1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 (NIV) “So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in...
Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12: Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to...
Before my kids could mentally spend the money, I told them my decision. I had to return it.
Before my children were old enough to drive, I often found myself in the position of being a late night chauffeur. I'd...
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On this Thanksgiving Day in the United States, I want to reflect on a verse from Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians: “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for...
Steve was promoted into a top management spot at work. For the first time, he could help influence company policy and direction. Wow! This was exciting . . . and humbling. Steve prayed for wisdom...
Henri Nouwen was a brilliant Yale professor who left teaching to live and work with handicapped adults. His pace slowed as he learned their simpler ways. He wrote of a growing desire to “simply...
The great golf legend Bobby Jones lost the prestigious U. S. Open Championship when he penalized himself. The ball moved slightly. Only Jones saw it happen, but he knew he had to take...
Are you willing to offer up what you do every day as a prayer to God?
In his first letter to a church (1 Thess.), St. Paul identified the Christian journey’s four great words: faith, hope, love, and joy. ...
Paul's letters to the Thessalonians encourages Christians to serve with excellence in their work.
“We work hard, so you don’t have to.” That’s the advertising line for a modern bathroom cleaner,[1] but—with a little adjustment—it might have fit well as a slogan for some Christians in the...
In his letters to the Thessalonians, Paul reminds the church that living out their faith takes daily work.
First Thessalonians 4:9–12 and 2 Thessalonians 3:6–16 address work directly.[1] Scholars continue to debate precisely what led...
Workplace themes are woven into the fabric of the Thessalonian letters. They are most visible in several explicit passages, and especially in...
Because of our involvement with numerous Christian organizations and churches, we both have had occasion over the years to see their application...
Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each...
