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 […]
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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, Part 3: The Gospel
1 Thessalonians A Life of Faith, Part 2: Faith, Hope, and Love
The Bible says there are three things that last: faith, hope, and love. The first chapter of 1 Thessalonians, Paul teaches about these three essential character qualities. Faith hope and love are essential elements for living a life of faith. Thankfully, God liberally supplies all three qualities to anyone who seeks them. You will have […]
