Death is a frightening and mysterious subject. Ignorance only increases our confusion and fear. Knowledge brings blessing. So Paul wants the… read more

If you have ever tried to read a book by candlelight during a power blackout, you know that the dim and flickering flame provides poor illumination… read more

The Thessalonians had been idol worshipers—but they had made a 180-degree turnabout. They had broken away from idols and now served the one… read more

Sometimes in his letters, Paul seems so strong and confident, so full of faith, that he appears to be a spiritual superhero. But Paul was as human as… read more

We are all imperfect human beings, fallible and prone to sin—and that is why Christlike love is so important in the church. Because we are… read more

How do you build your life on the solid rock of Jesus Christ? By holding on to something that is secure and immovable. That’s why Paul says,… read more

The nuclear aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower has four and a half acres of flight deck, a displacement of 95,000 tons, and can launch sixty aircraft.… read more

Have you ever wondered what good stewardship entails and why it matters? A faithful steward does not allow pride, greed, or the desire to be popular… read more

Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians—and for all believers, including you and me—is that we would daily decrease so that Christ may… read more

God wants us to have a realistic and balanced view of Satan and his influence. The Bible clearly teaches that Satan and his demons are real, that… read more

Paul was deeply concerned for the Thessalonians and so longed to see them that he sacrificed the valued presence of Timothy in order to check in on… read more

The believers in Thessalonica were poor, oppressed, and persecuted. They were slandered and hated by their neighbors. And still their faith in God… read more

When we go through tough situations, Satan takes the opportunity to throw his fiery darts. He tempts us to entertain our worst fears and anxieties so… read more

What do you do when you’ve been insulted, slandered, or injured? Is your first instinct to seek revenge? The thought of “sweet… read more

We tend to speak of faith as if it were a tangible commodity that can be measured and weighed and quantified. People sometimes say, “I wish I… read more

Though Paul was able to declare, “I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord”… read more

Without realizing it, many Christians have allowed Satan to establish strongholds in their lives. One of the greatest hindrances to living a godly… read more

Sometimes our vision fails us. We look at the muck and mire of our own lives, the shambles that lie at our feet, and wonder aloud how God could do… read more

We all can remember our school days when we were faced with exams. We spent all day in school—and still we panicked when it came to test time.… read more

Have you ever wondered how Moses handled discouragement? Or how Paul maintained a positive attitude when he faced the criticism and threats of… read more