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August 3, 2026 citizenship in heaven
What Does It Mean That Our Citizenship Is in Heaven?
Philippians 3:20 says believers' "citizenship is in heaven," meaning their deepest political and social identity belongs to God's kingdom, not any earthly nation. It reorders, rather than erases, love of country, calling Christians to hold every earthly loyalty as secondary to their true home.
June 27, 2026 anxiety
What Does the Bible Say About Anxiety? A Closer Look at Philippians 4
What does the Bible say about anxiety? Philippians 4:6-7 tells worried readers to bring every fear to God in prayer with thanksgiving, and promises that God's peace will guard their hearts. The Bible treats worry not as shame but as a weight to hand over.