July 22nd, 2021

Today’s Reading: Philippians 1:28b-30 ESV This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. 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, engaged in the same conflict that […]

July 21st, 2021

Standing with Courage Written by Lyli Dunbar (First 5 Ministries) Today’s Reading: Philippians 1:28b-30 ESV This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also […]

July 20th, 2021

Today’s Reading: Philippians 1:27-28a ESV Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, […]

July 19th, 2021

Living in a Hostile Culture Written by Kellye Schiffner Carver (First 5 Ministries) Today’s Reading: Philippians 1:27-28a ESV Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, […]

July 18th, 2021

Today’s Reading: Ephesians 2:19-22 MSG That’s plain enough, isn’t it? You’re no longer wandering exiles. This kingdom of faith is now your home country. You’re no longer strangers or outsiders. You belong here, with as much right to the name Christian as anyone. God is building a home. He’s using us all—irrespective of how we […]

July 17th, 2021

Today’s Reading: Philippians 1:18b-26 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ […]

July 16th, 2021

Finding Joy When the Struggle is Real Written by Denise Pass (First 5 Ministries) Today’s Reading: Philippians 1:18b-26 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,  for I […]

July 15th, 2021

Thursday, July 15 Today’s Reading: Philippians 1:15-18a It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.  The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.  The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that […]

July 15th, 2021

Thursday, July 15 Today’s Reading: Philippians 1:15-18a It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.  The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.  The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that […]

July 14th, 2021

The Gospel’s Non-Compete Clause Written by Karen Ehman (First 5 Ministries) Today’s Reading: Philippians 1:15-18a It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.  The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.  The former preach Christ […]