We wrap up our study of 1 Thessalonians by spending some time in chapter 5. Paul calls for a total commitment to readiness for the second coming of Jesus. When we accept the gospel, we become children of the light. As we live out the gospel in faith, hope, and love, we grow more and more into the image of Jesus. If we are ready to die in Christ today, we will be ready if Jesus comes today.
In this 10:10 Thrive devotional, we explore the hymn “Jesus, the Very Thought of You,” tracing its journey from the 12th-century Latin poem “Jesu...
The gifts given at Christmas are symbolic of the tributes made to the baby Jesus by the Wise Men after his birth. The Bible...
The Second Commandment is far from a restrictive religious decree; it is a transformative gift that facilitates human flourishing by demanding wholeness. Idolatry, whether...
