You are an example to others. Everyone is a role model of some sort, whether they want to be or not. People are watching and learning from your example. Even if you’re absent. Think about that. Children learn by watching adults. And by...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In Luke 6:46, Jesus said – Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? He is talking about hypocrisy. He is talking about character. Character can be described as someone’s personality, the way you act,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In the book of Revelation, chapters 2-3, Jesus is speaking specific words to each of seven different churches. The content of each letter is different. But there is one common thread that ends each letter. At the end of each letter, Jesus says...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Romans 5:1-2 says – Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In 1 Thessalonians 1:9, the Apostle Paul says that the Thessalonians turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God. This is Paul talking about their repentance. There was a change in their lives, caused by a change in their hearts,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
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 ]
