Tag Archives: Christ

Following with Joy – Philippians 2

Posted on September 30, 2025 by dkoop

People can rob us of our joy. Paul was facing his problems with people at Rome (Phil. 1:15-18) as well as with people in Philippi, and it was the latter who concerned him the most. When Epaphroditus brought a generous … Continue reading →

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God is Sovereign – Lamentations 4-5

Posted on July 16, 2025 by dkoop

A high calling flouted by low living results in deep suffering. Lamentations gives us a portrait of the bitter suffering the people of Jerusalem experienced when sin caught up with them and God brought judgment on them. Every material goal … Continue reading →

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What is Submission in Marriage? Ephesians 5:21-33

Posted on February 18, 2025 by dkoop

We’re continuing our series, “Masterpiece”  today we look at “What is submission in Marriage?”  A best man had the jitters about the toast at the reception, his friends tried to loosen him up by giving him a joke book to … Continue reading →

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Wise Relationships – Proverbs 15

Posted on January 28, 2025 by dkoop

Proverbs has a lot to say about relationships.  One of the greatest challenges in our relationships is communication.   In Proverbs, the words, “our tongue, our mouth, or our lips” are used over 150 times in 31 chapters! Proverbs 15:1 (ESV) … Continue reading →

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