holidays
Ronnie Phillips
The Spirit of Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving weekend is one of my family's favorite times of the year. This is one of two times a year our entire family gets together. I look forward to the food, fellowship, and the laughter we share with one another. I feel very fortunate that we are all still here on planet earth and can enjoy one another. Many of us have forgotten the true meaning of Thanksgiving.

The Spirit of Thanksgiving
Holy Spirit, Ministry, little league
Ronnie Phillips
Q&A with Dr. Ron Phillips

I recently sat down with my father, Dr. Ron Phillips, and asked him some questions. I want you to hear his heart and get to know one of my heroes.

Q&A with Dr. Ron Phillips
Ronnie Phillips
Living Your Life Through Your Kids

Spend a little time around youth activities (sports, arts, music, dance) and you’re sure to hear someone accuse a parent of “living their life through their kids”. I know I have said it about people and I am certain that people have said it about me. But what does that really mean?  As I reflect on that statement, I want to pay tribute to my son, Ronnie Marion Phillips, III (Trey) on his Senior Night for his football team. 

Living Your Life Through Your Kids
Ronnie Phillips
True Freedom

Every Christian has had to deal with guilt at one time or another in their life. The definition of guilt is “responsibility for a crime or doing something bad or wrong; a feeling caused by knowing or thinking you have done something bad or wrong”. Guilt is a necessary emotion that leads us to complete freedom. In fact, guilt is often what leads us to pursue a relationship with God. We feel guilty and we seek peace and forgiveness; in that regard guilt is necessary and works together for the good for those who are called according to His purpose. 

True Freedom
Ronnie Phillips
Are you a Butterfly?
Are you a Butterfly?
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The Perfect Gift

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The Perfect Gift

Gifts are often viewed as either the best or most stressful part of the Christmas season. Perhaps, like in the hilarious movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, our expectations can be set high only to end up with a Jelly of the Month club subscription. It could be the pressure of wanting to give the perfect gift or being able to find it; either way, when we get down to it, gifts are a big deal. I don’t have a gift shopping guide for you, but I do want to talk to you about the greatest gift you could ever receive. You may not be able to afford designer labels, but you do have access to the perfect gift that exceeds all, Jesus Christ. He is the perfect and only gift worth celebrating for Christmas. 

Living Your Life Through Your Kids

Living Your Life Through Your Kids

Spend a little time around youth activities (sports, arts, music, dance) and you’re sure to hear someone accuse a parent of “living their life through their kids”. I know I have said it about people and I am certain that people have said it about me. But what does that really mean?  As I reflect on that statement, I want to pay tribute to my son, Ronnie Marion Phillips, III (Trey) on his Senior Night for his football team. 

Relationships Matter

Relationships Matter

Before you can see God’s raw power, the Hero, unleashed in your life, you must get one thing in order: you must find a team. The Kingdom of God is a family, not a business. God never intended us to fly solo or to operate outside of godly leadership. He always meant for us to be one unit, moving through life together side-by-side, shoulder-to-shoulder, and heart-to-heart with others. You were not created to do life alone.