I’m humbled by Philippians 2.
My 15 year old son just got back from a missions trip in Baltimore. He shared lots of stories and opportunities of witnessing to people on the street, to convicts in prison and to church congregations. He's a genuine teenager, so his eyes lit up when he talked about the meals and snacks he devoured and the fun he and his friends had while doing ministry. It made my day to hear his stories. There's joy in serving Jesus!
But there was only one thing he talked to me about twice. One of his devotions he had one morning, pointed him to what he called "his new favorite verses". After church today he brought me the verses to read. He exclaimed,...