2 Thessalonians is a follow-up letter Paul wrote to the believers in Thessalonica. In his first letter, he reminded them of what he had taught about the return of Christ. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, he describes what we refer to as the rapture, the catching away of the church to meet the Lord in the …
How To Stop School Shootings
This morning I read some of the news updates on yesterday’s school shooting in Uvalde. Our hearts are grieved for all the families. It is a horrible tragedy. Rightfully so, every public figure (politicians, actors, and actresses, etc.) is outraged and as usual, blames the lack of gun control. I have to agree that no …
The Gospel: More Than Words
Why do some people accept and believe the gospel – God’s Word – and others, hearing the exact same truth, reject it? Why do some believe when hearing the good news for the first time, but for others, it can take years of repeating the same message over and over before it makes sense to …
What Do You Need To Let Go?
Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a “falling out” with someone? Maybe it was a family member; perhaps a lifelong friend, or a co-worker with whom you had shared many years of camaraderie as you labored together for the same purpose until something happened that caused conflict between you. Conflicts are part of life. …
We Are Not On Parole
This morning, I read Colossians 1-2. Wow. As a person who aspires to write truth that impacts lives, I’m in awe of the depth of what Paul is able to communicate in just a few words. This letter to the believers at Colossae reveals so much about who we are in Christ, but even more, …
The Way Of The Word 