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1 Thessalonians Part 15, A Life of Faith: Operation Sanctification

Insightful … cute … smart … funny … quixotic! Think of words you’d use to describe yourself. Would you ever consider describing yourself as a “most holy thing”? Me either, but God does. Because of the cross, we have been washed clean (sanctification) by the blood of Christ. The process of sanctification is not a […]

1 Thessalonians A Life of Faith, Part 11: God’s Co-worker

“ … 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. […]

1 Thessalonians A Life of Faith, Part 9: Walk Worthy

“… as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children, that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. “ 1 Thessalonians 1:11-12 Walking is the oldest mode of transportation known to mankind. Before the […]

1 Thessalonians A Life of Faith, Part 4: The Name

Welcome to part 4 of 1 Thessalonians: A Life of Faith. I pray God richly blesses you for your diligence to His Holy Word. Proverbs 22:1 states, “A good name is is to be desired more than great wealth.” A good name is very important. Indeed, parents expend great amounts of time and energy in […]

1 Thessalonians A Life of Faith, Part 1: Grace and Peace

Peace out. Peace on earth. Peace of mind. What comes to your mind when you think of peace? According to www.globalissues.org, the world spends about $2 trillion dollars every year to keep the peace. We only have to listen to the news for a few moments to realize that our peace plan is ineffective. […]

Walk Like an Ephesian Part 5: Citizens by Mary Kane

“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me: I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” This famous quote by by Emma Lazarus is on the Statue of Liberty. Everyone is welcome to find a better […]