By Bryan Whitfield
These days Paul’s notes of joy challenge me. He’s in jail, unable to visit the friends he holds dear. He cannot proclaim the gospel message, go where he wants to travel, or choose what he eats. In every way, his life is limited. But he makes a list of blessings, not trials. He can barely contain his joy that the Philippians have offered financial support. With their generous gift, they have also sent Epaphroditus to work with and to encourage him. I wonder: when I face limits in my life, might I follow Paul’s example and discover thankfulness and joy?
Welcome!This Lenten season, the First Baptist Church of Christ will take the time to listen to the entire New Testament (days and passages are listed on the right column). Through our partnership with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, every member of the church will be offered a free MP3 recording of the New Testament. By listening to this recording for less than half an hour each day, one can hear the entire New Testament in forty days.
At this blog, you’ll be able to read some of our members’ thoughts about what they are hearing. Our contributors reflect the great diversity of our congregation. They are male and female, older and younger, some with a seminary background and some without. As you read their questions, reflections, and observations, I invite you to join the conversation by posting a comment.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
March 24: Philippians 2–1 Thessalonians 2
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