Archive - W. David Phillips

Baptism of the Lord (Matthew 3:13–17)

Lectionary Year A -> Epiphany -> Baptism of the Lord

Jan 5 • David Phillips

Threshing Floor of the Heart: Repentance, Fire, and Freedom in Matthew 3:1–12

Explore Matthew 3:1–12 as Jesus steps onto the “threshing floor of the heart,” separating wheat from chaff so repentance becomes a doorway into freedom…

Dec 1, 2025 • David Phillips

How to Write Identity Statements That Actually Change Your Life

It is rarely the big, dramatic failure that knocks you off course.

Jan 5 • David Phillips

I was Wrong About the Halftime Show

Feb 10 • David Phillips

Leaving a Light On: Staying Awake for Jesus’ Coming

Exegesis of Matthew 24:36–44, Advent Week 1, 2025 An Advent reflection on Matthew 24:36–44, exploring how to live awake, hopeful, and ethically ready…

Nov 24, 2025 • David Phillips

Peter Thiel: From Libertarian Dreams to Techno-Authoritarian Reality

The intellectual evolution of Peter Thiel represents one of the most significant shifts in Silicon Valley political thought over the past two decades.

Feb 19, 2025 • David Phillips

Lectionary Text Analysis for Luke 21:5–19

In a world where everything solid seems to crumble, this reflection on Luke 21:5–19 invites readers to rediscover what cannot be shaken.

Nov 10, 2025 • David Phillips

Signs in the Valley of Vision

Isaiah called Jerusalem the Valley of Vision. It was a place where God’s truth should have been seen. Instead, it was blind.The name itself is a sign. A…

Aug 15, 2025 • David Phillips

Len Sweet on Versitus

Leonard Sweet at The 2009 Northwest Ministry Conference during the General Session. He speaks on Versitus.

May 20, 2011 • David Phillips

How the Church Can Prepare for 2026

As technology, business, globalization, and culture collide, the Church faces a defining moment. Discover how ministry leaders can prepare for 2026 with…

Oct 21, 2025 • David Phillips

Analysis of Luke 23:33-43

Lectionary Text for November 23, 2025

Nov 17, 2025 • David Phillips

Are You Really the One? When Faith Asks Hard Questions – Matthew 11:2–11

Lectionary Podcast for the Third week of Advent 2025

Dec 8, 2025 • David Phillips

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