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Read: Philippians 1:1-11 He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion. (v. 6) If you’re anything like me, beginning projects is easy. Perhaps there’s a
Jon Brown with Justin Kuiper November 17, 2025
Do you wonder what it means to follow Jesus in a world that feels increasingly chaotic, divided, and exhausting?
This devotional reading plan walks with you through the book of Philippians, inviting you to fix your eyes on Jesus and live in a way that reflects his love. Written from prison, Paul’s letter to the Philippian church overflows with joy, courage, and conviction—a powerful encouragement for anyone feeling weary or uncertain in their faith.
You’ll explore themes such as unity in hardship, humility over self-promotion, peace amid anxiety, and the power of gospel-centered living. With each reflection, you’ll be reminded that following Jesus isn’t about perfection—it’s about pressing on in grace.
Whether you’re new to faith or have walked with Jesus for years, this journey through Philippians will challenge and comfort you. You’ll be invited to stand firm in the face of pressure, carry on in the midst of trials, and cultivate deep joy even when life feels heavy.
Come and follow the One who emptied himself in love, who strengthens us daily, and who promises to complete the good work he began in us. This is the way of Christ. And it’s worth walking—every step.
This series was written by Jon Brown and Justin Kuiper. Jon Brown is the lead pastor of Pillar Church in Holland, Michigan. Jon loves preaching and loves walking with people through all of life’s circumstances. He loves to invite people to follow Jesus in community on mission. Jon and his beloved wife, Kristyn, are the proud parents of four daughters. Justin Kuiper is a student from Holland, Michigan, studying English literature at Hope College. His own writing explores the many intersections of faith, storytelling, and the created order.
Read: Philippians 1:1-11 He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion. (v. 6) If you’re anything like me, beginning projects is easy. Perhaps there’s a
Read: Philippians 1:12-30 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ. (v. 27) Imagine Paul, that wild-eyed apostle, huddled up in a prison cell a
Read: Philippians 2:1-5 Be of the same mind. (v. 2 NRSV) What song does your heart sing? In these verses, we get a picture of the song swirling in Paul’s
Read: Philippians 2:5-11 He humbled himself. (v. 8) Humility is hard, isn’t it? It goes so starkly against the worst of our human nature. Our tendency is to bristle and
Read: Philippians 2:5-11 Jesus Christ is Lord. (v. 11) This passage starts with a description of the way Christ humbled himself. But as the song Paul is singing rolls on,
Read: Philippians 2:5-18 Work out your own salvation . . . (v. 12) The culture around us preaches the relentless message of individuality. The do-it-yourself, make-it-up-as-you-go cult of me, myself,
Read: Philippians 2:12-18 . . . with fear and trembling. (v. 12) A few years ago, my family and I visited the Grand Teton mountains. From 80-degree July heat at
Read: Philippians 3:1-11 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection. (v. 10 NRSV) The scope of consequence that Christ’s life has on our lives is all-encompassing,
Read: Philippians 3:1-11 . . . by becoming like him in his death. (v. 10 NRSV) “I want to know Christ” (v. 10 NRSV). It’s such a comforting statement—so much
Co-authored by Rev. Jon Brown and Justin Kuiper.
Jon Brown is the lead pastor of Pillar Church in Holland, Michigan. Jon loves preaching and loves walking with people through all of life’s circumstances. He loves to invite people to follow Jesus in community on mission. Jon and his beloved wife, Kristyn, are the proud parents of four daughters.
Justin Kuiper is a student from Holland, Michigan, studying English literature at Hope College. His own writing explores the many intersections of faith, storytelling, and the created order.