The Will of God for You

June 16, 2023

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (NLT) I recall that as a young pastor, two questions frequently arose while counseling people. Perhaps the most frequent question was, “How much sin can I get away with…

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In Everything Give Thanks

November 24, 2020

Always rejoice, constantly pray, in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (NET) A common refrain in the year of the pandemic has been: “I can’t wait for this year to be over.” People everywhere have been thrown off stride and hit hard. Without denying that…

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