“ … 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 […]
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 […]
1 Thessalonians A Life of Faith, Part 6: The Blessing of Suffering
1 Thessalonians A Life of Faith, Part 5: Sound Forth
I am old enough to remember the thrill of receiving a letter in the mail. I had several pen-pals (“virtual friends” of a bygone era) when I was growing up. I invested heavily in stationary, sealing wax and stamps. Waiting for the mailman to hand-deliver the mail was an event that marked each day like […]
1 Thessalonians: A Life of Faith
1 Thessalonians: A Life of Faith is an interactive Bible study series devoted to deepening your walk with God. Through repeated readings, in-depth analysis of key words and personal study questions you will draw closer to God and be transformed by the truth of His Word. Watch your life of faith will grow as you […]