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Back to Search23. What do you know to be true?
Paul tells the Philippians: “Only let us live up to what we have already attained.” John takes this personally and asks: “What do I actually know to …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
22. How to Read the Bible Like Dallas Willard
Rest in this truth today: We don’t actually need to know any more than we know right now to have a good day. That’s the concept John covers in today’…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
21. The Art of Spiritual Forgetting
Today, we’re talking about the rule of forgetfulness. Paul had a few words to say on the matter. In Philippians 3, he says he presses on, “forgetting…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
20. How to Truly Know Christ
In Philippians the word “Knowing” takes on a new meaning. Paul uses the word to distinguish the collection of facts from intimate understanding. What…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
19. Why You Need a Failure Resume
Today’s reflection comes out of a rich conversation with friends (John, Jim, Alyssa, and Kevin) where they interact honestly with Paul’s words in Phi…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
18. The Freedom of Rewriting Our Resume
We all carry an invisible resume, trying to prove our worth through titles, accomplishments, or image. Paul names his old resume — circumcision, trib…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
17. Why Love Always Feels Risky
Shining for Jesus is like burning, it gives off light but not without pain. Paul tells the Philippians that Epaphroditus (his brother, co-worker, and…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
16. Everyone Needs a "Soul Friend"
Life is deep, complex, and beautiful. In many ways life has a way of giving us more depth, complexity and beauty if we let it. But it’s important to …
11 months, 3 weeks ago
15. A Blessing from Ireland
Safe places and safe people are a good thing… but there’s something even better. John brings today’s teaching from Ireland, and fittingly so, our lea…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
A Prayer for Our Nation Following the Shooting of Charlie Kirk
Today, we grieve. We pause. We remember. We mourn. And we cling to the hope of Jesus that transcends all.
Join John and Become New in this short video…
11 months, 4 weeks ago