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  • Holy Week

    How did Jesus’ last week become Holy when it was filled with so many experiences that seem anything but holy? I guess it began well… Read more.

  • Dying to Preference, Living to mission

    One of the quiet challenges of church life is learning the difference between what I prefer and what truly serves the mission of Christ. Every church member has… Read more.

  • Growing Pains

    Scripture: “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed… struck down, but not destroyed.” (2 Corinthians 4:8–9)“Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth… Read more.

Philip W. Turner

Since 1991, I have had the joy of serving Pine Street Church in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The journey has brought so many special people and experiences to my life. These are the inspirations for many of my thoughts.

Philip

“Let the faithful people rejoice in his honor and sing for joy from their couches.”

— Psalm 149:5

Essays

  • Holy Week

    Apr 2, 2026
  • Dying to Preference, Living to mission

    Mar 11, 2026
  • Growing Pains

    Mar 10, 2026

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