Everyone is looking for purpose and meaning in their work. Some see work as a necessary evil. Some see it as a means to an end...or a paycheck. But is…
After commending the Thessalonians for their perseverance through persecution, Paul now corrects a misunderstanding regarding end-times. False teachers had confused them after Paul left and he seeks to right the…
Paul writes a second letter to the Thessalonians to commend them (chapter 1)...to correct a misunderstanding (chapter 2) and to clarify an issue (chapter 3). In typical fashion, Paul begins…
Like a parent making sure his kids understands his expecta- tions, Paul gives a series of final commands to his children in Thessalonica. More importantly than the “do’s and don’ts,”…
Sometimes we ask the wrong questions! In prophecy we want to know “when,” but the real question should be “how?” How should we live in light of the fact that…
The Thessalonians were tense...they were worried about the future. What would happen to them if they died before Christ returned? What about those that had already died? What would the…
What brings a smile to the face of God? How can we please our Father? In a very straight-forward manner, Paul answers those questions in today’s passage.
In our narcissistic world, not many people are consumed with love and concern for others. Yet a Christ-follower is called to love others, be compassionate towards others and to bear…
Paul was under attack. After he left Thessalonica, Paul’s opponents began to defame him. His defense to the church was “you know me!” Any godly leader/mentor/Christ-follower should be able to…