1 Thessalonians 5:4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. I am a light sleeper. I wake at almost any noise. I also fall asleep very slowly and wake up frequently. I am told, by my Mother, that it is inherited. I wishContinue reading “Surprise! – 1 Thessalonians 5:4”
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Instructions – 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2
1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. 2 For you know what instructions we gave you by the authorityContinue reading “Instructions – 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2”
Burden Lifted – 1 Thessalonians 3:8
1 Thessalonians 3:8 For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. In recent days my heart and my mind have been burdened by the plight of the women and children in Afghanistan. For twenty years they have been allowed to be educated, protected and seemed to flourish under the protectionsContinue reading “Burden Lifted – 1 Thessalonians 3:8”
Motives – 1 Thessalonians 2:5
1 Thessalonians 2:5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. People’s motives can be very hard to discern in so many areas of life. Why are they doing this? What is the reason for their actions? This isn’t like them; what madeContinue reading “Motives – 1 Thessalonians 2:5”
Model – 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7
1 Thessalonians 1:6-7 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. There is the old adage that says, “Oil andContinue reading “Model – 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7”
Devoted Prayer – Colossians 4:2
Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. I start with a confession: I don’t pray as much as I should and could. Especially the prayers offered on behalf of other people. I seem to pray one time for the need when it is first mentioned, but I often don’t pray a secondContinue reading “Devoted Prayer – Colossians 4:2”
Kill It! – Colossians 3:3
Colossians 3:3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. It can be easy to get caught up in the concerns of this world. If we watch the news, or even listen to our neighbors talk, there is so much that can set our hearts and minds adrift. We canContinue reading “Kill It! – Colossians 3:3”
Shadows – Colossians 2:17
Colossians 2:17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. It has been interesting to watch people around the world grasp at straws as they tried to avoid getting the flu. They have thrown just about everything at it, but it still continues to shutContinue reading “Shadows – Colossians 2:17”
Mystery Solved – Colossians 1:27
Colossians 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. I like good mystery stories, especially when they are portrayed in movies or TV shows. They can be classics like Agatha Christy or crime how-done-it like NCIS.Continue reading “Mystery Solved – Colossians 1:27”
A Live Example – Philippians 4:9
Philippians 4:9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. What would happen if people started doing everything you were doing? How different would the world look? Would it be a good difference or a negative difference. IContinue reading “A Live Example – Philippians 4:9”
The Arnold Journey 