Religion & Spirituality
For most Christians, the whole point of Christianity is to arrive safely at the destination of Heaven when the time comes; and, that is a worthy goal to be sure. But, what if we are missing a vital part of what it means to be an actual follower of Jesus, one who is stamped after His image, with this line of thinking? In Philippians chapter 3, Paul addresses this question with great concern as He explores the upward call of Christ in our lives. But what is this upward call and how does it serve to awaken the people of God to a greater and more meaningful existence in this world as we seek to live in the world, but not be drawn into imitating the world.