Paul, Silas, and Timothy had all spent a very limited time among the Thessalonians. Paul and Silas only about three weeks. And Timothy probably not more than a few months at most. But they saw enough, heard enough, and experienced enough to know...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I’m about to say some things that you’ve probably heard before. But I am also going to say some things I’m not so sure that you’ve heard before. I pray that God will use this to help you find a lasting, satisfying, peace. I...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Don't pour your frustration out on other people. Pour it out to God. He can take it. As a matter fact, he did. All your failure, all your fear, all your frustration, all your sinful anger, bitterness, and contempt, he took it all. Don’t take...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Two months of incredible ups, downs, and all arounds In just 58 days, the disciples went through a whirlwind of events Sunday – Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Friday – The Crucifixion of Jesus Sunday – The...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In 1 Thessalonians 1:2, the Apostle Paul, speaking for himself, Silas, and Timothy says, “We give thanks to God always for all of you.” Salvation is something that God initiates, and salvation is something God continues. God gives us a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In 1 Thessalonians 1:2, the Apostle Paul says – We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, I want you to think about that word “we”. When Paul prayed as an individual, he says so. And...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
At the beginning of all of Paul’s letters, the Apostle greets his readers by speaking grace to you. But at the end of all his letters, he talks about grace being with you. Grace to you, and grace with you. When Paul says “grace to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
If you’re like me, I’m sure that you’ve thought about what Jesus said about denying yourself and following him. And I’m sure you’ve heard people talk about the difference between what you want and what you need. And...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
