In this passage, the Apostle Paul makes one of the most extraordinary statements of this entire letter: “Do not be anxious about anything.” Anything?

Dave DeSelmMay 11, 2025spiritual growth, Philippians, Paul, worry, anxiety, prayer, peace

230 Philippians: The Porcupine Dilemma

How do you pursue the dream of extending God’s Kingdom when you have to do it with actual, real-life people – people who can so easily rub you the wrong way?

229 Philippians: Running the Race

One of Paul’s favorite metaphors for the transformational journey everyday disciples are on was the footrace.

228 Easter: Why Are You Crying?

She is mentioned more than any other character in the events surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus, yet she is often overlooked. Her name is Mary Magdalene.

Dave DeSelmApril 20, 2025spiritual growth, Easter, Mary Magdalene, resurrection, hope

227 Philippians: Making the Cut, pt. 2

The Apostle Paul knew what it was like to live under the “performance plan” – to try to be good enough, to jump through all the religious hoops in order to be “righteous” before God.

Dave DeSelmApril 13, 2025spiritual growth, Philippians, Paul, circumcision, performance plan, faith

226 Philippians: Making the Cut, pt. 1

Our world revolves around “the performance plan.” If we work hard enough, perform well enough, and impress the powers that be sufficiently enough...we’ll make the cut.

Dave DeSelmApril 6, 2025spiritual growth, Philippians, Paul, circumcision, performance plan, faith

225 Philippians: Unconquerable Joy

Philippians chapter 3 begins: “Whatever happens, dear friends, be glad in the Lord...” (TLB) Whatever happens…rejoice in the Lord. Really?

Dave DeSelmMarch 30, 2025spiritual growth, Philippians, Paul, joy

224 Philippians: Light-Bearers and Hope-Bringers

When Jesus ascended into heaven after the resurrection, He put the entire future of His Kingdom movement into the hands of a group of ordinary men and women.