God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Do not put out the Spirit's fire; 1st Thessalonians 5:19 NIV He was working in a boatyard when he first saw it. A strange boat rowed up and parked next to him. He asked about it. They told him that it was a special rowing boat made for a Trans-Atlantic race. He had always... Continue Reading →
give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1st Thessalonians 5:18 NIV He was a humble farmer. He lived under a beautiful sky in a magical valley. He greeted everyone with a big smile and a warm handshake. His kitchen was a favorite meeting place for family... Continue Reading →
pray continually; 1st Thessalonians 5:17 NIV An experienced ferry pilot was scheduled to take a plane from California to Southern Africa. But in the end, he had other work. So, two inexperienced novices decided to attempt the trans-Atlantic flight. It took them over 16 days and more than 100 flying hours. They had no... Continue Reading →
Be joyful always; 1st Thessalonians 5:16 NIV There were many people who came together to work in a small town in Italy. They came from all over Europe and even from overseas. One day three girls arrived from Spain. The season had already started. They began working alongside the Russians. One of the girls... Continue Reading →
Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. 1st Thessalonians 5:15 NIV The teacher had to stop a girl in the class from hitting the boy next to her. When asked why she felt that she needed to punch him,... Continue Reading →
And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 1st Thessalonians 5:14 NIV He had known his little friend since he was 3. Now the boy was entering his teenage years. Their families were friends. The little guy looked up to his older... Continue Reading →
For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1st Thessalonians 5:9 NIV It was a small aircraft. The pilots needed to fly over a Northwest African country. They did not have enough fuel to fly around it. But that country was in a civil... Continue Reading →
But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 1st Thessalonians 5:4 NIV Two men were rowing a boat between two islands. It was only about 40 miles but they rowed most of the night. At daybreak, they could see the entrance to the harbor. It... Continue Reading →
Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 1st Thessalonians 5:1 NIV Their experts had the Bible all figured out. They could instruct you on everything. They could tell you what the prophets and apostles were thinking when they were writing. They could tell you what God calls... Continue Reading →
Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 1st Thessalonians 4:13 NIV He was one of the gang. He was always there when the group of friends got together. He had a pleasant character. There were... Continue Reading →
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