Praising God in Burleson

Philippians 1:19-20 So far in the book of Philippians, we have seen how the Apostle Paul has prayed for the believers in Philippi. Now, in verses 19-20, Paul expresses how they can pray for him! When you find yourself in desperate circumstances, do you pray? Do you ask others to pray for you? What specifically do you pray for? For Paul, his prayer request reveals what the heart of a devoted follower of Christ looks like—someone who wants to magnify Christ.

Philippians 1:12-18 As followers of Jesus, we should make the Gospel central in our lives. God has commissioned us as His children to spread the message of Christ to the world. Many believers think this requires a specific “call” to a particular people group or nation, or that special training is necessary to become an evangelist. However, this is not true. There are countless opportunities for every believer to share the life-changing message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The key…

Philippians 1:10-11 In life, we often want others to think the very best of us. We may go to great lengths to hide our flaws in an effort to make a good impression. However, the reality is that we are all imperfect people, even as Christians. God’s desire is not for us to conceal our shortcomings, but to openly acknowledge them so that we can receive the grace and help we need to overcome them. The Christian life is not about…