Posts with the tag “thessalonians”

“For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and affliction, we have been comforted about you through your faith. For now we live, if you are standing fast in the Lord.“1 Thessalonians 3:7-8 We continue to find insights into the lives of pastors in our devotional journey through 2 Thessalonians. This week’s insight relates to finding deep joy in hard times. Paul and his team seemed to frequentl...  Read More

“For they themselves report … how you turned to God from idols to serve the Living and TrueGod, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.”        1 Thessalonians 1:8-10 Ever wonder how long you have to be a Christian before you begin to get some of the biggerthings right in regard to the Christian life? Turns out, not that long...  Read More

“What’s the goal of the Christian life?” My answer is pretty simple: “Grow in your character to reflect Christ, and invite someone into your life to learn that with you.”  Read More