“ … and we sent Timothy to visit you. He is our brother and God’s co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith.” Co-workers can be a wonderful blessing. When I was in college, I used to work at a popular pizza place. […]
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1 Thessalonians A Life of Faith, Part 10: The Word
Before the days of email, texting and social media, people wrote letters. As a young girl, I had a few pen-pals; good friends who live far away with whom one corresponds via traditional postal mail. In order to create beautiful letters, I spent my allowance on beautiful stationary, sealing wax and stamps. The coming of […]
Journey Like the Magi
“We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2 Three mysterious Magi appear in King Herod’s court asking about a new king. I can just imagine that despite their road-weary condition, their entourage commands attention and awe. Don’t you want to know more about these three who journey the […]
1 Thessalonians A Life of Faith, Part 8: From Cherish to Charge
Family is the bedrock element of civilization and culture. God, creator and founder of family, placed the responsibility of family within the institution of marriage. In God’s perfect plan, children are taught, fostered and nurtured to live a life of faith by a father and a mother. Most children would agree, mothers have a softer […]
1 Thessalonians A Life of Faith, Part 7: Approved by God
“You have been approved,” is a very exciting phrase. Hearing that phrase boosts one’s self esteem. It is wonderful to weighed in the balance and found acceptable, trustworthy, and capable. Throughout the course of a life time, we have been approved for college loans, mortgages, car loans and college admissions. These approvals, however, fall infinitely […]