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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What Are You Carrying?

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What Are You Carrying?

Many people are waving banners, carrying signs, and even carrying weapons in this season. Some are even carriers of the COVID-19 virus. So during this time of chaos and crisis that we’re in, I have to ask you, what are you carrying? Are you carrying hate, justice, love, peace, or malice?

Where Are All The Young Pastors?

Where Are All The Young Pastors?

As I look around, I see fewer and fewer young pastors in the ministry. In fact, half of all American pastors are older than 55 and fewer younger Christians want to become future pastors. At 38, I may be in the minority, but I’m still standing.

There are and will continue to be opportunities for pastors in their 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s. The key is HONOR.