Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

Do all things without murmuring and arguing, so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine like stars in the world. It is by your holding fast to the word of life that I can boast on the day of Christ that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. But even if I am poured out as a libation over the sacrifice and the offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you - and in the same way you also must be glad and rejoice with me.

Philippians 2:12-18

Many people think of the church as an archaic institution that is no longer relevant to our world. However a church that faithfully teaches the Bible and proclaims the good news of salvation is not archaic nor is it irrelevant. It can be a place we call home. It is a place we can humbly serve each other and care for each other. A church that teaches the truth about Christ is not only relevant, but desperately needed in our world. It can help people of all ages find their way home.

A church helps the lost find their way home

when its light shines brightly.

Our Daily Bread - November 15, 2003