"We are travellers…not yet in our native land" – St. Augustine
I couple of weeks ago I posted my “Virgin Regret” series, my response to the story of a girl who remained a virgin until her wedding night and now regrets her decision. This series was actually a piece I originally wrote for the Goretti Group and I completely forgot to post a link to it when it was published on their website. So, to remedy that, here’s the link:
The audio-only version of the latest episode in the Philippians video series is now available to download below.
In today’s episode we complete Chapter 2 and read about another person Paul is sending to Philippi…
Epistle of Joy – Episode #10 (Download)
Today we conclude Chapter 2 of Philippians by reading about Paul’s account of Epaphroditus:
I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, for he has been longing for you all, and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men, for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete your service to me.
– Philippians 2:25-30
Here are my closing thoughts for Chapter 2:
For an audio-only version of this video, please click here.