As we are moving through 1 Thessalonians, I am hitting a bit of an awkward spot in what Paul is addressing with this church body he loved and care about so deeply. You can read his words in the remainder of Chapter 4 and I will let Paul handle the moral issue in the details…
At some point in my adult journey, someone was listening to me complain about my failed attempts at some project and interjected with counsel about my need to overcome my perfectionism. I responded with exasperation that she was obviously not listening to a thing I just said because clearly I was the farthest thing from…
I hope you are enjoying this Christmas Season. I know it is different. Believe me, I know. But the differences that the events of 2020 have made in our lives that have caused us some sorrow, grief, loss and anxiety have also sharpened our vision to the things we have that we are so grateful…