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Jane Olson

Jane Olson is a college counselor and high school teacher. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and children.
Devotionals

The Communion of Saints

Read: Philippians 4:21-23 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. (v. 22) On Thanksgiving Day, Christians gather in churches to thank God for their freedoms, including the freedom

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Generous Giving

Read: Philippians 4:14-19 A fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. (v. 18) In this season, there are many prompts to be generous. Many churches hold special collections for

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Developing Endurance

Read: Philippians 4:10-13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (v. 13) My friend Clarke was a member of the Canadian triathlon team and trained for the 2012

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Practicing Discernment

Read: Philippians 4:8-9 If there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (v. 8) If we’re honest, we’ll probably have to admit that much

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Practicing Daily Prayer

Read: Philippians 4:4-7 In everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (v. 6) Today’s verses from Philippians are famous, and like any familiar

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Seek Reconciliation

Read: Philippians 4:1-3 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. (v. 2) In 1983, Pope John Paul II went to prison to visit the man who

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Consider Your Calling

Read: Philippians 3:12-21 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (v. 14) In third grade, I knew what I wanted

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Reorienting Your Priorities

Read: Philippians 3:1-11 I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. (v. 8) Disappointment comes when you can’t get something you think you

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Spiritual Heroes

Read: Philippians 2:19-30 So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men. (v. 29) Near the top of my list of spiritual heroes is a woman named

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