This Sunday we begin a two-week mini-series in Philippians 3. As we approach Thanksgiving, it is worth pondering why so often our lives can feel joyless and thankless. As CS Lewis wrote, “the unmistakable mark of Hell is the unsmiling concentration on the self.” Clearly, our self-focus is stealing our joy. But why does that keep happening, even among Christians? And how do we fight for lasting joy in our lives? Let’s talk about “The Thief of Thanks” (Php.3:1-11).
