My eloquence is subdued, tainted, and watered down by the second law of thermodynamics and a public school education. But I take heart in knowing that so is yours. Just kidding (a bit). But it’s true that we’re generally all less hearty and amazing human specimens than our ancestors. And I bring this up because, this morning, I’ve been thinking about the “Give me … Read the rest…
Category Archives: I Thessalonians
Do you comfort one another? Or leave it to someone else? I’m not a language scholar, and I don’t play one on TV. But I love language. I love words. How they’re formed. Why they mean what they mean. Where they originated. Take the word “comfort” for example. There’s a place in the Bible where Paul tells believers to comfort one another and to … Read the rest…
What does it take to be patient with all? I’ll let you in on a little secret right away. To be patient with all takes a lot more strength and wisdom than I have on my own. In fact, left to my own ideas and whims, I’m not patient with much of anyone these days. Do you find yourself in that frame of mind? … Read the rest…
Are you able to rejoice always? I believe most people who have ever known me for a while would tell you I’m an “up” person. Generally speaking I’d rather laugh in the face of adversity. And generally speaking…I do. There’s a place in the Bible where it actually says to “rejoice always”, and then it immediately adds…”pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for … Read the rest…
If you believe it’s difficult to figure out the will of God for your life, I’ve got some good news Lately I’ve heard several Christians (on the radio and in person) saying you need to seek the will of God for your life. Some have said things like “It isn’t always easy, but it’s so important”. Or they say, “Pray and ask God to … Read the rest…
Establish Your Hearts
If you’re part of a group who chooses to “go it alone” without the help of some “judgmental-all-knowing-non-caring-God”, I hope you change your minds before your last breath. I hope you allow God to “establish your hearts” so you can “blameless in Holiness” when you face Him one day. See…right now, if you try to live life on your own merit, you carry … Read the rest…