Sexual Purity
We live in a sexualized society. And while we’re 2,000 years removed from Paul’s letter to the new followers of Christ in the church of Thessalonica, our cultural situation is […]
Please God
We all know people who are hard to please. Maybe their standards are so high you can’t please them, or they change their minds about what they prefer, or they’ve […]
Loving People through Prayer
For three chapters, the Apostle Paul has been encouraging the young church in Thessalonica and reminding them of his deep love for them. Today, we finish this section of the […]
The Church that Lasts
We face questions in life that are different at every stage. But after 20+ years of building a career or family, there is one question that keeps you up at […]
Receiving the Word of God
The Apostle Paul constantly gave thanks to God for the spiritual health of the young church in Thessalonica. In this text it’s clear that one of the reasons they were […]
A Model for Gospel Ministry
One of the best ways to learn is to watch the life of someone who does it well. You might call this person a coach, or a mentor or a […]
How the Gospel Works
We live in the era of text messages and Marco Polo. Back in the day, we used to write letters. My wife saved a box of letters we wrote to […]
Evidences of Grace
The “Nones” are the fastest growing part of our population in the US. They’re the people who check the box “None” on survey’s asking, Which religion do you most closely […]
