Category Archives: 1 Thessalonians
The Bigger Picture
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we … Continue reading
Take the Time
For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification. Therefore he who rejects this doesn’t reject man, but God, who has also given his Holy Spirit to you. But concerning brotherly love, you have no need that one write … Continue reading
Family Protection
Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (WEB) Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!†Let your gentleness be known … Continue reading
Prayer Board
Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (WEB) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 (WEB) Like many of you there is a lot going on in my life … Continue reading
Grief Goes – Hope Lives
…we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (NIV) And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out … Continue reading
Being Tested
19Don’t quench the Spirit. 20Don’t despise prophecies. 21Test all things, and hold what is good firmly. 22Abstain from every form of evil. — 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 Most of us have either been advised to test everything or we have advised … Continue reading
Tuesday Morning Devotion (Counting Blessings)
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 One of the things that I am not very consistent about is counting my blessings; writing them … Continue reading