Filippense 1:9-10

The letter Paul wrote to the church in Philippi has traveled across generations to nourish and challenge our hearts and minds today. This five-day devotional gives you a taste of the book of Philippians, many centuries from when God authored it through Paul. May God fill you with wonder and expectation as you read this letter of joy! Because these are not just Paul’s words to an ancient church—these are God’s words to you.

How do we respond when life doesn’t go as we planned or when we take a detour? When we’re experiencing change, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with feelings of confusion, anger, and disappointment. But God has something better for us. Learn how you can start embracing change, even in the middle of the messy process.

Ons almal gaan deur moeilike tye. Ons wil dit nie hê nie, maar dié tydperke van seer en stywe geestelike spiere vorm in jou iets wat geen ander ervaring sou kon voortbring nie. Dalene Reyburn herinner jou in hierdie 7 oordenkings dat ons soms uitgedaag word en selfs intense spanning beleef sodat ons kan groei. Ons kan egter ook onthou dat God ons steeds styf vashou terwyl ons groei!

You don't have to be “perfect” or “ideal” to be a man of God. In the devotions that follow, Dr. Charles Stanley describes for you seven characteristics of the total, spiritual man and how understanding these characteristics and adopting them into your life will help you become the man of God, husband, and father you were always meant to be.