Posts from August 2024

A Letter to Friends   In his “sweetheart” epistle to the church at Philippi, Paul writes to sympathetic, noble, loyal friends who have repeatedly demonstrated a concern for his wellbeing. The apostle appreciates their “participation in the gospel from the first day” (1:5) and is thankful for their ongoing support. The Philippians have “always obeyed” Paul, not just when he was present with them, but also in his “absence” (2:12).  God had begun a good work in their lives and…