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Ephesians 3:20,21 — Conversations with God

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations,

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In Conflict the Third View Is Usually Right (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 4:10-19

I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.  I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned

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Unity Through Right Thinking (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 4:8-9

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about

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Joy and Peace in the Gospel (Theology for Living from Philippians) -4:4-7

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition,

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Dealing with Disunity (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 4:1-3

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind

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When Believers Think Differently (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 3:15,16

All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you.  Only let us live up to what we have already attained.

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Brothers and Sisters Unparalleled, Part 2 (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 2:25-30

But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs.  For he longs for all of you

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Stop Scuffling, Start Shining (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 2:1-16

Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars

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Roadblocks to Unity (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 2:3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. (Paul’s letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verse 3) My two granddaughters wanted to play a game with me.  But each wanted to play it a certain

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Militant Unity in the Gospel (Theology for Living from Philippians) – 1:27

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit,

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Lessons From the Old Testament: The Conflict of the Ages

Genesis 4 recounts the murder of Abel by his brother Cain. What God promised in Genesis 3:15 (“I will put enmity between you, serpent, and the woman, and between your seed and her seed”)

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Lessons From the Old Testament: The Origin of Human Conflict

Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.  Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD

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