Category: 1 Thessalonians

Updated on February 2, 2017
Recommendation Saturday: Amen
pray without ceasing – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 May we be so ever-present in prayer, that “In Jesus’ Name, Amen” feels like the right way to end any conversation. News Anchor Blooper: In Jesus’s Name, Amen from christopherquimby on… Read More
Updated on January 5, 2016
The Fear of What is Coming
For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. – Ephesians 4:4 Hope for the future. Do you remember what that feels like? Mostly these days… Read More

Updated on December 10, 2015
All I Want for Christmas…
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Maybe you’ve heard… I’m an author. I giggled as I typed that. It still just thrills me to my… Read More

Updated on August 24, 2015
On Distractions
There’s this fascinating dichotomy that happens when you live with chronic illness. On one hand, we ignore major health issues that would send most people running for the emergency room. We can run a high fever, be numb… Read More

Updated on May 16, 2015
Recommendation Saturday: All That Lies Beneath
And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows. May he, as a result, make your hearts strong, blameless, and holy as you stand… Read More

Updated on September 19, 2014
Recommendation Saturday: Blogger Care Group #bloggercaregroup
Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Today I want to tell you about something I’m really excited about being a part of!! It starts October… Read More

Updated on July 14, 2014
I “Hop” You Don’t Mind… (A Blog Hop)
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:11 I “hop” you don’t mind if we pause today for a blog hop!! I’m so excited about sharing some… Read More

Updated on July 11, 2014
Sunday Scripture: 7/13/14
Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. – 1 Thessalonians 5:14 If you have been helped… Read More

Updated on June 30, 2014
Jack and I
For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts. – 1 Thessalonians 2:4 I’ve spoken before… Read More