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Giving with God in Mind
November 12th, 2023
Philippians 4:14-20“Alfred Nobel dropped the newspaper and put his head in his hands. It was 1888. Nobel was a Swedish chemist who made his fortune inventing and producing dynamite. His brother Ludvig...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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Think Right, Do Right
October 22nd, 2023
During the COVID pandemic, Charlie Mackesy – a British artist and author – wrote and illustrated a bestselling book called “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse.” The book is filled with heartwar...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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The Peace of God
October 15th, 2023
Philippians 4:1-7At Buckingham Palace in London, the King’s Guard sentries remain posted, also fulfilling duties at other key British events and sites. Famous for their tall, bear-skinned hats, red tu...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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Beware of Your Credentials
September 17th, 2023
Philippians 3:1-6In the academic and professional world, we’re told to put our best foot forward and make a positive impression when we apply for a program or position. Sometimes we prepare a resume, ...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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A Selfless Hero
September 10th, 2023
Philippians 2:25-30If we were to draw a main idea or central message from this section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians, it would be this: a joyful person does not take other people for granted. Th...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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Camaraderie in Ministry
September 3rd, 2023
Philippians 2:19-24Camaraderie. The fictional world portrays camaraderie through iconic duos such as: (1) Mario and Luigi, (2) Batman and Robin, (3) Phineas and Ferb, (4) Han Solo and Chewbacca, (4) C...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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The Litmus Test of Humility
August 27th, 2023
Philippians 2:14-18Do any students or teachers know what a litmus test is? In the most specific sense, a litmus test is a chemical process that reveals the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a liquid ...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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It's Your Turn
August 7th, 2023
Philippians 2:12-13Two Sundays ago, we were reminded of the importance of being humble towards one another, placing the needs and priorities of others over our own. Paul told the church members at Phi...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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Supreme Humility
July 23rd, 2023
Philippians 2:1-11Today we move from the first to the second chapter in Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. In his letter, he is teaching the believers of this church how to experience regular, c...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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A Prayer for Our Church
May 21st, 2023
Philippians 1:9-11In the year 2000, twelve jurors in Kentucky used an unconventional method to decide the verdict for Phillip Givens, who had been accused of killing his girlfriend. Of the twelve juro...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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A Divine Partnership
May 14th, 2023
Philippians 1:3-8What is anxiety? It is a whole-person response to stressful information and experiences, whether real or imagined. It manifests itself through fearful emotions, apprehensive thoughts,...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller

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