This Nine-Star Review #3 revisits the last nine discussions (excluding Advent) & includes family activities. Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 62Family Discussions for a New Year DAY 62/FRI.-SAT.Philippians 2:14-30Nine-Star Review #3 “Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and … Read more
Paul was experiencing “Epaphroditus anxiety” — he was anxious that the Philippians might be distressed because this faithful brother was ill. Paul wants to reassure them about him. [This discussion can be read aloud in less than 8 min.] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 61Family Discussions for the New Year *For a menu of … Read more
Am I cheered when I hear news about fellow believers? Do I genuinely care for their welfare? I wanna be like Paul & Timothy. [This discussion can be read aloud in 5 1/2 min.] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 60Family Discussions for the New Year *For a menu of all days, click here. DAY … Read more
Paul reminds the Philippians to live up to what they have already attained. Peter says, “I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them.” Let’s dig in to this idea. [This discussion can be read aloud in just over 4 min.] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 59Family Discussions for the … Read more
We don’t usually think about Paul’s letters much this time of year, but there is some Christmas in Philippians. [This Christmas Eve advent discussion can be read in less than 7 min.] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 58Family Discussions for Advent *For a menu of all days, click here. DAY 58/CHRISTMAS EVEPhilippians 2:5-11Christmas in … Read more
We can learn more about love in Philippians. Let’s see what else Paul reveals about biblical love. [A 5 min. discussion about biblical love for advent] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 57Family Discussions for Advent *For a menu of all days, click here. DAY 57/TUESDAYPhilippians 1:9More about Love in Philippians “And this is my … Read more
In his letter to the Philippian Christians, Paul writes about love. What can we learn about biblical love in Philippians? [This discussion can be read aloud in less than 8 min.] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 56Family Discussions for Advent *For a menu of all days, click here. DAY 56/MONDAYPhilippians 1:9Love in Philippians “And … Read more
Paul writes to the Philippian Church that they are to “rejoice in the Lord always.” Not sometimes, not just when you feel like it, not when everything’s “going your way” — always. [Read aloud in 9 min.] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 55Family Discussions for Advent *For a menu of all days, click here. … Read more
[This advent discussion can be read aloud in 4 min.] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 54Family Discussions for Advent *For a menu of all days, click here. DAY 54/MONDAYPhilippians 4:4Jesus’ Joy in Us “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 (NIV) *Click here to read the NIrV, ESV, … Read more
Is Paul giving the Philippian believers instructions for a reaction to anxiety or for proactive peace in Philippians 4:6-7? [This discussion can be read aloud in 4 1/2 min.] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 53Family Discussions for Advent *For a menu of all days, click here. DAY 53/TUESDAYPhilippians 4:6-7Proactive Peace “Do not be anxious … Read more