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Teach Me Your Ways – David’s Prayer for God’s Eternal Purposes
What did David really mean when he prayed "Teach me your ways"? Michael Phillips unpacks this powerful prayer from Psalm 119, revealing how David wasn't asking to learn the law—he already knew it—but something far deeper and more transformative.
A Conversation in the Rose Garden about God
Baron von Dortmann found his daughter and their new young friend an hour later in the rose garden. An inner prompting had led him here, and the moment he saw the looks on their two faces, he knew why the urging of the Spirit had come to him.
Abiding in Christ – The Practical Path to Oneness
What does it really mean to "abide in Christ"? Michael Phillips unpacks John 15 to reveal the practical, daily reality of living in union with Jesus through obedience and love.
Why did Jesus Come?
Jesus did die, and he did save us from our sins. Such was an intrinsic part of God's purpose. But that is not primarily why he came.
Jesus Chose His Sonship – The Power of Free Will
A revolutionary look at Jesus' humanity and the choices He made. Michael Phillips challenges common assumptions about Christ's divine nature and reveals how His chosen obedience makes our own transformation possible.
Wisdom in the Secret Heart – David’s Hidden Intimacy with God
Why did David pray for wisdom "in his secret heart"? Michael Phillips explores this perplexing prayer from Psalm 51, revealing the profound secret David nurtured—a secret intimacy with God.