30) In Philippians 2:19-30, Paul describes two of his companions that have served alongside him during his ministry. As he describes them, there are some key attributes that set them apart. Let’s start with Timothy. Paul said that there was no one…
Philippians Devotional – Day 7
DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 DAY 11 | DAY 12 The “Therefore”: Joy in Serving Jesus (Philippians 2:12-18) “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in…
Philippians Devotional – Day 6
DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 DAY 11 | DAY 12 Facts About Jesus (Philippians 2:5-11) “who, though He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied Himself…” Philippians 2:6-7a ESV God has a funny way of getting my attention. During Easter week I had…
Philippians Devotional – Day 5
DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 DAY 11 | DAY 12 “Exhortations” (Philippians 1:27-2:5) For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in Him but also suffer for his sake, . . . Philippians 1:27 This short passage today from Philippians is setting a high standard for…
Philippians Devotional – Day 4
DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 DAY 11 | DAY 12 Facing Death With Faith (Philippians 1:20-26) “Death don’t have no mercy in this land. Come to your house, you know it don’t take long — Why, you look in the bed this morning and find your family’s gone” (The Grateful Dead). We as Christians live in…