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In this pericope Paul speaks of his affirmed faith to the Philippians. While trials and difficulties may attempt to weaken our faith, Paul finds the opposite. The work of the gospel goes forward even in difficulty, and in that he finds joy and an affirmed faith in the purposes of God.

Our position in Christ calls and obligates us to have the mind of Christ, to be as selfless as he was for the sake of and service to others.

A Christmas service plan on the Song of Mary, proclaimed during the months of her pregnancy and filled with an awareness that God is in the process of doing his mighty redeeming work. Part of an Advent series focused on the tension between the message that "Christ has come" and "not all is yet accomplished."

An article evaluating the importance of using hymns in a postmodern world.

A service plan remembering Moses, Miriam and the people of Israel and giving praise and thanks to God for his miraculous delivery through the Red Sea. The spirit is thankful celebration for God's actions on our behalf. Part of an Advent series focused on the tension between the message that "Christ has come" and "not all is yet accomplished."

Mery Elder, Fredericktown, Ohio, reflects on "The Church of All Ages"

The prayers in a worship service constitute a very sacred time in which the corporate voice of God's people is lifted heavenward. Such efforts should never be done unthinkingly, and such prayers should never be written carelessly. Indeed, in some ways, corporate prayers require more thought than personal prayers because they must address the needs and concerns of many.

An Advent service plan focused on Micah's prophecies of hope, how God brought the Messiah to the world through little Bethlehem, and how God is able to bring the "big" out of the "little" in a series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.

Korean Christians worldwide enjoy contemporary worship songs by Korean composers, but these are seldom sung in the main Sunday liturgies of Korean Protestant churches. An emerging initiative to translate Korean heart songs to English can unite different worshiping generations and cultures. This initiative can also help Korean and English-speaking churches identify, appreciate, and question their cultural views on worship.

An Advent service plan focused on the way God lovingly chastens us that our barrenness may give way to fertility and productivity in a series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.